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 Patricia MacLachlan
The Diary of a Wombat Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Bread and Jam for Frances Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Where the Wild Things Are This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Howl’s Moving Castle This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Stuart Little White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Little House on the Prairie Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Goodnight Moon Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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 Muddleheaded Wombat First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
The Cat in the Hat This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
What Do People Do All Day? Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
A Bear Called Paddington The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Charlotte’s Web Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Journey to Jo’burg Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Old Yeller Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Michael Bond I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More Michael Bond