Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Cammie McGovern
As the younger sister of an adored (sometimes overly perfect) sister, discovering Ramona and Beezus and the gang on Klikitat Street was a life-changer for me. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More