Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. 4. Your browser is out of date. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 760,000, 185. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,835,013, 31. Green Eggs and Ham. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. Illustrated by: Marc Simont. "Charlotte's Web." Publishing houses have consolidated. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,565,688, 214. Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955) 7,366,073, 9. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. This is a list of children's classic books published no later than 2008 and still available in the English language. Stellaluna is the tender story of a lost young bat who finally finds her way safely home to her mother and friends. The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore) by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1991) 1,100,906, 354. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 1,003,122, 134. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. 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. The Great Waldo Search by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,819,598, 44. Harry Potter's magic transformed Rowling from a mother on public assistance to one of the richest people in the world. . Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1991) 1,651,294, 193. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! 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. Dav Pilkey, Dog Man (1,240,277 copies sold) 4. by Don Wood (Harcourt, 1984) 937,672, 148. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1976) 1,524,138, 227. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. . The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. The Tiger Who Came to Tea is one of the best selling children's books of all time. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. Sign up to our newsletters full of updates, activities, ways to support us and fun ideas to inspire children to read. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. 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. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. 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. Want to Read. Eastman (Random House, 1960) 4,135,762, 25. Thomas Gets Tricked by Rev. "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. 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 Katherine Howard, illus. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! Pinballs by Betsy Byars (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,081,792, 357. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1974) 1,360,839, 94. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. The Giver by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1994) 2,969,069, 64. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays (Price Stern Sloan, 1977) 2,335,479, 99. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. by. Happy Birthday, Samantha! Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose by Eloise Wilkin (Golden, 1961) 1,471,000, 85. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. The Cay by Theodore Taylor (Avon, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1976) 3,088,704, 58. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, 1995) 1,630,908, 75. My Hairiest Adventure (GB #26) by R.L. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1996) 1,464,282, 240. "Rowling Looking into Harry Potter E-Books." Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Dell, 1972) 6,478,427, 9. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. But when a not-so-nice parrot makes fun of Sookie's appearance, the elephant becomes extremely self-conscious, until he meets others just like him. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. The Day the Crayons Quit. Say Cheese and Die& Again! The House on the Cliff (Hardy Boys #2) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 1,712,433, 73. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. Happy Easter, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,409,788, 258. Of these, nearly a third 31% were children's books, by McCrudden's count. by Dr. Seuss, illus. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) 3,299,162, 50. Tootle by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1945) 8,560,277, 4. 5. Each Peach Pear Plum amazon.co.uk amazon.co.uk amazon.co.uk 3. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. Go, Dog. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. White, illus. The average cost of a Little Golden Book today is 4.99. Written in 1947, "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" still resonates today in this image-conscious world. W. Awdry (Random House, 1990) 1,113,713, 348. The Outsiders by S.E. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. 7 best seafood centrepieces for Easter 2023. Follow Max as he becomes king of the wild things after his bedroom transforms into a wild jungle. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. Richard Scarry's Find Your ABC's by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 1,929,420, 144. (I Can Read Level 2) Now 33% Off. House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, illus. The rest, as they say, is history. Age: 8+. Santa Mouse by Elfrieda Dewitt (Grosset & Dunlap , 1966 OP) 1,078,215, 125. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (Harcourt, 1965) 1,109,633, 350. by Rev. Monster Blood III (GB #29) by R.L. Newspaper Subscriptions. 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" 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! Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. 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 This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. (GB #21) by R.L. Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 1,327,556, 290. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. (Nov. 28, 2011). Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1990) 2,544,584, 83. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Me Too! Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. Monster Blood (GB #3) by R.L. Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell (Dell, 1975) 2,714,021, 76. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1992) 865,829, 161. It Came from Beneath the Sink (GB #30) by R.L. The Unbelievable Bubble Book by John Cassidy et al. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Just Grandma and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1975) 3,415,132, 44. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1977) 4,720,426, 18. Little Critter Joke Book by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 1,084,719, 355. 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. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. Curious George by H.A. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1991) 3,613,958, 33. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,143,960, 339. by Edward Frascino (HarperCollins, 1973) 2,539,114, 84. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. 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. The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,971,688, 63. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1991) 1,132,605, 116. Eastman (Random House, 1961) 3,482,666, 35. This award-winning book by Janell Cannon has sold over 500,000 copies and was on the bestseller list for more than two years. "Harry Potter." I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,971,943, 62. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. Lapinski Click & Collect only 1.00 Paperback Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1992) 1,586,721, 205. One Day at Horrorland (GB #16) by R.L. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. Clear rating. You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. There's a Wocket in My Pocket! Meet Babar and His Family by Laurent de Brunhoff (Random House, 1973 OP) 1,228,596, 314. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,828,417, 156. Books in the public domain generally are not listed, since aggregate sales figures are not available. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. 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. The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff (Dell, 1984) 1,167,702, 331. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Scholastic Reference, 1996) 1,476,792, 84. Kirsten Learns a Lesson by Janet Shaw, illus. The series consists of two groups. Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/09/top-25-bestselling-books-of-all-time/, Harper Collins. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. View On Amazon View On Barnesandnoble.com. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (Avon, 1996) 2,018,158, 132. 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. Wee Sing Along (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,136,333, 342. By 2011, Rowling had sold 450 million or so Harry Potter books [source: ABC News]. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 4,530,183, 20. