Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. In 2021, a team of experts put together this list, broken down into four age bands. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Scribner, 1961 and Aladdin, 1988) 3,500,000, 41. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,085,153, 121. The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 1,204,883, 321. Blue's Clues: Blue and the Color Detectives by Angela Santomero, illus. You must have a goodreads account to vote. Fiction for Food Lovers. Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? Barney's Hats (Lyrick, 1993)2,278,177, 101. Drum roll, please. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,305,104, 299. The Mystery of Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew #4) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,331,991, 101. (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! The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. The Horror at Camp Jellyjam (GB #33) by R.L. In this video, we'll be taking a look at the top 10 best-selling books of all time. PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat, click here to reactivate your immediate access. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341 2. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 6,140,763, 14. Elmo's Big Lift and Look Book by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1994) 845,562, 167. Hinton (Dell, 1972 and Puffin, 1998) 4,006,694, 28. 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. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. 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. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. by P.D. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. (GB #6) by R.L. The best hot cross buns for 2023, expert tested. White, illus. Bestselling Audiobooks of All Time. Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1983) 1,072,802, 359. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 2,115,170, 117. Richard Scarry Cars & Trucks A to Z by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1990) 791,529, 174. Find out all about how we chose the books, who helped us, and the rules we gave ourselves here. 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. Click & Collect Amari and the Night Brothers Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. (for ages 3-7) Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn (2010) Anna McQuinn grew up in a small town in Western Ireland called Castleisland. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1982) 1,944,334, 142. Clear rating. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Puffin, 1977) 1,623,359, 200. Ginger and Pickles appear to be two little teddy bears who appear frequently on the bookstore's Facebook page. Wee Sing Christmas Book (Price Stern Sloan, 1989) 1,634,985, 196. Green Eggs and Ham is one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and best known works. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,349,965, 283. It's hard to describe the joy I get reading a children's book. We'd love you to get involved on social media! Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,863,024, 67. My Hairiest Adventure (GB #26) by R.L. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. Ernie and Bert Can--Can You? The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (GB #20) by R.L. The Berenstain Bears and Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1981) 1,877,591, 149. The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,433,777, 249. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. Collectively, the series . by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1985) 1,786,320, 70. by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1968) 1,100,896, 121. by Janet Shaw, illus. Blume created Peter Hatcher, his family and an incorrigible 2-year-old brother nicknamed Fudge. Tootle by Gertrude Crampton (Golden, 1945) 8,560,277, 4. Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole, illus. by Eric Hill (Putnam, 1980) 1,136,918, 115. Ghost Beach (GB #22) by R.L. The Little Engine That Could (Easy to Read) by Watty Piper (Grosset & Dunlap, 1986) 1,523,233, 228. This is a list of children's classic books published no later than 2008 and still available in the English language. Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 5,187,656, 19. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,541,772, 223. Just as Long as We're Together by Judy Blume (Dell, 1988) 1,507,735, 233. The first group consists of books 1-28, in which Morgan Le Fay .more Buy at Amazon The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1984) 3,789,359, 33. The Christmas Story by Ruth J. Morehead (Random House, 1986) 1,595,269, 202. Tootle by Gertrude. Nel, Philip. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 12-14 year olds from the last 100 years. Big Bird's Mother Goose, photos by John Barrett (Random House, 1984) 974,168, 143. 20 . Weirdo introduces a story that many young . Shane by Jack Schaeffer (Dell, 1972) 6,397,270, 10. The Riddle Book by Roy McKie (Random House, 1978) 1,112,194, 349. by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 760,000, 185. He has never set out to write "issues books" and says that his writing is as much for himself as for his readers. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iPhone, iPad, or Android. 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. Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw, illus. In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, our favorite boy wizard returns to Hogwarts after an awful summer with the Dursleys. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Dell, 1990) 2,544,584, 83. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,655,939, 37. Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,067,419, 361. Essential Health & Wellness. 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. The board book is . Elmer David McKee (1968) A sideways look at diversity: the. 58. Upon his return, Harry is thrilled that he can suddenly speak Parseltongue, the language snakes. 6. Sept. 7, 2010. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969) 4,849,704, 21. by Katherine Howard, illus. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. Just Imagine (Lyrick, 1992 OP) 2,861,949, 43. In & Out, Up & Down by Michael Smollin (Random House, 1982) 1,967,209, 138. Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. Tex by S.E. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1988) 1,193,951, 327. Dinosaurs by Peter Zallinger (Random House, 1977) 2,347,221, 98. Children's Books Books By Age Books By Age 0-2 Years 3-5 Years 5-7 Years 9-14 Years Young Adults Activity Books Adventure Stories . Sabine Deviche. Trouble for Thomas 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. Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, children's-book historian Leonard Marcus, the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress, the Every Child a Reader literacy foundation and 10 independent . (I Can Read Level 2) Now 33% Off. 11. Credit: Penguin Random House. The Unbelievable Bubble Book by John Cassidy et al. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,579,940, 209. But when a not-so-nice parrot makes fun of Sookie's appearance, the elephant becomes extremely self-conscious, until he meets others just like him. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. by Dayl Taylor (Pleasant Co., 1993) 1,665,358, 188. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1992) 865,829, 161. The authors of the former Waterstones Children's Book Prize nominee Kid Normal return with a wildly imaginative and funny tale of a devastating dream device and a group of resourceful kids who must rescue a professor from inside a living nightmare. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, illus. When We Were Very Young by A.A. Milne, illus. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Puffin, 1985) 1,135,412, 343. Blue's Clues: Blue Skidoos to the Farm by Angela Santomero, illus. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 3,777,709, 34. . by Edward Frascino (HarperCollins, 1973) 2,539,114, 84. The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 2,273,429, 54. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt (Golden, 1940) 7,562,710, 7. Best Sellers in Books #1 The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival Ron DeSantis 41 Hardcover 38 offers from $22.54 #2 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear 98,646 Hardcover 133 offers from $9.31 #3 Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel Bonnie Garmus 108,236 Hardcover Richard's Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1968) 1,691,855, 74. The stakes have become higher, with larger advances being paid to authors and illustrators. Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (Avon, 1996) 2,018,158, 132. The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,865,441, 68. The Touch Me Book by Pat and Eve Witte (Golden, 1961) 2,040,125, 62. Some publishers were unable to supply accurate cumulative numbers, often because the originating publisher was acquired by another. The Rainbow Fish by. Obviously, he never meant Scuffy the Tugboat. 1. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton (Workman, 1993) 1,122,000, 119. Therefore, some titles had to be left off, and others are ranked according to whatever sales figures were available. (Dec. 1, 2010). The Tall Book of Nursery Tales by Feodor Rojankovsky (HarperCollins, 1944 OP) 968,218, 147. The Children's Literature Association named "Island of Blue Dolphins" one of the 10 best American children's books. The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars (Puffin, 1981) 1,424,466, 252. . Such literature, they lamented, did not engage children. Amelia Bedelia Helps Out by Peggy Parish, illus. Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (1,235,099 copies sold) 6. The Star Wars Storybook adapted by Geraldine Richelson (Random House, 1978 OP) 779,259, 177. It was re-published in 1969, this time marketed to children. Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose by Eloise Wilkin (Golden, 1961) 1,471,000, 85. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. Top Offers. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. You can use our special tools to search hundreds of children's book reviews by age, category and theme. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. 6 By Jennifer Krauss Dec. 8, 2022. Your browser is out of date. Magazine Gift Ideas. Are You There, God? Hardcovers 1. 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 Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,547,996, 220. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. An editor urged Blume to pen a much longer story. Cozy . April 4, 2011. by Fritz Siebel (Random House, 1958) 1,375,505, 92. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (Puffin, 1988 and Aladdin, 1996) 3,149,489, 56. Age: 8+. Amelia Bedelia and the Baby by Peggy Parish, illus. Note: The sales figures for Golden Books were submitted prior to the Golden/Random House merger in August. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks. I Am a Bunny by Ole Risom, illus. Secrets (SVH #2) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,415,414, 256. Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1985) 1,864,354, 151. (Dec. 1, 2011). "The Celebrity 100: #9 J.K. The top 50 bestselling books of all time: 1. 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. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: John Perritano Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,496,515, 235. The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey (Golden, 1942) 14,898,341, 2. The Barking Ghost (GB #32) by R.L. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. Corduroy by Don Freeman (Puffin, 1976) 2,454,429, 91. Just Go to Bed by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1993) 3,810,025, 32. 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. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1902) 9,380,274 3. Stine (Scholastic, 1992) 2,103,107, 118. The rest, as they say, is history. by Marcia Sewall (HarperCollins, 1983) 2,739,928, 73. Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends. 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. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Knopf, 1964) 795,673, 173. The Day of the Dinosaur by Stan and Jan Berenstain, illus. Just My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,781,859, 165. Hunting for Hidden Gold (Hardy Boys #5) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1928) 1,179,533, 112. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . Eastman (Random House, 1964) 2,524,642, 48. by Lynn Sweat (Avon, 1986) 1,800,855, 162. The Secret of the Old Mill (Hardy Boys #3) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,467,645, 87. by Dan Andreasen (Pleasant Co., 1986) 2,165,545, 113. Dinosaur Days by Joyce Milton (Random House, 1985) 1,385,277, 264. (Nov. 30, 2011). Welcome to Camp Nightmare (GB #9) by R.L. Love You Forever by Robert Munsch (Firefly 1986) 1,049,000, 129. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. The Berenstain Bears' Nursery Tales by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1973) 1,591,493, 203. Weirdo, 8.99, from Blackwells - buy here. Peek-a-Boo, I See You by Joan Phillips (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 764,818, 184. