Magazine Features. Hinton in the 1960s. by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Who can forget the pig that becomes famous with the help of his friend Charlotte and a barnyard menagerie? Disney's The Lion King adapted by Margo Hover (Golden, 1994) 1,839,000 (figures since 1996 not available), 153. Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. 5. The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1990) 2,059,126, 129. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Collectively, the series . Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,671,858, 78. The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (Random House, 1977 OP) 1,219,250, 316. [10] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. First published in 1902, Beatrix Potter not only wrote this classic story about the disobedient young Peter, but illustrated it as well. Sept. 7, 2010. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. Why I'm Afraid of Bees (GB #36) by R.L. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. Disney's Princess Collection (Disney Press, 1999) 832,931, 170. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. The Night of the Living Dummy II (GB #31) by R.L. Happy Birthday, Samantha! An editor urged Blume to pen a much longer story. The Little Lamb by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1977) 1,436,646, 248. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,577,808, 210. 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. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. Mr. Brown Can Moo! (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,339,547, 99. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. Browse Top 100 Best-Selling Magazines. Paperback. Musashi (The greatest samurai of all time) PTW Edutainment. The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,975,418, 137. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff, illus. Dr. Seuss's ABC (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,338,315, 100. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. 1. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (Harcourt, 1965) 1,109,633, 350. The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. The Day the Crayons Quit. Age: 8+. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,829,568, 70. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (GB #34) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,321,582, 293. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish, illus. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. White, who penned this classic tale along with another, "Stuart Little." Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! 7 best seafood centrepieces for Easter 2023. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. by Ron Barrett (Aladdin, 1982) 1,399,908 (figures not available before 1985), 260. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. Wondering how we whittled down our 100 Best Books list? 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. by Lois Ehlert (Little Simon, 1993) 855,488, 162. Target. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (HarperCollins, 1995) 1,291,533, 304. by Tammie Speer-Lyon (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 781,939, 176. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. Rumble Fish by S.E. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,043,904, 369. (GB #15) by R.L. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1990) 2,544,584, 83. Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! The Magic Faraway Tree Author: Enid Blyton Interest level: 7+ Reading age: 7+ Pippi Longstocking Author: Astrid Lindgren Translator: Tiina Nunnally Illustrator: Lauren Child Interest level: 6+ Reading age: 8+ Dog Man Author: Dav Pilkey Interest level: 6-8 Reading age: 6+ Finn Family Moomintroll Author: Tove Jansson Translator: Elizabeth Portch A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1981) 4,269,048, 23. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,344,700, 286. Manga and Graphic Novels See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. 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. 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]. Find out more. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,161,407, 332. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. 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. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. Go Eat Worms! The Great Brain by John Fitzgerald (Dell, 1972) 1,566,060, 213. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. by Sheila McGraw (Firefly, 1986) 6,970,000, 5. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. "The Story of Pat the Bunny." The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. Stuart Little by E.B. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. Prince Caspian by C.S. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,541,772, 223. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger MacBride (HarperCollins, 1993) 1,045,194, 368. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. Peek-a-Boo, I See You by Joan Phillips (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 764,818, 184. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. 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. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. Just for You by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,371,338, 45. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illus. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. The Real Mother Goose by Blanche F. Wright (Rand McNally, 1916 OP) 3,600,000 (as of 1989), 34. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. Narrative Nonfiction to Rival Thrillers. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. 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. Sabine Deviche. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock, illus. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. In book five of the Chronicles of Aryzia we enter the dragons' world and gain their perspective of what really took place during the Warrior Princess Series and Revolution Series. 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. Tawny Scrawny Lion by Kathryn Jackson (Golden, 1952) 1,126,000, 118. Happy Birthday to You! Ginger and Pickles Bookshop, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The highest selling and most translated book of all time, "Don . 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 Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. "Rowling Looking into Harry Potter E-Books." by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,180,023, 110. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,172,525, 13. Salinger (Little, Brown, 1951) 3,959,442, 30. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 2,115,170, 117. Cozy . Millions of Johnnies and Janes have learned to read because of Dr. Seuss and a silly cat in a hat. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1974) 1,360,839, 94. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,781,859, 165. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1969) 2,923,826, 41. Thank you, Robert Munsch. Top Offers. Go, Dog. Me Too! Charlotte's Web by E.B. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,271,571, 311. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. When it went on sale in 2007, the book sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours [source: Forbes]. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. Currently, Sorcerer's Stone is the sixth best-selling book of all time, just behind "The Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. White, illus. Eastman (Random House, 1961) 3,482,666, 35. How To Kill a Monster (GB #46) by R.L. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1982 and HarperCollins, 1995) 6,394,587, 11. You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,484,187, 237. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. Animals in the Sky. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. 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. Revisiting old stories we find new understanding while also delighting in new and exciting undiscovered plots as well. 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. 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 magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1991) 1,132,605, 116. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. The Tall Book of Nursery Tales by Feodor Rojankovsky (HarperCollins, 1944 OP) 968,218, 147. Barack Obama, A Promised Land (2,574,531 copies sold) 2. Arthur's Birthday by Marc Brown (Little, Brown, 1991) 1,151,938, 335. 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. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. 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 Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants.