Illustration: Nadia Shireen Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our. Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,519,350, 230. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . The Tale of Jemina Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1908) 3,839,474, 30. White, illus. A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . Musashi (The greatest samurai of all time) PTW Edutainment. The U.K.'s 100 bestsellers list of 2018 comprises nearly 16 million copies. Paperback. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Dell, 1972) 6,478,427, 9. 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. Be Careful What You Wish For (GB #12) by R.L. Thank you, Robert Munsch. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. Collectively, the series . by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Are You There, God? Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. 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. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 4,118,761, 26. Target. Realizing that starting local was the best way to go, I reached out to local bilingual schools to see if they would be interested in an author . Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,415,132, 44. Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel. Age: 8+. Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1990) 1,829,318, 155. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,160,624, 333. May 25, 2011. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,043,904, 369. While Seuss, White and Potter have been stalwarts on the best-selling list for generations, something wonderful, some would say magical, happened in the 1990s. Doug explains about consent in catchy, direct prose and the bright, simple illustrations are extremely kid friendly. 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. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,349,965, 283. "Love You Forever" has been used by millions of parents as a way to lull their children to sleep. The Little Rabbit by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1980) 1,734,853, 172. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,028,758 (figures not available before 1994), 374. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1977) 4,720,426, 18. Just Shopping with Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,938,628, 143. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. The Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 1,402,176, 259. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1968) 5,154,128, 16. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. Get any audiobook FREE during your Free Trial. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. The story is based on the life of a 12-year-old Native American girl, Karana, who jumped ship to be with her younger brother abandoned on an island. Where's Waldo? There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. The book's characters, particularly its narrator, Ponyboy Curtis, all struggle with teen angst and conflicting emotions. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. 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. For off-site access, click here. To set up immediate access, click here. ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook by William Kotzwinkle (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 1,342,863, 98. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. April 4, 2011. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,565,688, 214. The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. Where's Spot? Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Oh, the Places You'll Go! . Barney's Farm Animals (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,174,283, 58. The average cost of a Little Golden Book today is 4.99. The AskALLi team asked Kate all about her experiences of marketing children's books abroad. The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1990) 2,059,126, 129. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. by Katherine Howard, illus. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,050,137, 366. Rainbow Valley by L.M. This product is only available to collect in store. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. All rights reserved. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. The Farm Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1964) 2,142,875, 115. Stone Fox by John Gardner, illus. 03 March 2022 Image: Ryan MacEachern/Penguin Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,286,993, 306. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1971) 6,636,267, 7. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,061,727, 365. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. "The Story of Pat the Bunny." Click & Collect Amari and the Night Brothers My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. Of course, the lives of caterpillars are short lived; after all, they turn into butterflies. by Tammie Speer-Lyon (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 781,939, 176. by Nancy Burkert (Puffin, 1988) 3,333,131, 49. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. (GB #15) by R.L. Are You My Mother? Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. The New Baby by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,464,713, 89. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,085,153, 121. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. Manga and Graphic Novels The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. 5. With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. 5 offers from 7.99 #52. . Guess How Much I Love You (board book) (Candlewick, 1996) 2,199,550, 57. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. New to PW? You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (Andrews McMeel, 1990) 1,040,000, 370. Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1976) 1,524,138, 227. Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps #1) by R.L. I Can Read with My Eyes Shut by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1978) 2,139,084, 59. Age: 2+. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. "Harry Potter." 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. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. Egg Monsters from Mars (GB #42) by R.L. Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Dell, 1969) 4,817,247, 17. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Read our reviews for all of the books, split up into age range. "All About Robert Munsch." A super-stylish, yet cosy new independent children's bookshop that can provide specialist advice to schools and parents for all ages ranging from parent and baby to yound adult. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1981) 1,784,697, 164. For Fans of True Crime. Left Behind: The Kids #1: The Vanishings by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (Tyndale House, 1998) 1,145,768, 338. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,245,193, 312. Cozy . Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. The Haunted Mask (GB #11) by R.L. The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. The Great Waldo Search by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,819,598, 44. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,009,300, 135. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. W. Awdry (Random House, 1990) 1,113,713, 348. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1981) 4,269,048, 23. Fuzzy Yellow Duckling by Matthew Van Fleet (Dial, 1995) 853,975, 163. Disney's The Little Mermaid adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,467,300 (figures since 1996 not available), 88. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1983) 1,072,802, 359. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Corduroy by Don Freeman (Puffin, 1976) 2,454,429, 91. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. 17 authors favorite books for young readers, how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,381,145, 268. The Large Family Stories amazon.com. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,305,104, 299. by Jules Feiffer (Random House, 1988) 1,428,101, 251. Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. (Dec. 1, 2010). The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff (Random House, 1937) 869,880, 159. 1 (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,343,018, 52. Blue's Clues: Blue's #1 Picnic by Buster Yablonski, illus. Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Puffin, 1976) 1,282,443, 307. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. Sept. 7, 2010. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. 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. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,115,339, 346. Pokmon: Official Pokmon Handbook by Maria Barbo (Scholastic, 1999) 1,449,712, 244. All By Myself by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 3,187,848, 53. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. 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. He has a long nose and wrinkled skin -- go figure. (Nov. 30, 2011). You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. The Real Mother Goose by Blanche F. Wright (Rand McNally, 1916 OP) 3,600,000 (as of 1989), 34. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. The Foot Book (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 842,486, 169. Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-sitters Club #1) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 3,063,021, 59. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,437,873, 247. Your browser is out of date. Mad Libs #5 Goofy by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1993) 1,386,527, 263. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (Harcourt, 1965) 1,109,633, 350. Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Get in touch on Twitter @BookTrust to let us know! Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. White, illus. Shop our brilliant Children's Book Chart online at WHSmith for big savings on a fantastic range of products. Meet Kirsten by Janet Shaw, illus. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105.