"Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! Since we last published these lists, back in 1996, a number of changes have taken place within the industry. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. And what have we left off? My First ABC Board Book (DK, 1998) 770,000, 183. The Kitten Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1968) 2,349,000, 97. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Dell, 1969) 4,817,247, 17. Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (Harcourt, 1965) 1,109,633, 350. 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." by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,829,568, 70. -- Goodreads. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev. W. Awdry (Random House, 1990) 1,113,713, 348. (Nov. 29, 2011). There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha When it went on sale in 2007, the book sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours [source: Forbes]. "20 Best-Selling Childrens Books of All Time" The board book is . Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Her first book Lulu Loves The Library (US version is titled Lola at the Library) was published in 2010. by Clement Hurd (HarperFestival, 1991) 1,212,945, 105. The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (Dell, 1984) 5,176,665, 15. Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. by Lois Ehlert (Little Simon, 1993) 855,488, 162. "This is the place for a red-painted tug boat," says Scuffy back home. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1991) 1,651,294, 193. Scuffy soon realizes he doesn't mind the bathtub. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1964) 5,603,187, 15. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. by Nancy Burkert (Puffin, 1988) 3,333,131, 49. 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,009,300, 135. Say Cheese and Die (GB #4) by R.L. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/print/20011217/31866-all-time-bestselling-children-s-books-.html, Random House. Authors come and go, while others, especially those who scribe for children, withstand the yellowing of the folios. by Dr. Seuss, illus. The Night of the Living Dummy II (GB #31) by R.L. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, illus by Ray Cruz (Aladdin, 1976) 2,715,748 (figures not available before 1985), 75. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. http://robertmunsch.com/about, Scholastic. by Edward Frascino (HarperCollins, 1973) 2,539,114, 84. (Nov. 29, 2011). Seuss uses only 50 simple words as Sam-I-Am tries to convince a grumpy sourpuss that green eggs and ham are delightful to eat. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1978) 1,366,633, 276. 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. Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary (Grosset & Dunlap, 1971) 1,627,941, 198. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Doug explains about consent in catchy, direct prose and the bright, simple illustrations are extremely kid friendly. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Ghost Camp (GB #45) by R.L. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,143,960, 339. Where's Waldo?by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1987) 2,911,195, 42. The Tale of Jemina Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1908) 3,839,474, 30. Before such a thing could happen, Tootle has to go to school and learn how to stay on the track. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,004,296 (figures not available before 1994), 376. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Essential Health & Wellness. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. Meet Kirsten by Janet Shaw, illus. NOTE: If you had a previous PW subscription, click here to reactivate your immediate access. Meet Addy by Connie Porter, illus. The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff (Dell, 1984) 1,167,702, 331. The Cheerios Play Book by Lee Wade (Little Simon, 1998) 1,261,468, 103. Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman (2001) Former Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman's novel described a world in which black Africans had enslaved white Europeans. Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. If working at an office location and you are not "logged in", simply close and relaunch your preferred browser. Drum roll, please. The Berenstain Bears in the Dark by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,637,984, 79. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. Cozy . http://www.judyblume.com/books/fudge/tales.php. Eric Carle knows what we know: Caterpillars are ravenous. Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1955) 7,366,073, 9. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. Prince Caspian by C.S. The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 2,441,815, 93. Although it wasn't his first book, Seuss knew it would be special. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink (Aladdin, 1969) 1,442,225 (figures not available before 1985), 246. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,305,104, 299. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. The Bones Book & Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa (Workman, 1991) 1,700,000, 178. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (Puffin, 1991) 1,498,747, 234. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1972) 4,251,935, 23. 5: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", 4: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", 3: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", 2: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", 1: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", ABC News. Rowling." The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton (Random House, 1985) 1,385,277, 264. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. ET: The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook by William Kotzwinkle (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 1,342,863, 98. 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. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28. 1. I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, 1992) 881,617, 154. Oh, the Places You'll Go! Go! Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle (Dell, 1974) 2,176,235, 111. Samantha Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp, illus. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. Harry Potter's magic transformed Rowling from a mother on public assistance to one of the richest people in the world. Narrative Nonfiction to Rival Thrillers. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. The listings are b. Let's Get Invisible! Hardcovers 1. The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble with Friends by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,981,959, 136. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. Weirdo by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird. The Alphabet Book by P.D. Open the Barn Door by Christopher Santoro (Random House, 1993) 774,949, 179. Explorabook by John Cassidy (Klutz, 1991) 1,065,454, 362. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. Correction: An earlier version of this article misspelled Kenn Nesbitts name. Just Me and My Babysitter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1986) 1,156,523, 334. The Swift biography retails for $5.39 on Amazon. I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 2,718,308, 74. How To Kill a Monster (GB #46) by R.L. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. 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. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! "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. Welcome to Dead House (Goosebumps #1) by R.L. You Can't Scare Me! The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,442,811, 245. With the help of the man in the polka dot tie, Scuffy sails down the wide-open river, seeing all the world has to offer, which is not always good. Baby Bop's Toys (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 2,136,818, 60. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1974) 6,228,042, 13. Here is a list of the top 10 best selling children's books of all time. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1964) 1,972,147, 64. Oh Say Can You Say? Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (Dell, 1984) 3,353,965, 47. The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1973) 1,591,493, 203. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. Surprise Island by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,034,435, 371. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,142,192, 340. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,397,515, 261. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illus. Top Offers. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 6,164,454, 14. by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1928) 1,099,862, 123.On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Harcourt, 1991) 1,089,165, 124. The U.K.'s 100 bestsellers list of 2018 comprises nearly 16 million copies. by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 2,034,130, 63. by Quentin Blake (Puffin, 1990) 2,481,189, 88. GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. The Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 2,430,287, 94. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. Dec. 17, 2001. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry (Aladdin, 1971) 1,306,975 (figures not available before 1985), 297. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,380,612, 269. Although he really didn't read a book until high school, Rawls began to write when he was older. 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,. "Rowling Looking into Harry Potter E-Books." 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. Animals in the Sky. These books are great fun for children, and a captivating introduction to mystery novels. Hello Select your address . Just Me and My Cousin by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1992) 1,061,775, 364. "The Poky Little Puppy" was one of the original 12 Little Golden Books. by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1979) 1,208,413, 319. The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1990) 1,188,316, 328. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, illus. by Lynn Sweat (HarperCollins, 1987) 2,549,344, 82. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,061,954 (figures not available before 1994), 363. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 1,645,434, 194. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. You look for extra-terrestrial elements on the pages,. The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1969) 1,351,437, 282. 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. Peek-a-Boo, I See You by Joan Phillips (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 764,818, 184. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! Just Me and My Little Brother by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1991) 1,581,139, 207. Laura Ingalls Wilder. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,496,515, 235. We earn a . Frog and Toad Together by Arnold Lobel (HarperCollins, 1979) 1,725,742, 175. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. Random House. Wee Sing Along (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,136,333, 342. Return of the Mummy (GB #23) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears' New Baby by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1974) 3,708,927, 36. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. Mad Libs #4 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,373,528, 271. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch, illus. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,323,746, 291. 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