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. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 1,071,060, 126. [10] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. 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, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. The best children's books of 2021 'Ought to come on prescription': Nadia Shireen's Barbara Throws a Wobbler. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. Can You? (GB #15) by R.L. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1972) 4,251,935, 23. 1. 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. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! 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. Macmillan Dictionary for Children edited by Judith Levy (Macmillan, 1975) 3,054,401, 39. Get in touch on Twitter @BookTrust to let us know! Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton (Random House, 1985) 1,385,277, 264. Image Source. Meet Addy by Connie Porter, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,344,700, 286. Publishing houses have consolidated. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. I Am a Bunny by Ole Risom, illus. The critics named 151. The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars (Puffin, 1981) 1,424,466, 252. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. 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. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 2,034,130, 63. There's a Wocket in My Pocket! The Secret of the Old Mill (Hardy Boys #3) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,467,645, 87. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. Of course, the lives of caterpillars are short lived; after all, they turn into butterflies. by P.D. (for ages 3-7) Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn (2010) Anna McQuinn grew up in a small town in Western Ireland called Castleisland. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 3,182,566, 54. Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. Ginger and Pickles Bookshop, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314, 22. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. 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. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . Just Imagine (Lyrick, 1992 OP) 2,861,949, 43. Vote for your favorite in the poll below. 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. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. 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 by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." Star Wars Episode I Cross Sections (DK, 1999) 1,100,000, 122. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. And what have we left off? Trouble for Thomas by Rev. As Seen on #BookTok. If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, illus. Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. My First Word Book (DK, 1999) 750,000, 1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,335,585, 11. The Riddle Book by Roy McKie (Random House, 1978) 1,112,194, 349. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,153,477, 55. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,415,132, 44. Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. At the time, the company said the average cost of its books was 25 cents. Read our reviews for all of the books, split up into age range. 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. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. Stone Fox by John Gardner, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. How To Kill a Monster (GB #46) by R.L. Find out all about how we chose the books, who helped us, and the rules we gave ourselves here. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. 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. PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. 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 Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. 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. It's tough going, since Tootle likes to chase butterflies, pick flowers and race horses. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. Blubber by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,412,111, 22. The Rainbow Fish by. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Storybook Based on the Movie (Random House, 1990 OP) 1,200,842, 107. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. by Eric Hill (Putnam, 1980) 1,136,918, 115. The Mystery of Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew #4) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,331,991, 101. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Dodie Smith . The Alphabet Book by P.D. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. Age: 2+. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. Monster Blood (GB #3) by R.L. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. (Nov. 28, 2011). A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. Hinton in the 1960s. Tex by S.E. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Drum roll, please. The Large Family Stories amazon.com. 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. "And this is the life for me.". Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. "Charlotte's Web." 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. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. Full of unforgettable characters and stories, picture books are not only great for our little ones' development but also loads of fun for parents and children to enjoy together. The Kitten Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1968) 2,349,000, 97. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1990) 2,059,126, 129. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,115,339, 346. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. Night of the Living Dummy (GB #7) by R.L. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. Harry Potter. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. Rowling." by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.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. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. 9 December 2011. Doug explains about consent in catchy, direct prose and the bright, simple illustrations are extremely kid friendly. The average cost of a Little Golden Book today is 4.99. The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1989) 1,111,000, 120. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. The best vegetarian and vegan Easter mains 2023. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,971,943, 62. (I Can Read Level 2) Now 33% Off. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. by Nancy Burkert (Puffin, 1988) 3,333,131, 49.