White, illus. The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 2,209,774, 56. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. Baby's First Words by Lars Wik (Random House, 1985) 1,251,684, 104. The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. Who can forget the pig that becomes famous with the help of his friend Charlotte and a barnyard menagerie? Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,028,758 (figures not available before 1994), 374. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. Matilda by Roald Dahl, illus. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George (HarperCollins, 1974) 2,838,043, 69. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. Call:1-800 -278-2991 (outside US/Canada, call +1-847-513-6135) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (Central), Edited by Diane Roback; compiled by Debbie Hochman Turvey Walt Disney's Storyland by Walt Disney (Golden, 1962) 2,400,904 (figures since 1996 not available), 50. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,172,525, 13. Weirdo, 8.99, from Blackwells - buy here. Take a look at Books We Love for our reviews of current brilliant books. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Judy Blume was first inspired to write "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" after reading a newspaper article about a toddler who swallowed a tiny pet turtle. Her first book Lulu Loves The Library (US version is titled Lola at the Library) was published in 2010. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. by Edward Frascino (HarperCollins, 1973) 2,539,114, 84. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. by Sarah Boore (Klutz, 1993) 2,609,201, 47. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. 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. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. My First Picture Dictionary by Katherine Howard, illus. My First Bible In Pictures by Kenneth Taylor (Tyndale House, 1989) 1,060,519, 127. Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. Millions of Johnnies and Janes have learned to read because of Dr. Seuss and a silly cat in a hat. The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 1,402,176, 259. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,187,300, 329. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi (HarperCollins, 1992) 1,800,755, 163. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,348,853, 285. by Tasha Tudor (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,068,157, 360. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Puffin, 1976) 1,198,820, 325. "The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats." 1. Baby's Animal Friend by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1988) 920,386, 150. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1977) 4,720,426, 18. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1991) 1,659,865, 190. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,388, 231. by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 849,119, 165. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. Baby Bop's Counting Book (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,128,202, 117. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illus. Clear rating. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969) 4,849,704, 21. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 3,182,566, 54. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,349,965, 283. Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (Avon, 1996) 2,018,158, 132. by Garth Williams (Dell, 1970) 2,514,355, 85. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,774, 301. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042, 13. Also of note is how a few paperback classics like Judy Blume's novels and Go Ask Alice have lost momentum. Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 2,081,045, 123. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. by. A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. This award-winning book by Janell Cannon has sold over 500,000 copies and was on the bestseller list for more than two years. (Nov. 29, 2011). " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. Samantha's Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,067,419, 361. 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. By the editors of TIME, with reporting by Daniel DAddario, Giri Nathan and Noah Rayman. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1998) 5,087,304, 20. Grover's Hide & Seek by Jon Stone, illus. .co.uk. The Best Books for Third Graders 6 Magic Tree House Series Mary Pope Osborne 512 votes The Magic Tree House is a series of children's books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,854,624, 152. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! 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. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1989) 1,151,000, 113. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955) 7,366,073, 9. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. The Silver Chair by C.S. "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1979) 1,467,944, 86. 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. The Ultimate Fun Book by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1990 OP) 1,357,706, 280. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (Avon, 1979 and HarperCollins, 1988) 3,110,517, 57. Do You Know Colors? Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,225,998, 315. Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays (Price Stern Sloan, 1977) 2,335,479, 99. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. Chocolate Fever by Robert K. Smith (Dell, 1978) 2,086,501, 120. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt (FSG, 1985) 1,750,692, 166. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (GB #38) by R.L. Welcome to Camp Nightmare (GB #9) by R.L. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1990) 1,403,629, 90. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell (Children's Press/Ideals, 1946) 5,471,709, 16. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,200,351, 324. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. 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. In the likes of Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen, theyve produced characters and conceits that have become the currency of our pop-culture discourseand inspired some of our best writers to contribute to the genre. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1928) 1,099,862, 123.On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Harcourt, 1991) 1,089,165, 124. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. Nate the Great. 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. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. Charlotte's Web by E.B. Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose by Eloise Wilkin (Golden, 1961) 1,471,000, 85. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. Animals in the Sky. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,437,873, 247. The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1978) 1,457,508, 243. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1964) 5,603,187, 15. Baby Bop's Toys (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,136,818, 60. Mary L. Trump, Too Much and Never Enough (1,235,924 copies sold) 5.