Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Original artwork suggested by Syd Hoff for Danny and the Dinosaur
Illustrator Syd Hoff sent these sketches to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, as suggestions for the now-classic Danny and the Dinosaur. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
James Dean
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. 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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. 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
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
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
1926: The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers…
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers. 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
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More