Morris Gleitzman. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha 1. That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Taylor Swift children's book tops best sellers list by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. Little Critter Joke Book by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 1,084,719, 355. 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. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. The Silver Slippers by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1989) 1,111,000, 120. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1991) 1,132,605, 116. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. Just a Daydream by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1989) 1,105,409, 353. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,384,434, 265. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,307,137, 296. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Puffin, 1976) 1,282,443, 307. Baby's Bookshelf Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi and Ashley Lukashevsky Ibram X. Kendi wanted to have a tool to teach his young daughter about racism, so he adapted the ideas in his book How. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Baby's First Words by Lars Wik (Random House, 1985) 1,251,684, 104. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. White, illus. Target. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1977) 4,720,426, 18. The first novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, [11] making it one of the best-selling books of all time. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Just Lost by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,746,666, 169. Rumble Fish by S.E. 16 Brilliant Children's Bookshops in Britain - The Book Family Rogerson Disney's the Lion King adapted by Justine Korman (Golden, 1994) 3,900,150, 29. Phantom of the Auditorium (GB #24) by R.L. Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. the UK's definitive book sales chart - The Times Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. 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. 20 Best Classic Children's Books of All Time - Esquire James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1996) 1,464,282, 240. We'd love you to get involved on social media! Lapinski Click & Collect only 1.00 Paperback by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. Some of the choices may surprise you. Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz, 1987) 1,027,202, 375. Pokmon: Official Pokmon Handbook by Maria Barbo (Scholastic, 1999) 1,449,712, 244. Like the book's main character, Billy, author Wilson Rawls loved to spend time out in the woods as a child. Charlotte's Web by E.B. Since we last published these lists, back in 1996, a number of changes have taken place within the industry. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. Prince Caspian by C.S. Rainbow Valley by L.M. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. by Rev. 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 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. http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/09/top-25-bestselling-books-of-all-time/, Harper Collins. 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 30 best children's books of all time - The Independent Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 1,381,331, 267. But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. The Best YA and Children's Books of 2021 | Time The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. The Little Prince, as it's also known, has been widely translated and been in constant print since it was released nearly 80 years ago. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (Dell, 1972) 6,478,427, 9. The Rainbow Fish by. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28. 6. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. Predictably, all of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels placed among the top 20 in both our hardcover and paperback lists. Ghost Camp (GB #45) by R.L. Where's Waldo? 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! 3. by P.D. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,434,975, 21. 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. Age: 8+. Explore great books from the likes of Julia Donaldson, Kes Gray and Judith Kerr, and nurture their love of stories. The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Dodie Smith . Sports. The Firestone's Freedom by Tiffany Nevills | Blurb Books Publishers Weekly. 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. Note: The sales figures for Golden Books were submitted prior to the Golden/Random House merger in August. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1964) 3,446,646, 36. Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole, illus. Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume (Dell, 1988) 1,507,735, 233. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,971,688, 63. View All (Children's / Teenage) - Joyofbooks Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) 1,047,419, 367. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,203,032, 322. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain, illus. "Rowling Looking into Harry Potter E-Books." Power Play (SVH #4) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1985) 1,130,000, 344. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274, 3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puffin via amazon.co.uk Puffin Advertisement 2. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,829,568, 70. Your guide to our favourite children's books from the past year: download as a PDF or find online booklists split by age group. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,528,311, 226. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. So it's not exactly news that "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" will chow down on anything it sees, including plums, pickles, Swiss cheese and salami. Written by: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Baby's Animal Friend by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1988) 920,386, 150. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. Here are all our recommended kids' books for 9 to 12 year-olds. Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,187,300, 329. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. Get in touch on Twitter @BookTrust to let us know! 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 Amazon Best Sellers: Best Books Top Offers. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,380,612, 269. The average cost of a Little Golden Book today is 4.99. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. 5. The Little Duck by Judy Dunn, photos by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1976) 2,061,439, 127. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,001,907 (figures not available before 1994). Nosy Crow Where's the Astronaut? When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Children's Books Books | Penguin Random House Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. Fiction for Food Lovers. 4.16 avg rating 84,323 ratings. Go! Were living in a golden age of young-adult literature, when books ostensibly written for teens are equally adored by readers of every generation. The Top 10 Best Selling Children's Books of All Time - TheRichest Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,135,588, 116. Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh, illus. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Say Cheese and Die& Again! Image Source.