by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. New York Times Non-Fiction. (Nov. 28, 2011). 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 . by Lane Smith (Viking, 1992) 865,829, 161. 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. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 3,182,566, 54. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. 3. Written by Oliver Strand , Elizabeth Bird , Allie Early , Hannah Doolin , Time Out Kids contributors & Danielle. Deep Trouble (GB #19) by R.L. Meet Babar and His Family by Laurent de Brunhoff (Random House, 1973 OP) 1,228,596, 314. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! 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. New Kids on the Block by Grace Catalano (Bantam, 1989 OP) 1,708,726, 177. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1968) 5,154,128, 16. (Nov. 29, 2011). Vote for your favorite in the poll below. Superfudge by Judy Blume (Dell, 1981) 4,248,980, 24. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. 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. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar (Random House, 1988) 1,198,525, 326. "The Story of Pat the Bunny." (GB #44) by R. L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,663,438, 189. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. $10 at Amazon. Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. by. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. Harry, along with Dumbledore, feverishly tries to unmask the complex story of Tom Riddle, the boy who becomes the evil Lord. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. My Hairiest Adventure (GB #26) by R.L. Click here to retrieve reset your password. Rowling." The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1943) 1,753,185, 71. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. The top 50 bestselling books of all time: 1. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 881,617, 154. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff (Random House, 1937) 869,880, 159. Children's Picture Books Food & Drink Romance Mystery Fantasy Science Fiction Comics Bio & Autobio History & Poli-Sci Religion Fiction Religion Nonfiction Bestseller Archive Children's. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1996) 1,536,982, 224. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1979) 2,059,569, 128. There's a Wocket in My Pocket (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 843,057, 168. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illus. $9 at Amazon Credit: Nosy Crow This book combines two things kids love: outer space and hide-and-seek. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. Amelia Bedelia Helps Out by Peggy Parish, illus. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1959) 981,002, 140. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. 9 December 2011. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. 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. The Tale of Jemina Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1908) 3,839,474, 30. That's a huge number, even. Mahogany L. Browneis the author of Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Baby, andBlack Girl Magic. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,149,236, 337. Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? (GB #6) by R.L. Collectively, the series . Richard Scarry's Find Your ABC's by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 1,929,420, 144. In this video, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 best-selling books of all time. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1973) 1,591,493, 203. (Nov. 29, 2011). The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh, illus. Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole, illus. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. A Shocker on Shock Street (GB #35) by R.L. It's tough going, since Tootle likes to chase butterflies, pick flowers and race horses. Meet Samantha by Susan Adler, illus. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. by Rev. by Edward Frascino (HarperCollins, 1973) 2,539,114, 84. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. by Katherine Howard, illus. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. Charlotte's Web by E.B. 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. Night of the Living Dummy (GB #7) by R.L. (Nov. 29, 2011). 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,. 03 March 2022 Image: Ryan MacEachern/Penguin Howliday Inn by James Howe (Avon, 1983) 1,465,001, 239. Hinton in the 1960s. Frog and Toad, by Arnold Lobel. Hinton (Dell, 1968 and Puffin, 1997) 9,695,159, 3. [10] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. So what are the best-selling children's books of all time? The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig, illus. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. 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" Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Are You My Mother? " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (GB #34) by R.L. The Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1987) 2,357,061, 96. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 by James Stevenson (Random House, 1987) 994,145, 136. Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. 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. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . Want to Read. The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1961) 1,024,838, 130. (Dec. 1, 2010). The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 4,530,183, 20. This can be attributed to the fact that many older books have reached bestseller status within the past five years, while many newer titles achieved high levels of sales right out of the gate. The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1985) 1,011,704, 133. The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. This product is only available to collect in store. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,528,311, 226. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1991) 1,651,294, 193. Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish, illus. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. 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 Say Cheese and Die (GB #4) by R.L. My First Word Board Book (DK, 1997) 1,000,000, 135. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. Courtesy of Amazon. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. . Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 1,828,417, 156. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,217,778, 317. Barney's Hats (Lyrick, 1993)2,278,177, 101. Arthur Goes to School by Marc Brown (Random House, 1995) 989,015, 138. 20 . A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. OhMyOhMyOh Dinosaurs! Sunshine by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 1,900,000, 147. The Runaway Bunny (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1981) 1,784,697, 164. Of course that doesn't compare to the fact that someone is turning Hogwarts' students into stone. The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. by P.D. Richard Scarry Cars & Trucks A to Z by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1990) 791,529, 174. Nosy Crow Where's the Astronaut? 100 best children's books This is our list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years: the ultimate booklist to read before you're 14. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. We say "or so" because trying to corral the sales figure of a book is like trying to capture a Golden Snitch during a round of Quidditch. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. The authors of the former Waterstones Children's Book Prize nominee Kid Normal return with a wildly imaginative and funny tale of a devastating dream device and a group of resourceful kids who must rescue a professor from inside a living nightmare. by Clement Hurd (HarperFestival, 1991) 1,212,945, 105. The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1977) 1,292,117, 303. Be Careful What You Wish For (GB #12) by R.L. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (GB #14) by R.L. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. 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 The Pigman by Paul Zindel (Bantam, 1978) 3,552,853, 40. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. Children's bestseller lists, once few and far between, have proliferated, as have bestsellers. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. 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 Long Winter (Little House, #6) by. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,747,614, 168. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1974) 1,360,839, 94. The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars (Puffin, 1981) 1,424,466, 252. by Lynn Sweat (HarperCollins, 1987) 2,549,344, 82. Some of the choices may surprise you. Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: John Perritano