The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
James Dean
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
The History of HarperCollins Children’s Books in the U.S.
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper was established in the U.S. in 1926. More