Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Kevin Henkes
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. 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
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Award-winning first book in the If You Give series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