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,421,001, 253. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop-Up (Random House, 1990 OP) 757,085, 187. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Blubber by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,412,111, 22. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Storybook Based on the Movie (Random House, 1990 OP) 1,200,842, 107. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,871,820, 150. Chocolate Fever by Robert K. Smith (Dell, 1978) 2,086,501, 120. (GB #15) by R.L. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. The Little Duck by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1976) 2,061,439, 127. Essential Health & Wellness. 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. 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. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. Happy Birthday to You! The Alphabet Book by P.D. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,001,907 (figures not available before 1994). To honor the best books for young adults and children, TIME compiled this survey in consultation with respected peers such as U.S. Childrens Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, childrens-book historian Leonard Marcus, the National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature, the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress, the Every Child a Reader literacy foundation and 10 independent booksellers. Publishers Weekly. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 3,051,210, 60. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,067,419, 361. The Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1987) 2,357,061, 96. "The Story of Pat the Bunny." 500 Words to Grow On by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1973) 2,620,082, 80. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. This product is only available to collect in store. 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. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. Hinton (Dell, 1980) 1,688,627, 181. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. First published in 1902, Beatrix Potter not only wrote this classic story about the disobedient young Peter, but illustrated it as well. Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) by Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman. Barney's Color Surprise (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,509,244, 82. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1984) 3,789,359, 33. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 3,182,566, 54. Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? (Nov. 29, 2011). Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,484,187, 237. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. Baby's Animal Friend by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1988) 920,386, 150. Disney's The Little Mermaid adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,467,300 (figures since 1996 not available), 88. The Truck Book by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1978) 2,303,615, 100. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,818,748, 158. $10 at Amazon. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. I Can Read with My Eyes Shut by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1978) 2,139,084, 59. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all. INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set: Includes 3 Favorite Frog and Toad Stories! Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. . Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Dec. 17, 2001. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,043,904, 369. Courtesy of Amazon. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. Mother Goose by Aurellius Battaglia (Random House, 1973) 1,459,584, 241. The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,564,332, 215. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. The Swift biography retails for $5.39 on Amazon. Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, illus. A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock, illus. Monster Blood II (GB #18) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. This funny book imagines what would happen if all the colors in a box of crayons "quit" for the day. He has never set out to write "issues books" and says that his writing is as much for himself as for his readers. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Dell, 1969) 4,817,247, 17. Revisiting old stories we find new understanding while also delighting in new and exciting undiscovered plots as well. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 2,718,308, 74. by P.D. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1976) 752,926, 188. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,321,582, 293. Best roast potatoes for 2023. There's a Wocket in My Pocket (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 843,057, 168. Best of Young Adult Fiction. by Sheila McGraw (Firefly, 1986) 6,970,000, 5. "All About Robert Munsch." Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. At the time, the company said the average cost of its books was 25 cents. Find out all about how we chose the books, who helped us, and the rules we gave ourselves here. Are You My Mother? The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Morris Gleitzman. New Kids on the Block by Grace Catalano (Bantam, 1989 OP) 1,708,726, 177. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,161,407, 332. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Sabine Deviche. Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,674,452, 185. How I Got My Shrunken Head (GB #39) by R.L. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. As of June 2017, the series has been . Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. 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. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. NOTE: If you had a previous PW subscription, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Fuzzy Yellow Duckling by Matthew Van Fleet (Dial, 1995) 853,975, 163. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff, illus. Mad Libs #5 Goofy by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1993) 1,386,527, 263. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. We'd love you to get involved on social media! The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,950,303, 140. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1924) 1,856,687, 68. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. man and child in the UK taking a copy of each. Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1982) 1,944,334, 142. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. Doug explains about consent in catchy, direct prose and the bright, simple illustrations are extremely kid friendly. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole, illus. The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. You look for extra-terrestrial elements on the pages,. Millions of Johnnies and Janes have learned to read because of Dr. Seuss and a silly cat in a hat. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? Wondering how we whittled down our 100 Best Books list? Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. . by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,437,873, 247. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Avon, 1984 and Puffin, 1992) 1,080,100, 358. 92. Manga and Graphic Novels http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,528,311, 226. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. 7. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,829,568, 70. Never Talk to Strangers by Irma Joyce (Golden, 1967 OP) 1,934,275, 65. Children's Books Books By Age Books By Age 0-2 Years 3-5 Years 5-7 Years 9-14 Years Young Adults Activity Books Adventure Stories . Subscription Notification. May 25, 2011. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. Rumble Fish by S.E. You must have a goodreads account to vote. [10] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. 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. Dr. Seuss's ABC (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,338,315, 100. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1964) 3,446,646, 36. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 2,065,226, 125. by Ron Barrett (Aladdin, 1982) 1,399,908 (figures not available before 1985), 260. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 8,143,088, 5. 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. Upon his return, Harry is thrilled that he can suddenly speak Parseltongue, the language snakes. 20 . The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. For Fans of True Crime. Deep Trouble (GB #19) by R.L. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. Amelia Bedelia Helps Out by Peggy Parish, illus. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (Avon, 1979) 2,041,657, 131. Long before she wrote the story of Pat the Bunny, Dorothy Kunhardt was a well-respected children's author. 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