Disney's The Lion King adapted by Margo Hover (Golden, 1994) 1,839,000 (figures since 1996 not available), 153. Manga and Graphic Novels Free Delivery is available on orders over 30. PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. He has a long nose and wrinkled skin -- go figure. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. 2007. 8. Tootle by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1945) 8,560,277, 4. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (Random House, 1977 OP) 1,219,250, 316. The Top 10 Best Selling Children's Books of All Time - TheRichest The 100 Best Children's Books of All Time My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. -- Goodreads. Long before she wrote the story of Pat the Bunny, Dorothy Kunhardt was a well-respected children's author. From beloved classics of children's literature to epic works of fantasy a. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. by Janet Shaw, illus. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 773,078, 181. Best Childrens Book Series | List of Book Series for Kids - Ranker One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. 7. The Headless Ghost (GB #37) by R.L. (Nov. 28, 2011). Take a look at Books We Love for our reviews of current brilliant books. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1996) 1,536,982, 224. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Deenie by Judy Blume (Dell, 1974) 1,887,906, 148. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. 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. Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber (Houghton Mufflin/Lorraine, 1975) 1,030,085, 372. Letters to Karen by Charlie Schedd (Avon, 1976) 1,028,913, 373. 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. Currently, Sorcerer's Stone is the sixth best-selling book of all time, just behind "The Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith. The Little Engine That Could (Easy to Read) by Watty Piper (Grosset & Dunlap, 1986) 1,523,233, 228. Publishers Weekly. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. 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. The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1989) 1,111,000, 120. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1991) 1,651,294, 193. 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 Ten Best Children's Books of 2021 - Smithsonian Magazine Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. Santa Mouse by Elfrieda Dewitt (Grosset & Dunlap , 1966 OP) 1,078,215, 125. Stuart Little by E.B. Books for 8-12 Year Olds Find Waldo Now by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,730,622, 46. Eastman (Random House, 1960) 4,135,762, 25. Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg (1980) Or one of the Ahlbergs' other classic illustrated tales such as Peepo or Each Peach Pear Plum. Cozy . For off-site access, click here. Since we last published these lists, back in 1996, a number of changes have taken place within the industry. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. 9 December 2011. Rowling." Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. Subscription Notification. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,818,748, 158. The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1990) 2,059,126, 129. Download a selection of social media cards to share with your friends - and make sure you tag us @BookTrust! The sixth book in the series focuses on the split in the Wizardring world as the war with the evil Lord Voldemort begins. Scuffy was "meant for bigger things" and sailing in a bathtub was not one of them. The Original #1 Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1958) 1,551,898, 219. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. The Bug Book & Bug Bottle by Hugh Danks (Workman, 1987) 1,637,000, 195. The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. Night of the Living Dummy (GB #7) by R.L. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,952,213, 65. NPR's 100 Best Children's Books : NPR - NPR.org Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 1,122,000, 119. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,484,187, 237. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,316,723, 295. Barney's Hats (Lyrick, 1993)2,278,177, 101. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. 1 Aire Street, Leeds, LS1 4PR, 100 best books for children: see what made the list, Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser, Useful reading ideas for both families and schools. The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,975,418, 137. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1927) 849,527, 164. Pinballs by Betsy Byars (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,081,792, 357. 4. Paperback. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. 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. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,820,339, 157. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . You Can't Scare Me! From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. The Kitten Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1968) 2,349,000, 97. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. 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 Just before his 11th birthday, Harry, who lives with his horrible aunt and uncle, receives a letter (carried by an owl) inviting him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 33 Children's Books That Every British Person Should Have Read - BuzzFeed I Can Read with My Eyes Shut by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1978) 2,139,084, 59. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Disney's Storybook Collection (Disney Press, 1998) 1,192,044, 108. NOTE: If you had a previous PW subscription, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. These are the bestselling books of 2020. Literary Hub Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,732,642, 173. