Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. "20 Best-Selling Childrens Books of All Time" The Little Duck by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1976) 2,061,439, 127. 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. My First Bible In Pictures by Kenneth Taylor (Tyndale House, 1989) 1,060,519, 127. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Puffin, 1976) 1,282,443, 307. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. Books for 8-12 Year Olds Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1994) 1,212,200 (figures since 1996 not available), 106. Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors. Bad Hare Day (GB #41) by R.L. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1926) 2,952,331, 40. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1995) 6,394,587, 11. A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,225,998, 315. Weirdo, 8.99, from Blackwells - buy here. Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. Her first book Lulu Loves The Library (US version is titled Lola at the Library) was published in 2010. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. 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 by Ron Barrett (Aladdin, 1982) 1,399,908 (figures not available before 1985), 260. Cozy . Since we last published these lists, back in 1996, a number of changes have taken place within the industry. Sports. Image Source. Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. Currently, Sorcerer's Stone is the sixth best-selling book of all time, just behind "The Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith. (Nov. 30, 2011). Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. Can You? Pinballs by Betsy Byars (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,081,792, 357. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 12-14 year olds from the last 100 years. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1970) 1,311,387, 102. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. June 11, 2008. A down-on-her-luck British writer, J.K. Rowling, waved a magic wand and changed children's literature forever. Barney's Hats (Lyrick, 1993)2,278,177, 101. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. We earn a . Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? (Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/charlottesweb/default.aspx, Huffington Post. 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. Why I'm Afraid of Bees (GB #36) by R.L. Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time. Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,353,601, 281. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,316,723, 295. Magazine Features. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1989) 1,111,000, 120. Find out more. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,061,727, 365. When it went on sale in 2007, the book sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours [source: Forbes]. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. The Farm Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1964) 2,142,875, 115. The series consists of two groups. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . 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. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden, illus. Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. 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. Walt Disney's Storyland by Walt Disney (Golden, 1962) 2,400,904 (figures since 1996 not available), 50. Illustration: Nadia Shireen Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our. Go Eat Worms! Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1976) 1,524,138, 227. For Fans of True Crime. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. The Outsiders by S.E. The Haunted Mask II (GB #36) by R.L. "All About Robert Munsch." The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. 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. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1992) 1,586,721, 205. 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." 20 . Age: 8+. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. |. My First Word Board Book (DK, 1997) 1,000,000, 135. Subscription Notification. Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) by Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman. On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. 26. Fuzzy Yellow Duckling by Matthew Van Fleet (Dial, 1995) 853,975, 163. Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. Disney's the Lion King adapted by Justine Korman (Golden, 1994) 3,900,150, 29. by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,180,023, 110. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (Dec. 1, 2011). The AskALLi team asked Kate all about her experiences of marketing children's books abroad. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. Sales of old favorites from Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Maurice Sendak, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Stan and Jan Berenstain remain strong, while sales of bestselling titles from the 1980s and early '90s--most notably Goosebumps, Baby-sitters Club and Barney--have dropped off dramatically. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,835,013, 31. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,412,734, 257. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. The Alphabet Book by P.D. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. "Harry Potter." Puppies Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1975) 1,659,544, 191. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. That was long before Rowling's last volume in 2007, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours, eclipsing in one day the all-time children's best-seller, "The Poky Little Puppy", first published in 1942 [sources: Forbes; Random House]. (GB #15) by R.L. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. (I Can Read Level 2) Now 33% Off. by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 2,081,045, 123. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Totally Awesome Activity Book (Random House, 1990 OP) 912,333, 152. "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. Whites, or . Best of Young Adult Fiction. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,123,266, 345. 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. The Runaway Bunny (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. 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. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. Titles In This Set:Dragon MountainDragon LegendDragon CityDragon RisingDragon DestinyDragon Realm Adventure World Book DayDragon Mountain:When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a summer camp in middle-of-nowhere China he doesn't know what to expect. That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. You look for extra-terrestrial elements on the pages,. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 881,617, 154. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,952,213, 65. It Came from Beneath the Sink (GB #30) by R.L. Kirsten Learns a Lesson by Janet Shaw, illus. If working at an office location and you are not "logged in", simply close and relaunch your preferred browser. