The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. 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
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in 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
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. 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
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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More