One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. by Fritz Siebel (HarperCollins, 1983) 1,960,843, 139. Sept. 7, 2010. by Rev. Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Although he really didn't read a book until high school, Rawls began to write when he was older. Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg (1980) Or one of the Ahlbergs' other classic illustrated tales such as Peepo or Each Peach Pear Plum. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. 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. Arnold . The Tale of Jemina Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1908) 3,839,474, 30. Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. Want to Read. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. Happy Easter, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,409,788, 258. Subscription Notification. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. Target. 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 . The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. 2007. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. Happy Birthday, Samantha! The Last Battle by C.S. No home library would be worth is shelf space without a mischievous cat in a hat, a lovable spider or a furry rabbit whose moniker is Peter. Ten Apples Up On Top! (GB #15) by R.L. Just a Daydream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,105,409, 353. Covered in 20 Best books in 2021 . Go! The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 2,065,226, 125. The Sunday Times Bestseller List is the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and the one that every author wants to be on. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1998) 878,745, 155. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. The Berenstain Bears and the In Crowd by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,369,885, 273. 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 The Best Books for Third Graders 6 Magic Tree House Series Mary Pope Osborne 512 votes The Magic Tree House is a series of children's books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. Best Children's Books of the 1940s (225 books) - Goodreads 7 Publishing Insights Revealed By Last Year's Top 100 Bestselling Books Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. Hinton in the 1960s. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. 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. 50 Of The Best Kids' Books Published In The Last 25 Years Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. "All About Robert Munsch." It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig, illus. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. 92. 20 . 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,009,300, 135. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. And what have we left off? 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. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. Get any audiobook FREE during your Free Trial. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1903) 3,172,366, 37. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. (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! Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Pets by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,361,320, 278. Harry, along with Dumbledore, feverishly tries to unmask the complex story of Tom Riddle, the boy who becomes the evil Lord. 100 best books for children | BookTrust Thank you, Robert Munsch. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. The listings are b. The Ten Best Children's Books of 2021 - Smithsonian Magazine The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 2,165,545, 113. 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 The Unbelievable Bubble Book by John Cassidy et al. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,245,193, 312. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. List of best-selling books - Wikipedia Publishers Weekly. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Pinballs by Betsy Byars (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,081,792, 357. Say Cheese and Die& Again! Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,725,742, 175. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish, illus. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042, 13. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (GB #34) by R.L. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. by Lois Ehlert (Simon & Schuster, 1989) 875,974, 157. By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,820,339, 157. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, our favorite boy wizard returns to Hogwarts after an awful summer with the Dursleys. Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. Yet, he kept at it, and in 1971, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1976) 752,926, 188. http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/09/top-25-bestselling-books-of-all-time/, Harper Collins. Do You Know Colors? The authors of the former Waterstones Children's Book Prize nominee Kid Normal return with a wildly imaginative and funny tale of a devastating dream device and a group of resourceful kids who must rescue a professor from inside a living nightmare. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. 1. Be Careful What You Wish For (GB #12) by R.L. 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. What a Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,542,581, 222. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,412,734, 257. The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff (Random House, 1937) 869,880, 159. White, 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. The New Baby by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,464,713, 89. The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 1,402,176, 259. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. (Nov. 30, 2011). Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? 1. PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. Let's Get Invisible! (GB #6) by R.L. by Nancy Burkert (Puffin, 1988) 3,333,131, 49. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. $10 at Amazon. Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lists Nel, Philip. Thomas Wolfe once said that we can never go home again. Illustration: Nadia Shireen Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our. The Bug Book & Bug Bottle by Hugh Danks (Workman, 1987) 1,637,000, 195. 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. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. The Cuckoo Clock of Doom (GB #28) by R.L. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. From beloved classics of children's literature to epic works of fantasy a. The Real Mother Goose by Blanche F. Wright (Rand McNally, 1916 OP) 3,600,000 (as of 1989), 34. The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. Monster Blood (GB #3) by R.L. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. June 11, 2008. Click here to retrieve reset your password. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1968) 5,154,128, 16. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. Star Wars Episode I Cross Sections (DK, 1999) 1,100,000, 122. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. score: 1,203 , and 13 people voted. by Jon Scieszka, illus. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. 100 best children's books, as chosen by our readers Age: 2+. The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford (Random House, 1989) 1,278,397, 309. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. To set up immediate access, click here. Rowling." . Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. Publishing Perspective. Illustrated by: Marc Simont. I Can Count to 100& Can You? Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Puffin, 1977) 1,623,359, 200. (Dec. 1, 2010). by Nick Backes (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,199, 232. To honor the best books for young adults and children, TIME compiled this survey in consultation with respected peers such as U.S. Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, children's-book historian Leonard Marcus, the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress, the Every Child a Reader literacy foundation and 10 independent . by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 4,049,621, 27. Weirdo, 8.99, from Blackwells - buy here. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene (Dell, 1976 and Puffin, 1999) 1,831,487, 154. Download a selection of social media cards to share with your friends - and make sure you tag us @BookTrust! The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 1,945,447, 141. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. NPR's 100 Best Children's Books : NPR - NPR.org Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. http://robertmunsch.com/about, Scholastic. by. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1979) 1,208,413, 319. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (Dell, 1984) 5,176,665, 15. Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2,574,531 copies sold) 2. 25 Must-Read 2021 Picture Books For Your Child's Bookshelves - BOOK RIOT by Tammie Speer-Lyon (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 781,939, 176. The Best Books to Get Your Finances in Order. Top 100 WHSmith Books | WHSmith The rest, as they say, is history. by Katherine Howard, illus. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1996) 1,536,982, 224. Morris Gleitzman. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. You Can't Scare Me! This product is only available to collect in store. The U.K.'s 100 bestsellers list of 2018 comprises nearly 16 million copies. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. A down-on-her-luck British writer, J.K. Rowling, waved a magic wand and changed children's literature forever. Browse Audiobooks Ryan Jenkins - Sorted By Best Selling this Month As Seen on #BookTok. Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. 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. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,050,137, 366. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. Arthur Goes to School by Marc Brown (Random House, 1995) 989,015, 138. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 4,043,578, 27. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Coming in at number one is the highest selling Little Golden Book and highest selling children's story of all time with sales exceeding 14,898,341 individual sales as of 2001: The Poky Little Puppy. Musashi (The greatest samurai of all time) PTW Edutainment. If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff, 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 With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,952,213, 65. At the time, the company said the average cost of its books was 25 cents. The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,135,588, 116. Age: 8+. Top Offers. The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,975,418, 137. Santa Mouse by Elfrieda Dewitt (Grosset & Dunlap , 1966 OP) 1,078,215, 125. (Nov. 28, 2011). Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. 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. Richard Scarry's Find Your ABC's by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 1,929,420, 144. The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Dodie Smith . Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1983) 1,072,802, 359. Curious George by H.A. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. 5 offers from 7.99 #52. . All-Time Bestselling Children's Books - PublishersWeekly.com The board book is . Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. Welcome to Camp Nightmare (GB #9) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,626,052, 199. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 2,016,712, 133. The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 2,209,774, 56. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. Amazon Best Sellers: Best Books Upon his return, Harry is thrilled that he can suddenly speak Parseltongue, the language snakes. Mary L. Trump, Too Much and Never Enough (1,235,924 copies sold) 5. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,271,571, 311. Your browser is out of date. 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. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Puffin, 1985) 1,135,412, 343. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,172,525, 13. Disney's Storybook Collection (Disney Press, 1998) 1,192,044, 108. "Harry Potter." Whites, or . The Tall Book of Nursery Tales by Feodor Rojankovsky (HarperCollins, 1944 OP) 968,218, 147. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. 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 Publishing houses have consolidated. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,781,859, 165. 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. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1986) 2,096,072, 119. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 4,530,183, 20. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. OhMyOhMyOh Dinosaurs! by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. The 100 Best Children's Books of All Time BBC - The Big Read - Top 100 Books - Logo of the BBC 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. The Little Rabbit by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1980) 1,734,853, 172. The Best Children's Books of 2022 - The New York Times Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. The Ultimate Guide to Selling Children's Books 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. The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) 3,299,162, 50. The Pigman by Paul Zindel (Bantam, 1978) 3,552,853, 40. Scuffy was "meant for bigger things" and sailing in a bathtub was not one of them. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. 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 by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Dell, 1972) 6,478,427, 9. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. (Nov. 29, 2011). 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). Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,671,858, 78. 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 . Mahogany L. Browneis the author of Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Baby, andBlack Girl Magic. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. Guess How Much I Love You (board book) (Candlewick, 1996) 2,199,550, 57. These are the UK's favourite children's books Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,114,920, 347. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Scholastic Reference, 1996) 1,476,792, 84. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Experts have recommended and discussed a huge range of books. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,344,700, 286. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. Where's Waldo? Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. Illustration by Valerie Ruland-Schwartz. The Best YA and Children's Books of 2021 | Time The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 3,051,210, 60. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Totally Awesome Activity Book (Random House, 1990 OP) 912,333, 152. "The Story of Pat the Bunny." The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1924) 1,856,687, 68. 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