The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. Children's Books Books By Age Books By Age 0-2 Years 3-5 Years 5-7 Years 9-14 Years Young Adults Activity Books Adventure Stories . Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. UK Top 10 Children's books Direct from trade sales this is the Official UK Top 10 best-selling books for the week ending 17th February 2023 7+ readers Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) Jeff Kinney Paperback In Stock 7.19 7.99 YA readers A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson Paperback In Stock 8.09 8.99 7+ readers Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. Really this book serves as a stand in on this list and could be read as "all books by Dr. Seuss" as he is truly the preeminent children's book author. Judy Blume was first inspired to write "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" after reading a newspaper article about a toddler who swallowed a tiny pet turtle. The first group consists of books 1-28, in which Morgan Le Fay .more Buy at Amazon The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. (Dec. 1, 2011). 5 offers from 7.99 #52. . Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. 500 Words to Grow On by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1973) 2,620,082, 80. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. Surprise Island by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,034,435, 371. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 4,043,578, 27. The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,529,187, 225. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 4,118,761, 26. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,577,808, 210. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1995) 6,394,587, 11. 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. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. $10 at Amazon. Charlotte's Web by E.B. The Little Prince, as it's also known, has been widely translated and been in constant print since it was released nearly 80 years ago. New York Times Non-Fiction. Just Me and My Little Brother by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1991) 1,581,139, 207. by Ron Barrett (Aladdin, 1982) 1,399,908 (figures not available before 1985), 260. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. You must have a goodreads account to vote. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,640,157, 38. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. 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. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. How I Got My Shrunken Head (GB #39) by R.L. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. Who can forget the pig that becomes famous with the help of his friend Charlotte and a barnyard menagerie? Attack of the Mutant (GB #25) by R.L. Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1990) 2,544,584, 83. Each Peach Pear Plum amazon.co.uk amazon.co.uk amazon.co.uk 3. The Tiger Who Came to Tea is one of the best selling children's books of all time. Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 4,530,183, 20. Eastman (Random House, 1973) 1,368,803, 275. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. |. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. The critics named 151. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,374,806, 270. 1. Explore great books from the likes of Julia Donaldson, Kes Gray and Judith Kerr, and nurture their love of stories. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. by Valerie Tripp, illus. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! 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. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. Clear rating. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp, illus. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. Just Imagine (Lyrick, 1992 OP) 2,861,949, 43. 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. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. Lapinski Click & Collect only 1.00 Paperback by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. The Truck Book by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1978) 2,303,615, 100. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (Harcourt, 1965) 1,109,633, 350. At one point, he threw all his stories away, only to write them again at the behest of his wife. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 7,131,648, 4. Random House. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. Bad Hare Day (GB #41) by R.L. http://robertmunsch.com/about, Scholastic. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1996) 1,464,282, 240. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. And what have we left off? "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. The sixth book in the series focuses on the split in the Wizardring world as the war with the evil Lord Voldemort begins. 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. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2,574,531 copies sold) 2. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. Authors come and go, while others, especially those who scribe for children, withstand the yellowing of the folios. 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. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. In this video, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 best-selling books of all time. Nosy Crow Where's the Astronaut? I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Curious George by H.A. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. Kirsten Learns a Lesson by Janet Shaw, illus. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1947) 2,441,836, 49. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. 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. Meet Babar and His Family by Laurent de Brunhoff (Random House, 1973 OP) 1,228,596, 314. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,245,193, 312. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, illus by Ray Cruz (Aladdin, 1976) 2,715,748 (figures not available before 1985), 75. Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Kenn Nesbitts name. Charlotte's Web, by EB White (1952) . by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1927) 849,527, 164. Ginger and Pickles Bookshop, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. by Clement Hurd (HarperFestival, 1991) 1,212,945, 105. "The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats." 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 With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. 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." W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,123,266, 345. The Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) 3,299,162, 50. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,558,523, 216. Monster Blood (GB #3) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears and the In Crowd by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,369,885, 273. Blue's Clues: Blue's #1 Picnic by Buster Yablonski, illus. Disney's the Lion King adapted by Justine Korman (Golden, 1994) 3,900,150, 29. Star Wars Episode I Cross Sections (DK, 1999) 1,100,000, 122. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Meet Addy by Connie Porter, illus. Hello Select your address . Writing did not come easy to E.B. by Katherine Howard, illus. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Thank you, Robert Munsch. Monster Blood II (GB #18) by R.L. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1991) 1,132,605, 116. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. by James Stevenson (Random House, 1987) 994,145, 136. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,683,969, 184. The Best Children's Books of 2022 Here are the most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by The Times's children's books editor. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 773,078, 181. Are You My Mother? The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1977) 1,292,117, 303. Subscription Notification. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. Newspaper Subscriptions. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! 1 (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,343,018, 52. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Avon, 1984 and Puffin, 1992) 1,080,100, 358. Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,674,452, 185. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. June 11, 2008. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1904) 4,163,244, 24. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. What a Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,542,581, 222. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (Avon, 1979) 2,041,657, 131. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. by Lynn Sweat (HarperCollins, 1987) 2,549,344, 82. In the… 2023 TIME USA, LLC. by Nick Backes (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,199, 232. 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. 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. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. Baby's First Words by Lars Wik (Random House, 1985) 1,251,684, 104. Whites, or . Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. Richard Scarry Cars & Trucks A to Z by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1990) 791,529, 174. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. 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 . Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. Download a selection of social media cards to share with your friends - and make sure you tag us @BookTrust! Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,171,777, 330. The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,361,320, 278. The Little Duck by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1976) 2,061,439, 127. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. Doug doesn't like hugs, but that doesn't mean he dislikes you. He has a long nose and wrinkled skin -- go figure. 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 . Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,519,350, 230. 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. To set up immediate access, click here. Sept. 7, 2010. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. by Jon Scieszka, illus. The Night of the Living Dummy II (GB #31) by R.L. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. OhMyOhMyOh Dinosaurs! We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1924) 1,856,687, 68. 2007. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. By 2011, Rowling had sold 450 million or so Harry Potter books [source: ABC News]. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. The Alphabet Book by P.D. Best roast potatoes for 2023. 3. If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, illus. See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. Barney's Color Surprise (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,509,244, 82. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,135,588, 116. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. Go! (Nov. 30, 2011). Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,180,023, 110. 5: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", 4: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", 3: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", 2: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", 1: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", ABC News. Baby Animals So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 797,801, 171. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Find out more. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,050,137, 366. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. Ten Apples Up On Top! In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. "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. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. My First Word Book (DK, 1999) 750,000, 1. From beloved classics of children's literature to epic works of fantasy a. Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1976) 1,524,138, 227. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. The Outsiders by S.E. Before such a thing could happen, Tootle has to go to school and learn how to stay on the track. by Don Wood (Harcourt, 1984) 937,672, 148. Tootle is a baby locomotive who wants to become the Flyer on the New York to Chicago route. We say "or so" because trying to corral the sales figure of a book is like trying to capture a Golden Snitch during a round of Quidditch. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . 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. 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. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,828,417, 156. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Top 100 WHSmith Books Top 100 WHSmith Books Chart 99 Results NaN Spare Prince Harry Hardback NaN In Stock Add to Basket NaN Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book: THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Nathan Anthony Hardback NaN In Stock Add to Basket NaN Pinch of Nom: Enjoy Kate and Kay Allinson Hardback NaN In Stock Add to Basket NaN Ghost Camp (GB #45) by R.L. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary (Grosset & Dunlap, 1971) 1,627,941, 198. 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. Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. Happy Birthday to You! 9 December 2011. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. 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. Written by Oliver Strand , Elizabeth Bird , Allie Early , Hannah Doolin , Time Out Kids contributors & Danielle. The series consists of two groups. 7. Stone Fox by John Gardner, illus. The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. It's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,280,220, 308. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,626,052, 199. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. 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. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,484,187, 237. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1991) 3,613,958, 33. (Nov. 29, 2011). Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. 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). The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? You Can't Scare Me! by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. Of course that doesn't compare to the fact that someone is turning Hogwarts' students into stone. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. Tootle by Gertrude. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,344,700, 286. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,316,723, 295. by Lois Ehlert (Simon & Schuster, 1989) 875,974, 157. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (GB #34) by R.L. Tex by S.E. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. 4. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. "Harry Potter." by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Take a look at Books We Love for our reviews of current brilliant books. It's tough going, since Tootle likes to chase butterflies, pick flowers and race horses. Eastman (Random House, 1960) 4,135,762, 25. The Day the Crayons Quit. By the editors of TIME, with reporting by Daniel DAddario, Giri Nathan and Noah Rayman. Escape from the Carnival of Horrors (Give Yourself Goosebumps #1) by R.L. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. Written by: Dr. Seuss. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. 5. by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,541,772, 223. Mary L. Trump, Too Much and Never Enough (1,235,924 copies sold) 5. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1989) 1,151,000, 113. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1907) 3,079,464, 38. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Rowling." 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. The Ultimate Fun Book by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1990 OP) 1,357,706, 280. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. The best vegetarian and vegan Easter mains 2023. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,631,807, 8. The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain, illus. There are many famous Dr. Seuss books, but these are his best from the 1960s and all can be found in the top 50 of Publisher's Weekly's All-Time Best-Selling Children's Books list. Weirdo, 8.99, from Blackwells - buy here. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. Just a Daydream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,105,409, 353. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1990) 1,403,629, 90. In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, our favorite boy wizard returns to Hogwarts after an awful summer with the Dursleys. Elmer David McKee (1968) A sideways look at diversity: the. May 25, 2011. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. by Theo. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. Target. I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,971,943, 62. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. As Seen on #BookTok. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown (Little, Brown, 1991) 1,151,938, 335. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all. The Secret of the Old Mill (Hardy Boys #3) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,467,645, 87. 8. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. Say Cheese and Die& Again! "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. and Margret Ray (Houghton Mifflin, 1941) 931,057, 149. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. This award-winning book by Janell Cannon has sold over 500,000 copies and was on the bestseller list for more than two years. 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Taylor Jenkins Reid Mohsin Hamid Cormac McCarthy Celeste Ng In Their Own Words Qian Julie Wang Patrick Radden Keefe Phoebe Robinson Emma Brodie Ta-Nehisi Coates Laura Hankin View All> Recommendations> Book Lists The Best Books to Get Your Finances in Order Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. Welcome to Camp Nightmare (GB #9) by R.L. man and child in the UK taking a copy of each. by Diane Goode (Random House, 1986) 1,520,603, 229. The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,971,688, 63. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (Aladdin, 1975) 1,685,573 (figures not available before 1985), 182. Illustration: Nadia Shireen Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. Bestselling Books Page Prev of 50 Next Sort by: Bestselling Add to Basket Click & Collect Cleopatra and Coco Mellors In stock online 9.99 8.49 Paperback Add to Basket Click & Collect Spare Prince Harry In stock online 28.00 14.00 Hardback Click & Collect The L.D. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314, 22. Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (Avon, 1996) 2,018,158, 132. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Puffin, 1988 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,149,489, 56. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years.