Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. 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
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Kevin Henkes
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The History of HarperCollins Children’s Books in the U.S.
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper was established in the U.S. in 1926. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
