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
Flat Stanley This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Howl’s Moving Castle This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Sara Pennypacker I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More Sara Pennypacker
Danny and the Dinosaur I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Charlotte’s Web Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Little House on the Prairie Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1) First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
Bridge to Terabithia Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Michael Morpurgo I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More Michael Morpurgo
Kitten’s First Full Moon Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Amelia Bedelia The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Becoming Children’s Authors: Sendak, Silverstein And Ursula Nordstrom Neither Maurice Sendak nor Shel Silverstein started their careers with children’s literature as a focus. More
The Butterfly Lion A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
1964: Harper & Row publishes The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein… Harper & Row publishes The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, a “moving story about the love of a tree for a boy.” More
The Boy in the Dress The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. 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 Carrot Seed An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More