by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. Little Critter Joke Book by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 1,084,719, 355. House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, illus. First published in 1902, Beatrix Potter not only wrote this classic story about the disobedient young Peter, but illustrated it as well. The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1978) 1,457,508, 243. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,115,339, 346. "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1924) 1,856,687, 68. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Puffin, 1988 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,149,489, 56. The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. Meet Addy by Connie Porter, illus. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,747,614, 168. "The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats." Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,631,807, 8. A Shocker on Shock Street (GB #35) by R.L. The Secret of the Old Mill (Hardy Boys #3) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,467,645, 87. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Blubber by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,412,111, 22. Salinger (Little, Brown, 1951) 3,959,442, 30. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. Fiction for Food Lovers. (Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/charlottesweb/default.aspx, Huffington Post. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. 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. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Margo Hover (Golden, 1994) 1,839,000 (figures since 1996 not available), 153. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Dell, 1992 and Aladdin, 2000) 1,710,608, 176. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. 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 My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. 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. 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. Bunnicula by James Howe (Avon, 1980 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,349,179, 48. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,321,582, 293. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 3,051,210, 60. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,519,350, 230. Blume created Peter Hatcher, his family and an incorrigible 2-year-old brother nicknamed Fudge. 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 Mitten by Jan Brett (Putnam, 1989) 1,183,151, 111. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. Of these, nearly a third 31% were children's books, by McCrudden's count. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1986) 968,867, 146. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. Escape from the Carnival of Horrors (Give Yourself Goosebumps #1) by R.L. Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. In the 1950s, many believed that children's books were boring. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. My First Bible In Pictures by Kenneth Taylor (Tyndale House, 1989) 1,060,519, 127. Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume (Dell, 1973) 3,050,258, 61. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. by Dr. Seuss, illus. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire (Random House, 1960) 2,065,102, 61. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. Baby's Animal Friend by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1988) 920,386, 150. Mother Goose by Aurellius Battaglia (Random House, 1973) 1,459,584, 241. INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. Essential Health & Wellness. Morris Gleitzman. The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,353,601, 281. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. (GB #44) by R. L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,663,438, 189. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,732,642, 173. The Swift biography retails for $5.39 on Amazon. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,271,571, 311. by Don Wood (Harcourt, 1984) 937,672, 148. An editor urged Blume to pen a much longer story. by Lynn Sweat (HarperCollins, 1987) 2,549,344, 82. 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. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. 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). Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,286,993, 306. 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" . Before such a thing could happen, Tootle has to go to school and learn how to stay on the track. Thomas Gets Tricked by Rev. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (Avon, 1979 and HarperCollins, 1988) 3,110,517, 57. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . by Dahl Taylor and Melodye Rosales (Pleasant Co., 1993) 2,082,880, 122. Subscription Notification. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,316,723, 295. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 2,016,712, 133. 1 (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,343,018, 52. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 1,003,122, 134. Egg Monsters from Mars (GB #42) by R.L. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. The Unbelievable Bubble Book by John Cassidy et al. 17 authors favorite books for young readers, how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths. Want to Read. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. The Night of the Living Dummy II (GB #31) by R.L. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. by Tammie Speer-Lyon (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 781,939, 176. The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling (Dell, 1984) 2,456,223, 90. I Am a Bunny by Ole Risom, illus. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. Of course that doesn't compare to the fact that someone is turning Hogwarts' students into stone. The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. With the help of the man in the polka dot tie, Scuffy sails down the wide-open river, seeing all the world has to offer, which is not always good. . The Haunted Mask II (GB #36) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,323,436, 292. The Last Battle by C.S. .co.uk. Sara Gillingham, who wrote a wildly popular guide to constellations for elementary-aged kids in 2018, is back with a primer for toddlers and preschoolers. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. 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. (GB #21) by R.L. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,135,588, 116. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. by Rev. 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. Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rene Watson, Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. Yet, she always believed books were more than just ink on paper. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. The Truck Book by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1978) 2,303,615, 100. Browse Top 100 Best-Selling Magazines. I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 2,718,308, 74. The Berenstain Bears and the In Crowd by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,369,885, 273. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. The critics named 151. Ratburger, 5.99, Amazon BUY NOW Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae Perfect for children of all ages, this beautifully-illustrated picture book tells the story of Gerald the giraffe, who. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. "We've got a possibility of making a tremendous noise in the noisy discussion of why Johnny can't read," Seuss said prior to publication. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. 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 Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. by. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1970) 1,311,387, 102. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Go, Dog. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1942) 750,456, 189. For Fans of True Crime. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. 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. by Nick Backes (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,199, 232. by Theo. A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock, illus. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. The House on the Cliff (Hardy Boys #2) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 1,712,433, 73. Samantha Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp, illus. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1927) 849,527, 164. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. He has a long nose and wrinkled skin -- go figure. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. Find out all about how we chose the books, who helped us, and the rules we gave ourselves here. Stuart Little by E.B. 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,. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. 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 Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. Green Eggs and Ham. If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff, illus. In the… 2023 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,384,434, 265. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. The Little Lamb by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1977) 1,436,646, 248. 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 . by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,153,477, 55. by Lois Ehlert (Little Simon, 1993) 855,488, 162. These books are great fun for children, and a captivating introduction to mystery novels. Find out more. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. The Cat in the Hat (The Cat in the Hat, #1), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, A Bear Called Paddington (Paddington, #1), Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book), Frog And Toad Book Set: Frog And Toad Are Friends; Frog And Toad Together; Days With Frog And Toad; Frog And Toad All Year (Frog and Toad #1-4), Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Lngstrump, #1), The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, Miss Nelson Is Missing! The book's characters, particularly its narrator, Ponyboy Curtis, all struggle with teen angst and conflicting emotions. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,339,547, 99. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. Revisiting old stories we find new understanding while also delighting in new and exciting undiscovered plots as well. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. Me Too! Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Who can forget the pig that becomes famous with the help of his friend Charlotte and a barnyard menagerie? 1. Like the book's main character, Billy, author Wilson Rawls loved to spend time out in the woods as a child. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. by P.D. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,160,624, 333. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,397,515, 261. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. http://www.judyblume.com/books/fudge/tales.php. Weirdo introduces a story that many young . Can You? Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. The AskALLi team asked Kate all about her experiences of marketing children's books abroad. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1904) 4,163,244, 24. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042, 13. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. Sooper Dooper Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,554,284, 217. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien (Aladdin, 1975) 1,685,573 (figures not available before 1985), 182. Are You There, God? Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142.
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