The Cat in the Hat

This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More

Journey to Jo’burg

Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More

Freaky Friday

Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More

Amelia Bedelia

The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More

Beezus and Ramona

Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More

A Light in the Attic

Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More

The Muddleheaded Wombat

First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More

Harry the Dirty Dog

Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More

The Carrot Seed

An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More

Caps for Sale

Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More

The Butterfly Lion

A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More

Monster

Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More

Judith Kerr: Beyond The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Collins author Judith Kerr may be best known in the UK for her classic children’s picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, but she is also renowned for her powerful autobiographical novels about her childhood and young adulthood. More

Red Scarf Girl

Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More