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,001,907 (figures not available before 1994). A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. Before such a thing could happen, Tootle has to go to school and learn how to stay on the track. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell (Dell, 1975) 2,714,021, 76. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1985) 1,011,704, 133. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,818,748, 158. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. by Rev. The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2,574,531 copies sold) 2. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. 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. Nate the Great. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. 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. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1979) 1,208,413, 319. The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,369,456, 274. Morris Gleitzman. The Giver by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1994) 2,969,069, 64. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. White, illus. Curious George by H.A. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (Avon, 1979) 2,041,657, 131. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. 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. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. April 4, 2011. by James Stevenson (Random House, 1987) 994,145, 136. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,394,665, 262. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling (Dell, 1984) 2,456,223, 90. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. That's a huge number, even. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. 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 . The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. 17 authors favorite books for young readers, how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. 6 By Jennifer Krauss Dec. 8, 2022. By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. 1. Fiction for Food Lovers. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. 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). Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. Hardcovers 1. Baby's Animal Friend by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1988) 920,386, 150. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (Dell, 1984) 5,176,665, 15. Yet, she always believed books were more than just ink on paper. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. Click & Collect Amari and the Night Brothers New to PW? Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. 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. Before you know who and the Sorcerer's Stone came along, "The Poky Little Puppy", written by Jannette Sebring Lowery and illustrated by Gustaff Tenggren, held the honor of being the best-selling children's book of all time. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Drum roll, please. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose by Eloise Wilkin (Golden, 1961) 1,471,000, 85. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. Tex by S.E. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,172,525, 13. Tootle is a baby locomotive who wants to become the Flyer on the New York to Chicago route. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1942) 750,456, 189. Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. The first group consists of books 1-28, in which Morgan Le Fay .more Buy at Amazon The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (GB #5) by R.L. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. (Nov. 29, 2011). The Magic Locket by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1988) 1,390,000, 91. 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. 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Rainbow Valley by L.M. Arnold . Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. list created January 24th, 2016 Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch (Firefly 1986) 1,049,000, 129. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. 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 . 4. Happy Birthday, Samantha! (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. 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. The Kitten Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1968) 2,349,000, 97. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (FSG, 1985) 1,750,692, 166. The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,529,187, 225. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 1,327,556, 290. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,558,523, 216. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1904) 4,163,244, 24. Written by Oliver Strand , Elizabeth Bird , Allie Early , Hannah Doolin , Time Out Kids contributors & Danielle. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. No doubt you might have favorite, or two. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. 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. 3.3 out of 5 stars . by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1947) 2,441,836, 49. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. The Night of the Living Dummy II (GB #31) by R.L. Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,683,969, 184. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. Go! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puffin via amazon.co.uk Puffin Advertisement 2. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,626,052, 199. Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman (2001) Former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman's novel described a world in which black Africans had enslaved white Europeans. (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! The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. Richard Scarry's Find Your ABC's by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 1,929,420, 144. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . Disney's Princess Collection (Disney Press, 1999) 832,931, 170. 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth (Andrews McMeel, 1990) 1,040,000, 370. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 8,143,088, 5. Blog - Posted on Monday, Mar 30 125 Best Children's Books of All Time Whether it's read out loud by a parent, covertly read under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime, or assigned as class reading children's books have the ability to capture imaginations, perhaps more than any other genre.. From Max's wild rumpus to Winnie's reflections on true friendship; from Captain Nemo . Oh, the Places You'll Go! 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 by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1991) 3,613,958, 33. 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. The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1977) 1,292,117, 303. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. By 2011, Rowling had sold 450 million or so Harry Potter books [source: ABC News]. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff (Dell, 1984) 1,167,702, 331. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1928) 1,099,862, 123.On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Harcourt, 1991) 1,089,165, 124. It's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,280,220, 308. 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.