Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. My First Word Book (DK, 1999) 750,000, 1. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. (Nov. 28, 2011). The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. Seven books later, Rowling became one of best-selling authors on this or any other planet, as Hogwarts, Muggle and Quidditch nuzzled their way into our cultural lexicon. 4. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. This best-selling book was first published in the UK under the name "Ten Little Niggers" after the children's counting rhyme and minstrel song, which serves as a major plot in the book. The second book, Chamber of Secrets, has shifted a fair few more (75 million and counting), but the first book is way ahead (see below). The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford (Random House, 1989) 1,278,397, 309. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. 1. 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. Arnold . The Haunted Mask (GB #11) by R.L. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. For Fans of True Crime. All By Myself by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 3,187,848, 53. 8. Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1982) 3,423,985, 43. Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. Best Sellers in Children's Books #1 My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton Deborah Hopkinson 4,474 Hardcover 38 offers from $0.98 #2 How to Catch a Leprechaun Adam Wallace 8,898 Hardcover 74 offers from $3.50 #3 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle 57,288 Board book 223 offers from $1.15 #4 Click here to retrieve reset your password. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,050,137, 366. Sales of old favorites from Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Maurice Sendak, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Stan and Jan Berenstain remain strong, while sales of bestselling titles from the 1980s and early '90s--most notably Goosebumps, Baby-sitters Club and Barney--have dropped off dramatically. Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole, illus. 6. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. Taylor Jenkins Reid Mohsin Hamid Cormac McCarthy Celeste Ng In Their Own Words Qian Julie Wang Patrick Radden Keefe Phoebe Robinson Emma Brodie Ta-Nehisi Coates Laura Hankin View All> Recommendations> Book Lists The Best Books to Get Your Finances in Order Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New "20 Best-Selling Childrens Books of All Time" by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,975,418, 137. Green Eggs and Ham. 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. OhMyOhMyOh Dinosaurs! http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse by Dan Elliott, illus. To honor the best books for young adults and children, TIME compiled this survey in consultation with respected peers such as U.S. Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt,. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,971,943, 62. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. The Giver by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1994) 2,969,069, 64. Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 1,122,000, 119. 7 best seafood centrepieces for Easter 2023. We'd love you to get involved on social media! Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. The Pigman by Paul Zindel (Bantam, 1978) 3,552,853, 40. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Hello Select your address . Seuss uses only 50 simple words as Sam-I-Am tries to convince a grumpy sourpuss that green eggs and ham are delightful to eat. White, illus. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. Thomas Gets Tricked by Rev. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,114,920, 347. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,419,466, 255. by P.D. The top 50 bestselling books of all time: 1. Yet, he kept at it, and in 1971, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature. In this video, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 best-selling books of all time. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,004,296 (figures not available before 1994), 376. The New Baby by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,464,713, 89. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. We have fiction and nonfictionincluding reluctant readers, courage, philosophy, detectives, fierce girls, science, football, Vikings, true events and moreso a great choice of books for every child. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. One of Australia's, and now the world's, best-known and loved children's authors, Morris Gleitzman tackles tough subjects in a funny and offbeat way. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. Scuffy soon realizes he doesn't mind the bathtub. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all. One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. The authors of the former Waterstones Children's Book Prize nominee Kid Normal return with a wildly imaginative and funny tale of a devastating dream device and a group of resourceful kids who must rescue a professor from inside a living nightmare. It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Puffin, 1977) 1,623,359, 200. Where's Spot? by Douglas Gorsline (Random House, 1975) 3,211,458, 51. Get in touch on Twitter @BookTrust to let us know! The Little Prince, as it's also known, has been widely translated and been in constant print since it was released nearly 80 years ago. GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314, 22. The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,188,316, 328. |. The Bones Book & Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa (Workman, 1991) 1,700,000, 178. The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. (Miss Nelson, #1), Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky, Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, Three Tales of My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1-3), We Are in a Book! Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume (Dell, 1973) 3,050,258, 61. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Rowling's success blew holes in the all-time children's best-seller list. Follow Max as he becomes king of the wild things after his bedroom transforms into a wild jungle. Read our reviews for all of the books, split up into age range. http://www.judyblume.com/books/fudge/tales.php. (Nov. 28, 2011). Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg (1980) Or one of the Ahlbergs' other classic illustrated tales such as Peepo or Each Peach Pear Plum. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. Children's Picture Books Food & Drink Romance Mystery Fantasy Science Fiction Comics Bio & Autobio History & Poli-Sci Religion Fiction Religion Nonfiction Bestseller Archive Children's. "All About Robert Munsch." Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1986) 2,096,072, 119. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,631,807, 8. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. (Klutz, 1987) 1,481,187, 238. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. In & Out, Up & Down by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1982) 1,967,209, 138. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 2,176,235, 111. Hinton in the 1960s. Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1974) 1,360,839, 94. "Harry Potter." by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,640,157, 38. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. Click & Collect Amari and the Night Brothers The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1969) 1,351,437, 282. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. The Secret of the Old Mill (Hardy Boys #3) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,467,645, 87. Ages 3-7 years - 30 Pages. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 Hinton (Dell, 1968 and Puffin, 1997) 9,695,159, 3. Collectively, the series . The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,564,332, 215. Do You Know Colors? Baby Bop's Counting Book (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,128,202, 117. Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1987) 1,694,589, 179. The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. New York Times Non-Fiction. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,307,137, 296. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. "Charlotte's Web." by P.D. The Unbelievable Bubble Book by John Cassidy et al. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1987) 4,244,219, 25. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! The Mystery of Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew #4) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,331,991, 101. In book five of the Chronicles of Aryzia we enter the dragons' world and gain their perspective of what really took place during the Warrior Princess Series and Revolution Series. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. 5 offers from 7.99 #52. . Age: 2+. The Headless Ghost (GB #37) by R.L. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,412,734, 257. Morris Gleitzman. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. Courtesy of Amazon. by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. Illustrated by: Marc Simont. Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Puffin, 1976) 1,282,443, 307. To find out more about PWs site license subscription options, please email Mike Popalardo at: mike@nextstepsmarketing.com. The Little Engine That Could (Easy to Read) by Watty Piper (Grosset & Dunlap, 1986) 1,523,233, 228. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,286,993, 306. The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1990) 2,059,126, 129. White, illus. Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,415,132, 44. The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Arthur's Reading Race by Marc Brown (Random House, 1996) 1,151,009, 336. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. This funny book imagines what would happen if all the colors in a box of crayons "quit" for the day. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Say Cheese and Die (GB #4) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. Stuart Little by E.B. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. Dr. Seuss's ABC (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,338,315, 100. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. The best vegetarian and vegan Easter mains 2023. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. Written by Oliver Strand , Elizabeth Bird , Allie Early , Hannah Doolin , Time Out Kids contributors & Danielle. In the likes of Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen, theyve produced characters and conceits that have become the currency of our pop-culture discourseand inspired some of our best writers to contribute to the genre. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. Musashi (The greatest samurai of all time) PTW Edutainment. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. 03 March 2022 Image: Ryan MacEachern/Penguin The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,865,441, 68. (Nov. 29, 2011). The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Avon, 1984 and Puffin, 1992) 1,080,100, 358. In fact, 123 hardcovers and 252 paperback books appeared on our 1996 list, and this updated list contains 189 hardcovers and 376 paperbacks--a significant increase in sales volume. "And this is the life for me.". In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, illus. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 3,182,566, 54. "Love You Forever" has been used by millions of parents as a way to lull their children to sleep. That was long before Rowling's last volume in 2007, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours, eclipsing in one day the all-time children's best-seller, "The Poky Little Puppy", first published in 1942 [sources: Forbes; Random House]. Some of the choices may surprise you. Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1990) 1,829,318, 155. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. Full of unforgettable characters and stories, picture books are not only great for our little ones' development but also loads of fun for parents and children to enjoy together. by Nancy Burkert (Puffin, 1988) 3,333,131, 49. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,558,523, 216. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. by Theo. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. June 11, 2008. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,820,339, 157. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. Go! The Cat in the Hat (The Cat in the Hat, #1), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington, #1), Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book), Frog And Toad Book Set: Frog And Toad Are Friends; Frog And Toad Together; Days With Frog And Toad; Frog And Toad All Year (Frog and Toad #1-4), Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Lngstrump, #1), The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, Miss Nelson Is Missing! This is our list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years: the ultimate booklist to read before you're 14. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. For off-site access, click here. http://harrypotter.scholastic.com/, Special Offer on Antivirus Software From HowStuffWorks and TotalAV Security, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", 14 Best-Selling Books Repeatedly Rejected by Publishers. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 4,043,578, 27. list created January 24th, 2016 The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. by Sheila McGraw (Firefly, 1986) 6,970,000, 5. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish, illus. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. Rowling." The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Pokmon: Official Pokmon Handbook by Maria Barbo (Scholastic, 1999) 1,449,712, 244. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 7,131,648, 4. Also making strong debuts on the all-time lists are such hits as Thomas the Tank Engine, Blue's Clues, the Chronicles of Narnia, Sandra Boynton's board books and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and its companions. Say Cheese and Die& Again! The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,529,187, 225. Peek-a-Boo, I See You by Joan Phillips (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 764,818, 184. The Little Rabbit by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1980) 1,734,853, 172. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1903) 3,172,366, 37. The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1976) 752,926, 188. by Janet Shaw, illus. In April 2003 the BBC's Big Read began the search for the nation's best-loved novel, and we asked you to nominate your favourite books. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. Sounder by William H. Armstrong (HarperCollins, 1972) 2,394,340, 95. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. The stakes have become higher, with larger advances being paid to authors and illustrators. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 8,143,088, 5. The Outsiders by S.E. . Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. by. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. Publishing Perspective. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. Although he really didn't read a book until high school, Rawls began to write when he was older. Guess How Much I Love You (board book) (Candlewick, 1996) 2,199,550, 57. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,818,748, 158. 6 By Jennifer Krauss Dec. 8, 2022. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. by Don Wood (Harcourt, 1984) 937,672, 148. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (Random House, 1977 OP) 1,219,250, 316. Just Lost by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,746,666, 169. The Large Family Stories amazon.com. That was until Dr. Seuss, a.k.a., Theodor Geisel, penned "The Cat in the Hat," about a mischievous feline that visits a brother and sister alone in a house on a rainy day. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 1,003,122, 134. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Margo Hover (Golden, 1994) 1,839,000 (figures since 1996 not available), 153. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,519,350, 230. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. The Day the Crayons Quit. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. by Tammie Speer-Lyon (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 781,939, 176. Animals in the Sky. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. Samantha Learns a Lesson by Susan Adler, illus. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955) 7,366,073, 9. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. Find out more. by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Avon, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1976) 3,088,704, 58. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. The critics named 151. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. Where's Waldo? Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. He has never set out to write "issues books" and says that his writing is as much for himself as for his readers. Go Eat Worms! "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1985) 1,011,704, 133. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. The Last Battle by C.S. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,123,266, 345. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. Robert Munsch used to work in a daycare and learned quickly that he could get the kids to stop yammering during naptime by telling a story. 26. The series consists of two groups. by Jon Scieszka, illus. Surprise Island by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,034,435, 371. Macmillan Dictionary for Children edited by Judith Levy (Macmillan, 1975) 3,054,401, 39. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969) 4,849,704, 21. 2. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,153,477, 55. Wondering how we whittled down our 100 Best Books list? I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,437,873, 247. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. The Haunted Mask II (GB #36) by R.L. UK Top 10 Children's books Direct from trade sales this is the Official UK Top 10 best-selling books for the week ending 17th February 2023 7+ readers Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) Jeff Kinney Paperback In Stock 7.19 7.99 YA readers A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson Paperback In Stock 8.09 8.99 7+ readers Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 2,115,170, 117. Ernie and Bert Can--Can You? We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Viking, 1941) 1,352,712, 97. Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. My Hairiest Adventure (GB #26) by R.L. Upon his return, Harry is thrilled that he can suddenly speak Parseltongue, the language snakes. On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Scholastic Reference, 1996) 1,476,792, 84. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. As of June 2017, the series has been . My First Bible In Pictures by Kenneth Taylor (Tyndale House, 1989) 1,060,519, 127. A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . Welcome to Camp Nightmare (GB #9) by R.L. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,381,145, 268. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1964) 3,446,646, 36. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,028,758 (figures not available before 1994), 374. See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. by Fritz Siebel (HarperCollins, 1983) 1,960,843, 139. We're not going to spoil the ending if you haven't read the last Harry Potter title, in which Harry confronts He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. (Nov. 29, 2011). Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. The first novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, [11] making it one of the best-selling books of all time. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." . and Margret Ray (Houghton Mifflin, 1941) 931,057, 149. Hinton (Dell, 1980) 1,688,627, 181. A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock, illus. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. W. Awdry (Random House, 1990) 1,113,713, 348. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (HarperCollins, 1995) 1,291,533, 304. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,067,419, 361. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128.