Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Kevin Henkes
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. 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 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
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More