Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Kevin Henkes
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
James Dean
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. 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
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. 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
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More