100 Best Children's Books of All Time (Ages 8-9) The AskALLi team asked Kate all about her experiences of marketing children's books abroad. We're not going to spoil the ending if you haven't read the last Harry Potter title, in which Harry confronts He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,732,642, 173. I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 2,718,308, 74. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. When it went on sale in 2007, the book sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours [source: Forbes]. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. Blue's Clues: Blue's #1 Picnic by Buster Yablonski, illus. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1987) 4,244,219, 25. The 11 Best Children's Books of 2023 - Verywell Family Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 2,446,861 (figures not available before 1994), 92. Morris Gleitzman. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Children's Books Books | Penguin Random House I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. (Nov. 29, 2011). These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. 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. 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. The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. by Don Wood (Harcourt, 1984) 937,672, 148. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 2,034,130, 63. The Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks (Avon, 1987) 2,357,061, 96. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1926) 2,952,331, 40. Charlotte's Web by E.B. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose by Eloise Wilkin (Golden, 1961) 1,471,000, 85. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,380,612, 269. "Charlotte's Web." The highest selling and most translated book of all time, "Don . "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. Its roots can be traced from "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again," or more popularly known as simply "The Hobbit." The Kitten Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1968) 2,349,000, 97. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. Happy Birthday, Samantha! Left Behind: The Kids #1: The Vanishings by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (Tyndale House, 1998) 1,145,768, 338. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. Millions of Johnnies and Janes have learned to read because of Dr. Seuss and a silly cat in a hat. Moo Baa La La La (board book) by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,535,595, 80. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. UK Top 10 Children's books Direct from trade sales this is the Official UK Top 10 best-selling books for the week ending 17th February 2023 7+ readers Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) Jeff Kinney Paperback In Stock 7.19 7.99 YA readers A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Holly Jackson Paperback In Stock 8.09 8.99 7+ readers The Best Books to Get Your Finances in Order. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky (Dutton, 1990) 790,283, 175. Eastman (Random House, 1973) 1,368,803, 275. Pokmon: Official Pokmon Handbook by Maria Barbo (Scholastic, 1999) 1,449,712, 244. Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1990) 1,458,821, 242. Our favourite authors - Scholastic Kids' Club NPR's 100 Best Children's Books : NPR - NPR.org With their help, weve created two all-time lists of classics: 100 Best Young-Adult Books and 100 Best Childrens Books. Books in the public domain generally are not listed, since aggregate sales figures are not available. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? Hinton (Dell, 1980) 1,688,627, 181. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. 9 December 2011. Yet, she always believed books were more than just ink on paper. The board book is . Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. Thank you, Robert Munsch. I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,971,943, 62. Best selling books | Waterstones Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. Lapinski Click & Collect only 1.00 Paperback A Shocker on Shock Street (GB #35) by R.L. Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Kenn Nesbitts name. The Girl Who Cried Monster (GB #8) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,577,808, 210. Click here to retrieve reset your password. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,372,395, 272. The Bones Book & Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa (Workman, 1991) 1,700,000, 178. Samantha Learns a Lesson by Susan Adler, illus. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1964) 5,603,187, 15. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. Hardcovers 1. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Scholastic Reference, 1996) 1,476,792, 84. 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. Best Sellers: Children's Books Books | Penguin Random House The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illus. Free Delivery is available on orders over 30. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 We earn a . Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,187,300, 329. A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,225,998, 315. Night of the Living Dummy (GB #7) by R.L. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,305,104, 299. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 773,078, 181. 1. 3.3 out of 5 stars . 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." The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. Drum roll, please. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. 100 best children's books, as chosen by our readers The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. Nel, Philip. This product is only available to collect in store. June 11, 2008. by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. (Nov. 28, 2011). 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 6,393,523, 12. 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. The Cuckoo Clock of Doom (GB #28) by R.L. The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. 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. Can You? Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. Browse Audiobooks Ryan Jenkins - Sorted By Best Selling this Month Published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was Rowling's first book about the bespectacled wizard and his friends. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. 25 Must-Read 2021 Picture Books For Your Child's Bookshelves - BOOK RIOT Animals in the Sky. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. It Came from Beneath the Sink (GB #30) by R.L. The 30 best children's books of all time - The Independent The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (Avon, 1984 and Puffin, 1992) 1,080,100, 358. The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 1,945,447, 141. (Miss Nelson, #1), Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky, Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, Three Tales of My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1-3), We Are in a Book! Hinton in the 1960s. The Silver Chair by C.S. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. And what have we left off? Doug doesn't like hugs, but that doesn't mean he dislikes you. This best-selling book was first published in the UK under the name "Ten Little Niggers" after the children's counting rhyme and minstrel song, which serves as a major plot in the book. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1986) 2,096,072, 119. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,043,904, 369. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1992) 1,586,721, 205. My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. Like the book's main character, Billy, author Wilson Rawls loved to spend time out in the woods as a child. Where's Spot? Nosy Crow Where's the Astronaut? 1. Wee Sing Silly Songs (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,690,238, 180. The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary by P.D. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. by Katherine Howard, illus. Although it wasn't his first book, Seuss knew it would be special. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (Dell, 1980 and Avon, 1990) 2,703,141, 77. Dragon Realm Series 6 Books Collection Set Including World Book Day By Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. (GB #21) by R.L. The Little Engine That Could (Easy to Read) by Watty Piper (Grosset & Dunlap, 1986) 1,523,233, 228. Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays (Price Stern Sloan, 1977) 2,335,479, 99. Top 10 Best Selling Books of ALL TIME!!!!! - YouTube The Great Waldo Search by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,819,598, 44. Puppies Are Like That by Jan Pfloog (Random House, 1975) 1,659,544, 191. The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (GB #14) by R.L. Paperback. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. What's The Best-Selling Children's Book Of All Time? (Hint - Kidadl Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. 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. Best Children's Book The Year You Were Born - Books For Kids You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. The U.K.'s 100 bestsellers list of 2018 comprises nearly 16 million copies. by Rev. 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. 7 Publishing Insights Revealed By Last Year's Top 100 Bestselling Books by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. "The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats." The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1973) 1,591,493, 203. Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,674,452, 185. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movie novelization) by B.B. The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff (Random House, 1937) 869,880, 159. Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. This is an adorable and essential picture book about consent. View All (Children's / Teenage) - Joyofbooks 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 Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1972) 4,251,935, 23. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. . Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch (Firefly 1986) 1,049,000, 129. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1981) 4,269,048, 23. Best Children's Books 2021 | The Sun UK | The Sun Written by: Dr. Seuss. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Arthur's Reading Race by Marc Brown (Random House, 1996) 1,151,009, 336. 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. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1970) 1,311,387, 102. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,565,688, 214. 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). 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. Taylor Swift children's book tops best sellers list This is a list of children's classic books published no later than 2008 and still available in the English language. The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew #3) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,548,785, 77. Arthur Goes to School by Marc Brown (Random House, 1995) 989,015, 138. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (1,235,099 copies sold) 6. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. I Can Count to 100& Can You? Mary Anne Saves the Day (BSC #4) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,672,214, 186. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 2,016,712, 133. by Douglas Gorsline (Random House, 1975) 3,211,458, 51. http://harrypotter.scholastic.com/, Special Offer on Antivirus Software From HowStuffWorks and TotalAV Security, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", 14 Best-Selling Books Repeatedly Rejected by Publishers. Hiller (Dell, 1990 OP) 1,810,530, 160. 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. 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. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 3,051,210, 60. Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. Seven books later, Rowling became one of best-selling authors on this or any other planet, as Hogwarts, Muggle and Quidditch nuzzled their way into our cultural lexicon. Deenie by Judy Blume (Dell, 1974) 1,887,906, 148.
