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 Michael Bond
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 Jane O’Connor
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
Charlotte’s Web Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
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