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1971) 6,636,267, 7. Walt Disney's Storyland by Walt Disney (Golden, 1962) 2,400,904 (figures since 1996 not available), 50. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1976) 752,926, 188. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden, illus. Rumble Fish by S.E. Meet Babar and His Family by Laurent de Brunhoff (Random House, 1973 OP) 1,228,596, 314. June 11, 2008. Mad Libs #5 Goofy by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1993) 1,386,527, 263. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. by Jules Feiffer (Random House, 1988) 1,428,101, 251. The top 100 bestselling books of all time: how does - the Guardian When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,271,571, 311. Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. Blue's Clues: Blue's #1 Picnic by Buster Yablonski, illus. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Viking, 1941) 1,352,712, 97. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. OhMyOhMyOh Dinosaurs! by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 760,000, 185. Baby's Bookshelf Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi and Ashley Lukashevsky Ibram X. Kendi wanted to have a tool to teach his young daughter about racism, so he adapted the ideas in his book How. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. The stakes have become higher, with larger advances being paid to authors and illustrators. Barney's Magical Picnic by Stephen White (Golden, 1993) 1,743,700 (figures since 1996 not available), 72. My First Word Book (DK, 1999) 750,000, 1. Ages 3-7 years - 30 Pages. Oh, the Places You'll Go! Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Our favourite authors - Scholastic Kids' Club And what have we left off? Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1981) 1,784,697, 164. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. Arnold . by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. This product is only available to collect in store. New Kids on the Block by Grace Catalano (Bantam, 1989 OP) 1,708,726, 177. The Best Children's Books of 2022 - The New York Times By 2011, Rowling had sold 450 million or so Harry Potter books [source: ABC News]. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,115,339, 346. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Dell, 1992 and Aladdin, 2000) 1,710,608, 176. Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps #1) by R.L. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. Clear rating. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. Tootle by Gertrude. The Silver Chair by C.S. The Best YA and Children's Books of 2021 | Time Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. (Nov. 29, 2011). Essential Health & Wellness. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (GB #14) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. Samantha Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp, illus. The Bones Book & Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa (Workman, 1991) 1,700,000, 178. The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by. These are the UK's favourite children's books White, illus. Hello Select your address . The best children's books of 2021 It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,349,965, 283. Like the book's main character, Billy, author Wilson Rawls loved to spend time out in the woods as a child. Written in 1947, "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" still resonates today in this image-conscious world. The Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,001,907 (figures not available before 1994). . The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. Happy Birthday to You! by P.D. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. 15 Best Selling Books of All Times | Leverage Edu Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. Rascal by Sterling North (Avon, 1964 and Puffin, 1990) 2,200,000, 107. How I Got My Shrunken Head (GB #39) by R.L. 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. Publishing houses have consolidated. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. Tootle is a baby locomotive who wants to become the Flyer on the New York to Chicago route. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 4,118,761, 26. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1996) 1,464,282, 240. House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, illus. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,519,350, 230. 1. Illustration: Nadia Shireen Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our. Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,725,742, 175. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. Harry Potter. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. by Lois Ehlert (Little Simon, 1993) 855,488, 162. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. Best of Young Adult Fiction. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,415,132, 44. Illustrated by: Marc Simont. (for ages 3-7) Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn (2010) Anna McQuinn grew up in a small town in Western Ireland called Castleisland. Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,114,920, 347. 1 (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,343,018, 52. The Little Lamb by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1977) 1,436,646, 248. Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. by Nick Backes (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,199, 232. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,374,806, 270. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. The Truck Book by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1978) 2,303,615, 100. Monster Blood II (GB #18) by R.L. .co.uk. (Dec. 1, 2010). by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,381,145, 268. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,216,164, 318. At one point, he threw all his stories away, only to write them again at the behest of his wife. