Robin Preiss Glasser
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Kevin Henkes
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More