(GB #44) by R. L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,663,438, 189. Download a selection of social media cards to share with your friends - and make sure you tag us @BookTrust! Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. 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. June 11, 2008. Scuffy soon realizes he doesn't mind the bathtub. Oh Say Can You Say? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Baby Animals So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 797,801, 171. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. May 25, 2011. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff (Dell, 1984) 1,167,702, 331. The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,353,601, 281. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. (Dec. 1, 2010). Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. White, illus. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. I Am a Bunny by Ole Risom, illus. A down-on-her-luck British writer, J.K. Rowling, waved a magic wand and changed children's literature forever. You Can't Scare Me! Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. It's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,280,220, 308. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1903) 3,172,366, 37. 1. White, illus. 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. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Rumble Fish by S.E. Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. man and child in the UK taking a copy of each. Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,245,193, 312. Of these, nearly a third 31% were children's books, by McCrudden's count. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,394,665, 262. Are You My Mother? The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford (Random House, 1989) 1,278,397, 309. Star Wars Episode I Cross Sections (DK, 1999) 1,100,000, 122. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. The Cuckoo Clock of Doom (GB #28) by R.L. 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. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. Samantha Learns a Lesson by Susan Adler, illus. 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" I Can Count to 100& Can You? But, despite the widespread dominance of English writers near the top of the list, the best-selling children's book of all time is actually Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry, a French author. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars (Puffin, 1981) 1,424,466, 252. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 773,078, 181. As Seen on #BookTok. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Target. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,528,311, 226. Richard Scarry Cars & Trucks A to Z by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1990) 791,529, 174. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. 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. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. From beloved classics of children's literature to epic works of fantasy a. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. (Nov. 28, 2011). Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. 25 Must-Read 2021 Picture Books For Your Child's Bookshelves - BOOK RIOT by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,640,157, 38. At the time, the company said the average cost of its books was 25 cents. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. Newspaper Subscriptions. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. by P.D. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. Like the book's main character, Billy, author Wilson Rawls loved to spend time out in the woods as a child. The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,188,316, 328. (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! Monster Blood (GB #3) by R.L. Stuart Little by E.B. List of children's classic books - Wikipedia Top 100 WHSmith Books | WHSmith The Pigman by Paul Zindel (Bantam, 1978) 3,552,853, 40. Green Eggs and Ham Written on a bet , the book tells the story of Sam-I-Am as he attempts to convince an unnamed character to eat green eggs and ham, using less than . The critics named 151. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,565,688, 214. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. 40 Best Baby Books - Board Books for Infants 2023 - Yahoo! The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. These are the bestselling books of 2020. Literary Hub Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,321,582, 293. Puppies Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1975) 1,659,544, 191. No doubt you might have favorite, or two. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. Image Source. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. The Swift biography retails for $5.39 on Amazon. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. Want to Read. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,153,477, 55. Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Kenn Nesbitts name. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. Best of Young Adult Fiction. Baby Bop's Counting Book (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,128,202, 117. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. Such literature, they lamented, did not engage children. For off-site access, click here. The New Baby by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,464,713, 89. The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling (Dell, 1984) 2,456,223, 90. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. List of best-selling books - Wikipedia Mother Goose by Aurellius Battaglia (Random House, 1973) 1,459,584, 241. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Baby's First Words by Lars Wik (Random House, 1985) 1,251,684, 104. The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. Left Behind: The Kids #1: The Vanishings by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (Tyndale House, 1998) 1,145,768, 338. Ginger and Pickles Bookshop, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,558,523, 216. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1964) 3,446,646, 36. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. Fuzzy Yellow Duckling by Matthew Van Fleet (Dial, 1995) 853,975, 163. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Special Issues & Bookazines. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,286,993, 306. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,028,758 (figures not available before 1994), 374. Meet Babar and His Family by Laurent de Brunhoff (Random House, 1973 OP) 1,228,596, 314. Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Books in the public domain generally are not listed, since aggregate sales figures are not available. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. Clockwise from bottom left: Mouse's Wood by Alice Melvin; The Little Match Girl Strikes Back by Emma Carroll and Lauren Child; The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons by Caryl Lewis and Carmen Saldaa; The. Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. The first group consists of books 1-28, in which Morgan Le Fay .more Buy at Amazon The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. To set up immediate access, click here. The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh, illus. 5. The House on the Cliff (Hardy Boys #2) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 1,712,433, 73. Best Childrens Book Series | List of Book Series for Kids - Ranker by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,115,339, 346. White, illus. 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. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. Barney's Color Surprise (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,509,244, 82. "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. Curious George by H.A. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,564,332, 215. Hinton (Dell, 1980) 1,688,627, 181. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. by Dr. Seuss, illus. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,631,807, 8. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. NPR's 100 Best Children's Books : NPR - NPR.org Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume (Dell, 1973) 3,050,258, 61. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. Best selling books | Waterstones The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. In this video, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 best-selling books of all time. Explore great books from the likes of Julia Donaldson, Kes Gray and Judith Kerr, and nurture their love of stories. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) 3,299,162, 50. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Just for You by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,371,338, 45. The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,361,320, 278. How To Kill a Monster (GB #46) by R.L. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2,574,531 copies sold) 2. 