Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. 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
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
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
James Dean
Kevin Henkes
Robin Preiss Glasser
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. 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
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
