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
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
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. 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
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Kevin Henkes
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
James Dean
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Original artwork suggested by Syd Hoff for Danny and the Dinosaur
Illustrator Syd Hoff sent these sketches to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, as suggestions for the now-classic Danny and the Dinosaur. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More