Kevin Henkes
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... 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
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
James Dean
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More