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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. 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
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. 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
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More