by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1982) 1,944,334, 142. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. The 100 best-ever children's books, as chosen by our readers From the fantastical gobblefunk of Roald Dahl to Malorie Blackman's game-changing dystopias, we asked you to share the stories that inspired your love of reading as a child. by P.D. 6. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314, 22. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. There's a Wocket in My Pocket (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 843,057, 168. We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all. To find out more about PWs site license subscription options, please email Mike Popalardo at: mike@nextstepsmarketing.com. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." Rowling's success blew holes in the all-time children's best-seller list. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. 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 Just Imagine (Lyrick, 1992 OP) 2,861,949, 43. by Valerie Tripp, illus. The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. The Headless Ghost (GB #37) by R.L. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1970) 1,311,387, 102. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 4,049,621, 27. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1928) 1,099,862, 123.On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Harcourt, 1991) 1,089,165, 124. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,683,969, 184. Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,674,452, 185. (GB #44) by R. L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,663,438, 189. 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! W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,145,300, 114. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969) 4,849,704, 21. 4. (GB #6) by R.L. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1990) 5,353,426, 18. Tootle by Gertrude. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,437,873, 247. and Margret Ray (Houghton Mifflin, 1941) 931,057, 149. "Harry Potter." Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig, illus. by Laura Cornell (HarperCollins/ Cotler, 1998) 771,103, 182. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,161,407, 332. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. May 25, 2011. A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,225,998, 315. The Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1987) 2,357,061, 96. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,640,157, 38. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume (Dell, 1973) 3,050,258, 61. Sooper Dooper Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,554,284, 217. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire (Random House, 1960) 2,065,102, 61. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. 92. Scuffy was "meant for bigger things" and sailing in a bathtub was not one of them. The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 2,209,774, 56. April 4, 2011. Where's Waldo? Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,216,164, 318. Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (1,235,099 copies sold) 6. W. Awdry (Random House, 1990) 1,113,713, 348. Matilda by Roald Dahl, illus. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. New Kids on the Block by Grace Catalano (Bantam, 1989 OP) 1,708,726, 177. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1947) 2,441,836, 49. Blog - Posted on Monday, Mar 30 125 Best Children's Books of All Time Whether it's read out loud by a parent, covertly read under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime, or assigned as class reading children's books have the ability to capture imaginations, perhaps more than any other genre.. From Max's wild rumpus to Winnie's reflections on true friendship; from Captain Nemo . The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. The Little Rabbit by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1980) 1,734,853, 172. The board book is . All rights reserved. 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 Farm Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1964) 2,142,875, 115. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (GB #14) by R.L. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. (Nov. 29, 2011). 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. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,061,727, 365. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,180,023, 110. Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,818,748, 158. Written in 1947, "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" still resonates today in this image-conscious world. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. Ages 3-7 years - 30 Pages. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,187,300, 329. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. 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]. 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. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,361,320, 278. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,747,614, 168. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. Get in touch on Twitter @BookTrust to let us know! Animals in the Sky. 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. 6 By Jennifer Krauss Dec. 8, 2022. The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 1,402,176, 259. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. by Theo. The Rainbow Fish by. Hardcovers 1. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,307,137, 296. Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. 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. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,394,665, 262. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. Of these, nearly a third 31% were children's books, by McCrudden's count. by Katherine Howard, illus. All By Myself by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 3,187,848, 53. 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. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. 1. A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. Bad Hare Day (GB #41) by R.L. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock, illus. (GB #15) by R.L. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. Collectively, the series . The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1986) 968,867, 146. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. It's tough going, since Tootle likes to chase butterflies, pick flowers and race horses. Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-sitters Club #1) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 3,063,021, 59. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Dell, 1992 and Aladdin, 2000) 1,710,608, 176. With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg (1980) Or one of the Ahlbergs' other classic illustrated tales such as Peepo or Each Peach Pear Plum. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors. 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. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. The Runaway Bunny (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Paperback. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1964) 5,603,187, 15. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. Writing did not come easy to E.B. My First Bible In Pictures by Kenneth Taylor (Tyndale House, 1989) 1,060,519, 127. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. by Douglas Gorsline (Random House, 1975) 3,211,458, 51. The Best Books to Get Your Finances in Order. To set up immediate access, click here. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. Contents "Island of the Blue Dolphins" "Where the Red Fern Grows" "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" "The Cat in the Hat" "Scuffy the Tugboat" "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" "Pat the Bunny" "Love You Forever" "Green Eggs and Ham" "Tootle" "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" "The Outsiders" "Charlotte's Web" "The Poky Little Puppy" "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
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