7 best seafood centrepieces for Easter 2023. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 2,165,545, 113. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. 33 Children's Books That Every British Person Should Have Read - BuzzFeed "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Dell, 1972) 6,478,427, 9. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. A Visit to the Sesame Street Firehouse by Dan Elliott, illus. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. Night of the Living Dummy (GB #7) by R.L. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. 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 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. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1990) 2,544,584, 83. http://www.judyblume.com/books/fudge/tales.php. New York Times Non-Fiction. Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 1,122,000, 119. Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume (Dell, 1988) 1,507,735, 233. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. My Book About Me (by Me, Myself) by Dr. Seuss, illus. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/53/celebrities08_JK-Rowling_CRTT.html, Griese, Noel L. "The Bible vs. Mao: A "Best Guess of the Top 25 Bestselling Books of All Time." (for ages 3-7) Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn (2010) Anna McQuinn grew up in a small town in Western Ireland called Castleisland. by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Greetings from the Sewer (Random House, 1990 OP) 877,393, 156. Whites, or . The Day the Crayons Quit. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. 1. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. Barney's Farm Animals (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,174,283, 58. Source: Amazon This research was conducted in 2001, therefore it is safe to assume that these figures will be much higher by now, 15 years later. 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. 4. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. and Margret Ray (Houghton Mifflin, 1941) 931,057, 149. The Magic Locket by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1988) 1,390,000, 91. ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook by William Kotzwinkle (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 1,342,863, 98. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. Tootle is a baby locomotive who wants to become the Flyer on the New York to Chicago route. Best Children's Books of the 1940s (225 books) - Goodreads Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,674,452, 185. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. Top Offers. Call:1-800 -278-2991 (outside US/Canada, call +1-847-513-6135) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (Central), Edited by Diane Roback; compiled by Debbie Hochman Turvey Rainbow Valley by L.M. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. 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. If working at an office location and you are not "logged in", simply close and relaunch your preferred browser. Since we last published these lists, back in 1996, a number of changes have taken place within the industry. by Laura Cornell (HarperCollins/ Cotler, 1998) 771,103, 182. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. by Eric Hill (Putnam, 1980) 1,136,918, 115. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,160,624, 333. Lapinski Click & Collect only 1.00 Paperback Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. (Dec. 1, 2011). Its roots can be traced from "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again," or more popularly known as simply "The Hobbit." Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. The Book of Classic Board Games (Klutz, 1990) 1,108,108, 351. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,171,777, 330. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps #1) by R.L. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1972) 4,251,935, 23. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. 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. "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg (1980) Or one of the Ahlbergs' other classic illustrated tales such as Peepo or Each Peach Pear Plum. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,145,300, 114. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Viking, 1941) 1,352,712, 97. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1990) 5,353,426, 18. Sept. 7, 2010. by Garth Williams (Dell, 1970) 2,514,355, 85. Hunting for Hidden Gold (Hardy Boys #5) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1928) 1,179,533, 112. Nate the Great. Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,863,024, 67. by Diane Goode (Random House, 1986) 1,520,603, 229. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists Hardcovers 1. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,577,808, 210. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,828,417, 156. By 2011, Rowling had sold 450 million or so Harry Potter books [source: ABC News]. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. 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. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 4,043,578, 27. Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,380,612, 269. Written in 1947, "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" still resonates today in this image-conscious world. Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,529,187, 225. by Valerie Tripp, illus. 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. New to PW? 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. The 100 Best Children's Books of All Time The Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. Where's Spot? Pinballs by Betsy Byars (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,081,792, 357. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. Find out all about how we chose the books, who helped us, and the rules we gave ourselves here. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1996) 1,536,982, 224. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. The figures in these lists cover sales from the original date of publication through the end of 2000. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. Subscription Notification. Yet, he kept at it, and in 1971, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature. Tawny Scrawny Lion by Kathryn Jackson (Golden, 1952) 1,126,000, 118. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (HarperCollins, 1995) 1,291,533, 304. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. (Nov. 28, 2011). 3.3 out of 5 stars . 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. The listings are b. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. The Rainbow Fish by. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Fiction for Food Lovers. Deep Trouble (GB #19) by R.L. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. (Klutz, 1987) 1,481,187, 238. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 6,164,454, 14. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Dell, 1992 and Aladdin, 2000) 1,710,608, 176. 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. Magazine Features. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. Baby Bop's Toys (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,136,818, 60. The 11 greatest children's books - BBC Culture - BBC - Homepage http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. 7. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. 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. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 4,118,761, 26. Rascal by Sterling North (Avon, 1964 and Puffin, 1990) 2,200,000, 107. White, who penned this classic tale along with another, "Stuart Little." 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). by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. Courtesy of Amazon. . Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (Aladdin, 1975) 1,685,573 (figures not available before 1985), 182. By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. For generations, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter and E.B. 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. By the editors of TIME, with reporting by Daniel DAddario, Giri Nathan and Noah Rayman. The Haunted Mask II (GB #36) by R.L. Children's Books and Kids' Picture Books | WHSmith When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. Sports. Barney's Magical Picnic by Stephen White (Golden, 1993) 1,743,700 (figures since 1996 not available), 72. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (GB #14) by R.L. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 8,143,088, 5. You look for extra-terrestrial elements on the pages,. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. Magazine Gift Ideas. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. There's a Wocket in My Pocket (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 843,057, 168. The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1973) 1,591,493, 203.