(board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,339,547, 99. by Janet Shaw, illus. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,114,920, 347. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. The best children's books of 2021 'Ought to come on prescription': Nadia Shireen's Barbara Throws a Wobbler. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . Ginger and Pickles Bookshop, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. by Sheila McGraw (Firefly, 1986) 6,970,000, 5. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Scholastic Reference, 1996) 1,476,792, 84. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt (Golden, 1940) 7,562,710, 7. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. There's a Wocket in My Pocket (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 843,057, 168. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. We'd love you to get involved on social media! This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,781,859, 165. 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 Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Kenn Nesbitts name. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. Nate the Great. The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,442,811, 245. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. 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. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1984) 3,789,359, 33. The Little Rabbit by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1980) 1,734,853, 172. The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore) by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1991) 1,100,906, 354. To honor the best books for young adults and children, TIME compiled this survey in consultation with respected peers such as U.S. Childrens Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, childrens-book historian Leonard Marcus, the National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature, the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress, the Every Child a Reader literacy foundation and 10 independent booksellers. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. Hinton (Dell, 1980) 1,688,627, 181. Written by Oliver Strand , Elizabeth Bird , Allie Early , Hannah Doolin , Time Out Kids contributors & Danielle. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. Meet Samantha by Susan Adler, illus. Oh, the Places You'll Go! It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 4,049,621, 27. 100 best children's books 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. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish, illus. The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton (Random House, 1985) 1,385,277, 264. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,484,187, 237. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (Andrews McMeel, 1990) 1,040,000, 370. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,161,407, 332. The best vegetarian and vegan Easter mains 2023. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. Free Delivery is available on orders over 30. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. by P.D. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1998) 878,745, 155. The sixth book in the series focuses on the split in the Wizardring world as the war with the evil Lord Voldemort begins. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. |. Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Puffin, 1976) 1,282,443, 307. New York Times Non-Fiction. W. Awdry (Random House, 1991) 993,141, 137. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. 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. 1 Little Blue Truck's Valentine: A Valentine's Day Book For Kids (12/08/2020) by Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry (Illustrator) 2 Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar (12/15/2015) by Eric Carle 3 How to Catch a Loveosaurus (How to Catch. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955) 7,366,073, 9. Wee Sing Along (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,136,333, 342. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,725,742, 175. You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illus. Just Shopping with Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,938,628, 143. Tex by S.E. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 2,115,170, 117. Best Sellers in Books #1 The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival Ron DeSantis 41 Hardcover 38 offers from $22.54 #2 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear 98,646 Hardcover 133 offers from $9.31 #3 Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel Bonnie Garmus 108,236 Hardcover Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. We asked publishers to supply us with figures for hardcover books that have sold more than 750,000 copies and paperback books with sales over one million copies. In the 1950s, many believed that children's books were boring. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,335,585, 11. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1976) 1,524,138, 227. NOTE: If you had a previous PW subscription, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,419,466, 255. Find Waldo Now by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,730,622, 46. The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, illus. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. Publishing houses have consolidated. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. man and child in the UK taking a copy of each. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. by Eric Hill (Putnam, 1980) 1,136,918, 115. The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,361,320, 278. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1985) 1,011,704, 133. The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. Ages 3-7 years - 30 Pages. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Collectively, the series . Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop-Up (Random House, 1990 OP) 757,085, 187. Just Lost by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,746,666, 169. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. My Book About Me (by Me, Myself) by Dr. Seuss, illus. by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Harry Potter's magic transformed Rowling from a mother on public assistance to one of the richest people in the world. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. (Nov. 29, 2011). by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. by Jules Feiffer (Random House, 1988) 1,428,101, 251. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,187,300, 329. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. Age: 8+. Santa Mouse by Elfrieda Dewitt (Grosset & Dunlap , 1966 OP) 1,078,215, 125. Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1990) 1,829,318, 155. 26. Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. The Haunted Mask (GB #11) by R.L. The Cuckoo Clock of Doom (GB #28) by R.L. Its roots can be traced from "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again," or more popularly known as simply "The Hobbit." 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. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary (Grosset & Dunlap, 1971) 1,627,941, 198. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. Can You? Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 4,530,183, 20. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. 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! The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1928) 1,099,862, 123.On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Harcourt, 1991) 1,089,165, 124. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. 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. The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1977) 1,292,117, 303. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1989) 1,111,000, 120. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? But when a not-so-nice parrot makes fun of Sookie's appearance, the elephant becomes extremely self-conscious, until he meets others just like him. Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1995) 6,394,587, 11. Upon his return, Harry is thrilled that he can suddenly speak Parseltongue, the language snakes. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Puffin, 1988 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,149,489, 56. For off-site access, click here. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 1,003,122, 134. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1996) 1,536,982, 224. Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,001,907 (figures not available before 1994). Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. Disney's Storybook Collection (Disney Press, 1998) 1,192,044, 108. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Go, Dog. Revisiting old stories we find new understanding while also delighting in new and exciting undiscovered plots as well. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,085,153, 121. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 2,081,045, 123. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. list created January 24th, 2016 5 offers from 7.99 #52. . The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1907) 3,079,464, 38. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,541,772, 223. Doug doesn't like hugs, but that doesn't mean he dislikes you. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. Attack of the Mutant (GB #25) by R.L. by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,180,023, 110. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1924) 1,856,687, 68. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. 8. . http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,245,193, 312. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. 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. He has a long nose and wrinkled skin -- go figure. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. Rainbow Valley by L.M. by P.D. For Fans of True Crime. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1971) 6,636,267, 7. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1991) 1,651,294, 193. Coming in at number one is the highest selling Little Golden Book and highest selling children's story of all time with sales exceeding 14,898,341 individual sales as of 2001: The Poky Little Puppy. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. Do You Know Colors? Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. Scuffy soon realizes he doesn't mind the bathtub. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1927) 849,527, 164. It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. Currently, Sorcerer's Stone is the sixth best-selling book of all time, just behind "The Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith. The Tall Book of Nursery Tales by Feodor Rojankovsky (HarperCollins, 1944 OP) 968,218, 147. score: 1,203 , and 13 people voted. Harry Potter. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. The critics named 151. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,496,515, 235. Rascal by Sterling North (Avon, 1964 and Puffin, 1990) 2,200,000, 107. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. A down-on-her-luck British writer, J.K. Rowling, waved a magic wand and changed children's literature forever. The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars (Puffin, 1981) 1,424,466, 252. LeSieg, illus. The Silver Chair by C.S. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. Courtesy of Amazon. Shop our brilliant Children's Book Chart online at WHSmith for big savings on a fantastic range of products. Ten Apples Up On Top! by Fritz Siebel (HarperCollins, 1983) 1,960,843, 139. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch (Firefly 1986) 1,049,000, 129. (I Can Read Level 2) Now 33% Off. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. "20 Best-Selling Childrens Books of All Time" Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Barney's Magical Picnic by Stephen White (Golden, 1993) 1,743,700 (figures since 1996 not available), 72. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Ghost Camp (GB #45) by R.L. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. The figures in these lists cover sales from the original date of publication through the end of 2000. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puffin via amazon.co.uk Puffin Advertisement 2. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. Although he really didn't read a book until high school, Rawls began to write when he was older. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." So it's not exactly news that "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" will chow down on anything it sees, including plums, pickles, Swiss cheese and salami. Just a Daydream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,105,409, 353. Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. . Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,286,993, 306. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. It's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,280,220, 308. To find out more about PWs site license subscription options, please email Mike Popalardo at: mike@nextstepsmarketing.com. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. Mahogany L. Browneis the author of Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Baby, andBlack Girl Magic. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. 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. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. Of these, nearly a third 31% were children's books, by McCrudden's count. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! 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. 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,009,300, 135. 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. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Avon, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1976) 3,088,704, 58. Browse Top 100 Best-Selling Magazines. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. But the most noticeable change on the children's end of the business was the emergence on the scene, in 1998, of boy wizard Harry Potter. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. Little Critter Joke Book by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 1,084,719, 355. The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Dodie Smith . Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Download a selection of social media cards to share with your friends - and make sure you tag us @BookTrust! Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. As of June 2017, the series has been . If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,067,419, 361. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (GB #13) by R.L. What a Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,542,581, 222. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1926) 2,952,331, 40. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,865,441, 68. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (Dell, 1984) 5,176,665, 15. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. 1. With the help of the man in the polka dot tie, Scuffy sails down the wide-open river, seeing all the world has to offer, which is not always good. When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,671,858, 78. Big Bird's Mother Goose, photos by John Barrett (Random House, 1984) 974,168, 143. All rights reserved. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume (Dell, 1973) 3,050,258, 61. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1994) 1,212,200 (figures since 1996 not available), 106. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1989) 1,151,000, 113. by Garth Williams (Dell, 1970) 2,514,355, 85. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,216,164, 318. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Disney's The Little Mermaid adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,467,300 (figures since 1996 not available), 88. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1990) 1,403,629, 90. Magazine Features. This product is only available to collect in store. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. 58. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1979) 1,208,413, 319. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. 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. The Foot Book (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 842,486, 169. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. Although it wasn't his first book, Seuss knew it would be special. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. And what have we left off? Falling Up by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1996) 2,319,722, 53. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. -- Goodreads. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. Yet, she always believed books were more than just ink on paper. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. Guess How Much I Love You (board book) (Candlewick, 1996) 2,199,550, 57. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (FSG, 1985) 1,750,692, 166. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,271,571, 311. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. Written in 1947, "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" still resonates today in this image-conscious world. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. 500 Words to Grow On by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1973) 2,620,082, 80. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. (Nov. 29, 2011). 7 best seafood centrepieces for Easter 2023. White, illus. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. Your browser is out of date. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. The Best Books for Third Graders 6 Magic Tree House Series Mary Pope Osborne 512 votes The Magic Tree House is a series of children's books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. "We've got a possibility of making a tremendous noise in the noisy discussion of why Johnny can't read," Seuss said prior to publication. In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, our favorite boy wizard returns to Hogwarts after an awful summer with the Dursleys. The series consists of two groups. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,043,904, 369. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. http://robertmunsch.com/about, Scholastic. Long before she wrote the story of Pat the Bunny, Dorothy Kunhardt was a well-respected children's author. Walt Disney's Storyland by Walt Disney (Golden, 1962) 2,400,904 (figures since 1996 not available), 50. Curious George by H.A. Macmillan Dictionary for Children edited by Judith Levy (Macmillan, 1975) 3,054,401, 39. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. Top Offers. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. Deep Trouble (GB #19) by R.L. Before you know who and the Sorcerer's Stone came along, "The Poky Little Puppy", written by Jannette Sebring Lowery and illustrated by Gustaff Tenggren, held the honor of being the best-selling children's book of all time.
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