Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
James Dean
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
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Kevin Henkes
