The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Catling (Dell, 1984) 2,456,223, 90. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren (Puffin, 1977) 1,329,767, 289. Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends. by P.D. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. Disney's Storybook Collection (Disney Press, 1998) 1,192,044, 108. Whites, or . Ernie and Bert Can--Can You? Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume (Dell, 1988) 1,507,735, 233. Hunting for Hidden Gold (Hardy Boys #5) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1928) 1,179,533, 112. The Haunted Mask (GB #11) by R.L. 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 second book, Chamber of Secrets, has shifted a fair few more (75 million and counting), but the first book is way ahead (see below). Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,552,763, 218. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/09/top-25-bestselling-books-of-all-time/, Harper Collins. Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire (Random House, 1960) 2,065,102, 61. Scary Stories 3 by Alvin Schwartz, illus. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1991) 3,613,958, 33. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. The Cuckoo Clock of Doom (GB #28) by R.L. by Stephen Gammell (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,728,634, 174. Vote for your favorite in the poll below. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,145,300, 114. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 1999) 6,335,585, 11. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,344,700, 286. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. Special Issues & Bookazines. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,591,435 (figures not available before 1994), 204. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. It Came from Beneath the Sink (GB #30) by R.L. Farm Animals by Phoebe Dunn (Random House, 1984) 2,238,834, 105. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1986) 2,096,072, 119. Arthur Goes to School by Marc Brown (Random House, 1995) 989,015, 138. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. Gremlins by George Jipe (Avon, 1984 OP) 2,801,000, 72. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,136,640 (figures not available before 1994), 341. When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,671,858, 78. Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. Want to Read. Just Grandpa and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 1,743,391, 170. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. "Love You Forever" has been used by millions of parents as a way to lull their children to sleep. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 2,034,130, 63. Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. Soft as a Kitten by Audean Johnson (Random House, 1982 OP) 874,969, 158. It was first published in 1955, but was aimed at adults. by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1983) 1,489,225, 236. Click & Collect Amari and the Night Brothers .co.uk. May 25, 2011. by Roy McKie (Random House, 1961) 1,022,806, 131. GrappleToons: The Coloring Book. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,085,153, 121. . A Black American child is asked to create a family tree at school but can't finish the . (Klutz, 1987) 1,481,187, 238. Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It) by Carrie Finison and Daniel Wiseman. Find Waldo Now by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1989) 2,730,622, 46. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 1,071,060, 126. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Kay Thompson's Eloise by Kay Thompson, illus. by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1974) 1,360,839, 94. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. Aladdin adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1992) 1,354,500 (figures since 1996 not available), 96. The average cost of a Little Golden Book today is 4.99. 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. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1972) 4,251,935, 23. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1996) 1,464,282, 240. We review lots of new books every month, and here's where you can find the ones we liked best of all. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1989) 1,151,000, 113. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. The Zoo Book by Jan Pfloog (Golden, 1967) 2,016,000, 134. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (HarperCollins, 1986) 1,384,434, 265. The figures in these lists cover sales from the original date of publication through the end of 2000. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Storybook Based on the Movie (Random House, 1990 OP) 1,200,842, 107. by Sarah Boore (Klutz, 1993) 2,609,201, 47. The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe (Avon, 1984) 1,737,683, 171. For generations, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter and E.B. by Hilary Knight (Simon & Schuster, 1955) 1,543,297, 78. 92. Blubber by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 4,412,111, 22. 5. Curious George by H.A. There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar (Random House, 1988) 1,198,525, 326. (Nov. 28, 2011). by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,349,965, 283. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. Bennett Cerf's Book of Riddles by Bennett Cerf (Random House, 1960 OP) 797,624, 172. (GB #15) by R.L. And what have we left off? Disney's 101 Dalmatians adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,520,900 (figures since 1996 not available), 81. Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. Animalia by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1987) 1,609,000, 76. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. "The 15 Biggest Bestsellers EVER After the Bible." Shop our brilliant Children's Book Chart online at WHSmith for big savings on a fantastic range of products. White have delighted parents and kids with their timeless tomes. Publishing houses have consolidated. That was long before Rowling's last volume in 2007, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours, eclipsing in one day the all-time children's best-seller, "The Poky Little Puppy", first published in 1942 [sources: Forbes; Random House]. Curious George by H.A. Miss Nelson Is Missing by James Marshall (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 1,106,727, 352. (GB #44) by R. L. