A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. 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
James Dean
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. 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
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More