Courtesy of Amazon. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 4,118,761, 26. (Klutz, 1987) 1,481,187, 238. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,640,157, 38. 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 4. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,381,145, 268. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. Image Source. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1907) 3,079,464, 38. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1987) 1,694,589, 179. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. by Sarah Boore (Klutz, 1993) 2,609,201, 47. The listings are b. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. Matilda by Roald Dahl, illus. A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . The Original #1 Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1958) 1,551,898, 219. Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. Prince Caspian by C.S. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. Left Behind: The Kids #1: The Vanishings by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (Tyndale House, 1998) 1,145,768, 338. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. Do You Know Colors? I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 1,003,122, 134. INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! by Laura Cornell (HarperCollins/ Cotler, 1998) 771,103, 182. Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. The Alphabet Book by P.D. The board book is . 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." 6. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1990) 1,458,821, 242. Vote for your favorite in the poll below. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Storybook Based on the Movie (Random House, 1990 OP) 1,200,842, 107. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. No doubt you might have favorite, or two. Dec. 17, 2001. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. To find out more about PWs site license subscription options, please email Mike Popalardo at: [email protected]. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Just Lost by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,746,666, 169. From beloved classics of children's literature to epic works of fantasy a. Tootle by Gertrude. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. by P.D. Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. Morris Gleitzman. 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 . Charlotte's Web by E.B. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. Curious George by H.A. How I Got My Shrunken Head (GB #39) by R.L. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. The sixth book in the series focuses on the split in the Wizardring world as the war with the evil Lord Voldemort begins. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Puffin, 1985) 1,135,412, 343. "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. Image Source. GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. Explore great books from the likes of Julia Donaldson, Kes Gray and Judith Kerr, and nurture their love of stories. The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by. When it went on sale in 2007, the book sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours [source: Forbes]. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,335,585, 11. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. 7. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1979) 1,208,413, 319. New Kids on the Block by Grace Catalano (Bantam, 1989 OP) 1,708,726, 177. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (FSG, 1985) 1,750,692, 166. All rights reserved. 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,009,300, 135. Guess How Much I Love You (board book) (Candlewick, 1996) 2,199,550, 57. These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. The Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1987) 2,357,061, 96. At one point, he threw all his stories away, only to write them again at the behest of his wife. Barney's Color Surprise (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,509,244, 82. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. Shop our brilliant Children's Book Chart online at WHSmith for big savings on a fantastic range of products. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. The Swift biography retails for $5.39 on Amazon. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. 20 . Deenie by Judy Blume (Dell, 1974) 1,887,906, 148. (Nov. 29, 2011). 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. Hinton in the 1960s. The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1977) 1,292,117, 303. Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1991) 1,132,605, 116. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. The Mystery of Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew #4) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,331,991, 101. by Jon Scieszka, illus. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. (Nov. 29, 2011). The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. 8. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. The Magic Locket by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1988) 1,390,000, 91. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell (Dell, 1975) 2,714,021, 76. Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. Nate the Great. It's Not the End of the World by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,280,220, 308. My Hairiest Adventure (GB #26) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,820,339, 157. Hunting for Hidden Gold (Hardy Boys #5) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1928) 1,179,533, 112. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,225,998, 315. 1. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. Go to the next page and thumb through the 20 best-selling children's books of all time incorporating the sales figures for, shall we say his name? New to PW? Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. (GB #15) by R.L. 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. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 760,000, 185. The Giver by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1994) 2,969,069, 64. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. Puppies Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1975) 1,659,544, 191. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume (Dell, 1988) 1,507,735, 233. 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" Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. 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. 1 (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,343,018, 52. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. 1. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. Happy Birthday to You! Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 2,081,045, 123. Top Offers. Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. Baby's First Words by Lars Wik (Random House, 1985) 1,251,684, 104. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. Nel, Philip. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. 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. I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 2,718,308, 74. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. The lists are based on actual sales as reported by publishers; they reflect domestic sales only, and do not include book club and international sales. Tootle by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1945) 8,560,277, 4. by Diane Goode (Random House, 1986) 1,520,603, 229. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1978) 1,457,508, 243. Sooper Dooper Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,554,284, 217. View On Amazon View On Barnesandnoble.com. Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. The rest, as they say, is history. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. Are You There, God? The best children's books of 2021 'Ought to come on prescription': Nadia Shireen's Barbara Throws a Wobbler. The Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. Paperback. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. by James Stevenson (Random House, 1987) 994,145, 136. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. 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. 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. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. Meet Samantha by Susan Adler, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,496,515, 235. "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. . 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. Although he really didn't read a book until high school, Rawls began to write when he was older. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. Mr. Brown Can Moo! The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. $10 at Amazon. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. Just a Daydream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,105,409, 353. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-sitters Club #1) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 3,063,021, 59. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,161,407, 332. Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. Surprise Island by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,034,435, 371. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha All By Myself by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 3,187,848, 53. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. by Janet Shaw, illus. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 2,209,774, 56. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Puffin, 1977) 1,623,359, 200. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. To set up immediate access, click here. Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, illus. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,442,811, 245. 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. Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (1,235,099 copies sold) 6. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (GB #5) by R.L. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28.