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,663,438, 189. The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig, illus. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/Levine, 2000) 7,913,765, 6. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13292040, Forbes.com. man and child in the UK taking a copy of each. Potter taught herself how to paint and draw using her pet mice, birds, lizards and snake as models. All rights reserved. Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. Night of the Living Dummy III (GB #40) by R.L. Illustration by Valerie Ruland-Schwartz. Are You My Mother? Disney's The Lion King adapted by Margo Hover (Golden, 1994) 1,839,000 (figures since 1996 not available), 153. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The Little Engine That Could (Easy to Read) by Watty Piper (Grosset & Dunlap, 1986) 1,523,233, 228. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Green Eggs and Ham. Clear and Simple Thesaurus Dictionary (Grosset & Dunlap, 1971) 1,627,941, 198. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. Covered in 20 Best books in 2021 . Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Montgomery (Bantam, 1985) 1,419,466, 255. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. Cat's Cradle by Anne Akers Johnson, illus. 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. White, who penned this classic tale along with another, "Stuart Little." 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. It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler, illus. (Elephant & Piggie, #13), We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Mahogany L. Browne's Picture Book Gift Guide. Let's Get Invisible! A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins, 1981) 4,269,048, 23. "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. The Bones Book & Skeleton by Stephen Cumbaa (Workman, 1991) 1,700,000, 178. by Garth Williams (Dell, 1970) 2,514,355, 85. The Magic Locket by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1988) 1,390,000, 91. 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. 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. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. Best Sellers in Children's Books on Martial Arts #51. 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! Also making strong debuts on the all-time lists are such hits as Thomas the Tank Engine, Blue's Clues, the Chronicles of Narnia, Sandra Boynton's board books and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and its companions. 20 . Go Eat Worms! Its roots can be traced from "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again," or more popularly known as simply "The Hobbit." Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell (Dell, 1971) 6,636,267, 7. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 2,065,226, 125. by Lynn Sweat (HarperCollins, 1987) 2,549,344, 82. Kristy's Great Idea (Baby-sitters Club #1) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 3,063,021, 59. Happy Birthday to You! I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! Eastman (Random House, 1973) 1,368,803, 275. by Dr. Seuss, illus. June 11, 2008. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. Surprise Island by Gertrude Warner (Albert Whitman, 1989) 1,034,435, 371. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,685,272, 183. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,143,960, 339. "Harry Potter." by Karen Craig (Simon Spotlight, 1998) 773,078, 181. by Katherine Howard, illus. Say Cheese and Die (GB #4) by R.L. Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1983) 1,072,802, 359. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. Thomas Gets Tricked by Rev. Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. Disney's The Little Mermaid adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,467,300 (figures since 1996 not available), 88. The best children's books of 2021 'Ought to come on prescription': Nadia Shireen's Barbara Throws a Wobbler. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1987) 1,694,589, 179. Best of Young Adult Fiction. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,201,099, 323. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Eastman (Random House, 1960) 4,135,762, 25. Sports. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. A Night in Terror Tower (GB #27) by R.L. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Dell, 1973 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,453,490, 42. Magazine Gift Ideas. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. score: 1,203 , and 13 people voted. The third, fourth and fifth installments of the Harry Potter saga are tied for the third best-selling books of all time. Happy Birthday, Samantha! You must have a goodreads account to vote. I Can Count to 100& Can You? Samantha Learns a Lesson by Susan Adler, illus. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. Charlotte's Web by E.B. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. 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." "All About Robert Munsch." Big Bird's Mother Goose, photos by John Barrett (Random House, 1984) 974,168, 143. Blume originally wrote the manuscript, which she titled, "Peter, Fudge and Dribble", as a picture book. These books are great fun for children, and a captivating introduction to mystery novels. 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. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. Rainbow Valley by L.M. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. Top children's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, with 1,783,535 sales. Your browser is out of date. 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. Discover how to read as a family, set up a great bedtime routine and encourage reading in your school. Disney's The Lion King adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1994) 1,212,200 (figures since 1996 not available), 106. Dawn and the Impossible Three (BSC #5) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1987) 1,237,219, 313. 21 Books to Help You Learn Something New. Richard Scarry's Best Word Book by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1963) 3,981,291, 28. This award-winning book by Janell Cannon has sold over 500,000 copies and was on the bestseller list for more than two years.
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