James Dean
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. 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 Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. 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 New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. 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
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More