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. by Douglas Gorsline (Random House, 1975) 3,211,458, 51. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,419,466, 255. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. The Firestone's Freedom by Tiffany Nevills | Blurb Books In the 1950s, many believed that children's books were boring. 20 . 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. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1994) 1,212,200 (figures since 1996 not available), 106. Dragon Realm Series 6 Books Collection Set Including World Book Day By 500 Words to Grow On by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1973) 2,620,082, 80. April 4, 2011. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Puffin, 1985) 1,135,412, 343. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. Best Sellers in Children's Books #1 You Choose Your Adventure: A World Book Day 2023 Mini Book Pippa Goodhart 29 Paperback 8 offers from 0.99 #2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 J.K. Rowling 73,968 Audible Audiobook 1 offer from 17.99 #3 Marvel Spider-Man Pocket Guide: World Book Day 2023 Catherine Saunders 6 Paperback 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) 1,160,624, 333. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. 100 Best Children's Books of All Time (Ages 2-5) by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? 12 "must read" British Children's Picture Books Go Eat Worms! This can be attributed to the fact that many older books have reached bestseller status within the past five years, while many newer titles achieved high levels of sales right out of the gate. The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. The Ultimate Guide to Selling Children's Books by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1942) 750,456, 189. 1. Richard Scarry Cars & Trucks A to Z by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1990) 791,529, 174. Target. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1990) 5,353,426, 18. Experts have recommended and discussed a huge range of books. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. Her first book Lulu Loves The Library (US version is titled Lola at the Library) was published in 2010. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. The Real Mother Goose by Blanche F. Wright (Rand McNally, 1916 OP) 3,600,000 (as of 1989), 34. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. List of best-selling books - Wikipedia Barney's Color Surprise (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,509,244, 82. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1987) 4,244,219, 25. You look for extra-terrestrial elements on the pages,. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. Hinton in the 1960s. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. The New York Times Bestsellers Children's Picture Books The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink (Aladdin, 1969) 1,442,225 (figures not available before 1985), 246. Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Oh Say Can You Say? He has never set out to write "issues books" and says that his writing is as much for himself as for his readers. Mother Goose by Aurellius Battaglia (Random House, 1973) 1,459,584, 241. Illustration by Valerie Ruland-Schwartz. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. 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. This is a list of children's classic books published no later than 2008 and still available in the English language. Get any audiobook FREE during your Free Trial. Titles In This Set:Dragon MountainDragon LegendDragon CityDragon RisingDragon DestinyDragon Realm Adventure World Book DayDragon Mountain:When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a summer camp in middle-of-nowhere China he doesn't know what to expect. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042, 13. The Best-Selling Children's Books of All Time - InfoPlease Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. Hardcovers 1. Ratburger, 5.99, Amazon BUY NOW Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae Perfect for children of all ages, this beautifully-illustrated picture book tells the story of Gerald the giraffe, who. Are You My Mother? Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. And what have we left off? The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1985) 1,011,704, 133. Magazine Features. 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). So what are the best-selling children's books of all time? Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. The Alphabet Book by P.D. This funny book imagines what would happen if all the colors in a box of crayons "quit" for the day. Where's Spot? Sara Gillingham, who wrote a wildly popular guide to constellations for elementary-aged kids in 2018, is back with a primer for toddlers and preschoolers. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists Millions of Johnnies and Janes have learned to read because of Dr. Seuss and a silly cat in a hat. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 Your browser is out of date. (Dec. 1, 2011). . 2. No doubt you might have favorite, or two. White, who penned this classic tale along with another, "Stuart Little." White, illus. The Rainbow Fish by. Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. Egg Monsters from Mars (GB #42) by R.L. (Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/charlottesweb/default.aspx, Huffington Post. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. Before such a thing could happen, Tootle has to go to school and learn how to stay on the track. Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (GB #13) by R.L. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,631,807, 8. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Best Children's Book The Year You Were Born - Books For Kids The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford (Random House, 1989) 1,278,397, 309. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55.