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Happy Birthday, Samantha! Arnold . The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. First published in 1902, Beatrix Potter not only wrote this classic story about the disobedient young Peter, but illustrated it as well. Baby's ABC by Steve Shevett (Random House, 1986) 1,021,089, 132. Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1977) 4,720,426, 18. The Pigman by Paul Zindel (Bantam, 1978) 3,552,853, 40. The Napping House by Audrey Wood, illus. The Caldecott Medal-winning picture book is one of the best-loved children's books of all time. Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,028,758 (figures not available before 1994), 374. Now We Are Six by A.A. Milne, illus. Browse Top 100 Best-Selling Magazines. The One in the Middle Is the Green Kangaroo by Judy Blume (Dell, 1982) 1,564,332, 215. This product is only available to collect in store. The Day the Crayons Quit. The critics named 151. The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford (Random House, 1989) 1,278,397, 309. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Playing with Fire (SVH #3) by Francine Pascal (Bantam, 1984) 1,363,779, 277. Baby Bop's Counting Book (Lyrick, 1993 OP) 1,128,202, 117. The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 3,627,645, 39. Tawny Scrawny Lion by Kathryn Jackson (Golden, 1952) 1,126,000, 118. by Michael Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,337,595, 287. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1974) 9,899,696, 2. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. To set up immediate access, click here. 4. Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1990) 1,829,318, 155. And what have we left off? "Green Eggs and Ham" is Dr. Seuss's most popular book, selling more than 8 million copies since 1960. My Book About Me (by Me, Myself) by Dr. Seuss, illus. June 11, 2008. Rowling." Want to Read. Iggie's House by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 2,172,985, 112. Escape from the Carnival of Horrors (Give Yourself Goosebumps #1) by R.L. (Klutz, 1987) 1,481,187, 238. Hinton in the 1960s. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. Publishing Perspective. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff, illus. As Seen on #BookTok. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 Go Eat Worms! The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,952,213, 65. Richard Scarry's Early Words by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1976 OP) 914,174, 151. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (HarperCollins, 1987) 3,361,330, 46. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,420,019, 254. Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors. Go, Dog. The Large Family Stories amazon.com. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop-Up (Random House, 1990 OP) 757,085, 187. Oh, the Places You'll 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 Berenstain Bears and the In Crowd by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,369,885, 273. Sooper Dooper Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1974) 1,554,284, 217. The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 2,065,226, 125. Doug doesn't like hugs, but that doesn't mean he dislikes you. View On Amazon View On Barnesandnoble.com. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Deep Trouble (GB #19) by R.L. 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." Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. (Nov. 28, 2011). The Silver Chair by C.S. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! Attack of the Mutant (GB #25) by R.L. Samantha Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp, illus. (GB #15) by R.L. Happy Birthday to You! Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (Dell, 1976) 7,131,648, 4. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,528,311, 226. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! These books are great fun for children, and a captivating introduction to mystery novels. Say Cheese and Die (GB #4) by R.L. In fact, by the time you finish reading this sentence, a few hundred more Harry Potters and Cat in the Hats have been sold. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1977) 1,913,157, 146. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. Animals in the Sky. (board book) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1996) 1,339,547, 99. Subscription Notification. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. Meet Kirsten by Janet Shaw, illus. Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. 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. by. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1987) 4,244,219, 25. Happy Easter, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1988) 1,409,788, 258. Written by a teen for teens, "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age book penned by S.E. list created January 24th, 2016 Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? Image Source. The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,442,811, 245. Babies So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 978,687, 142. (Nov. 29, 2011). The Best Children's Books of 2022 Here are the most notable picture and middle grade books, selected by The Times's children's books editor. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1964) 3,446,646, 36. Revisiting old stories we find new understanding while also delighting in new and exciting undiscovered plots as well. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. The series consists of two groups. Mad Libs #5 Goofy by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1993) 1,386,527, 263. Random House. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puffin via amazon.co.uk Puffin Advertisement 2. The Alphabet Book by P.D. by Roger Bollen (Random House, 1983) 969,816, 145. Charlotte's Web by E.B. by Renee Graef (Pleasant Co., 1987) 1,061,727, 365. Oh Say Can You Say? Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. Me Too! 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]. The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1978) 3,299,162, 50. The Children's Bible (Golden, 1965) 4,281,314, 22. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (GB #5) by R.L. The Ultimate Fun Book by Martin Handford (Little, Brown, 1990 OP) 1,357,706, 280. (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. The Ghost Next Door (GB #10) by R.L. 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. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81.