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
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. 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
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Ursula Nordstrom
When Anne Carroll Moore, the powerful and opinionated superintendent of children’s work at the New York Public Library, asked Harper & Brothers editor Ursula Nordstrom why she felt qualified to produce children’s books, Nordstrom said only this: “Well, I am a former child, and I haven’t forgotten a thing.” More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
James Dean
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
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Kevin Henkes
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More