by Katherine Howard, illus. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 0-5 year olds from the last 100 years. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1969) 4,849,704, 21. An editor urged Blume to pen a much longer story. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1942) 750,456, 189. Sept. 7, 2010. Animals in the Sky. Thomas Wolfe once said that we can never go home again. 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. Manga and Graphic Novels The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illus. Doug doesn't like hugs, but that doesn't mean he dislikes you. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, illus. All rights reserved. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1958) 4,043,578, 27. Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,114,920, 347. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Stine (Scholastic, 1996) 1,304,465, 300. Nel, Philip. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1965) 3,680,135, 32. 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. Animal Babies by Harry McNaught (Random House, 1977) 1,577,302, 211. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier (Dell, 1986) 2,096,072, 119. The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1982) 1,945,447, 141. Are You My Mother? There are many famous Dr. Seuss books, but these are his best from the 1960s and all can be found in the top 50 of Publisher's Weekly's All-Time Best-Selling Children's Books list. Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You by Richard Scarry (Random House, 1973) 2,223,222, 106. The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew #2) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1930) 1,821,457, 69. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) 3,544,116, 45. The book's characters, particularly its narrator, Ponyboy Curtis, all struggle with teen angst and conflicting emotions. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Viking, 1941) 1,352,712, 97. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (Puffin, 1988) 2,943,958, 66. Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo is right behind with 1,781,269 sales Top cookery book: Jamie's. Big Bird's Color Game (Golden, 1980) 1,354,626 (figures since 1996 not available), 95. Sounder by William H. Armstrong (HarperCollins, 1972) 2,394,340, 95. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (North-South, 1992) 4,082,500, 26. Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell (Scholastic, 1990) 1,829,318, 155. Nosy Crow Where's the Astronaut? The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1989) 1,529,187, 225. The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base (Abrams, 1989) 1,151,000, 113. View On Amazon View On Barnesandnoble.com. That's a huge number, even. It's Not What You Expect by Norma Klein (Avon, 1976 OP) 2,500,000, 87. The Berenstain Bears: No Girls Allowed by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1976) 2,248,434, 104. Browse Top 100 Best-Selling Magazines. This is not to say that overall sales are down, however. This funny book imagines what would happen if all the colors in a box of crayons "quit" for the day. and Margret Rey (Houghton Mifflin, 1973) 2,042,531, 130. When I Get Bigger by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,671,858, 78. The Runaway Bunny (board book) by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. Grover and the Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Random House, 1974 OP) 1,918,629, 145. Download our fun poster and checklist to keep track! The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1987) 1,541,772, 223. The Way Things Work by David Macaulay (Houghton Mifflin/Lorraine, 1988) 1,185,920, 110. It's akin to the feeling when you "dive into the cool, clear . [10] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. Please update your browser at http://update.microsoft.com. What marketing or methods or tactics did you use to sell your English language books in a foreign country? Then dive into our list of the best children's books of all time! Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1989) 974,091, 144. 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,. Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne, 1903) 3,172,366, 37. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? 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 Lewis (Macmillan, 1970 and HarperCollins, 1994) 1,004,296 (figures not available before 1994), 376. Trouble for Thomas by Rev. Charlotte's Web by E.B. Stay Out of the Basement (GB #2) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,397,515, 261. Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1952) 1,537,560, 79. Mother Goose by Aurellius Battaglia (Random House, 1973) 1,459,584, 241. Paperback. Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, illus. 100 best children's books This is our list of the 100 best books for children from the last 100 years: the ultimate booklist to read before you're 14. Elmer David McKee (1968) A sideways look at diversity: the. The magazine, Publishers Weekly, was the last to catalog the best children's books in 2001. by Patricia Wynne (Random House, 1986) 1,290,726, 305. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,558,523, 216. Just Me in the Tub by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1994) 1,570,575, 212. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1962) 980,704, 141. Find out the 15 best-selling books of all time, including Harry Potter, books by Charles Dickens, Black Beauty, Watership Down and more. " Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, available at Amazon and Bookshop, from $15.30. 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. Farewell to Manzanar by James and Jeanne Houston (Dell, 1983) 1,580,386, 208. by Douglas Gorsline (Random House, 1975) 3,211,458, 51. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,336,138, 288. Eastman (Random House, 1961) 3,482,666, 35. 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 Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund (Harcourt, 1960) 1,421,064, 89. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. Here is a list of the top 10 best selling children's books of all time. When the brother dies, Karana learns to survive finding inner strength and serenity. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor (Dell, 1984 and Puffin, 1991) 2,612,274, 81. The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1983) 2,801,722, 71. Wondering how we whittled down our 100 Best Books list? 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 Amelia Bedelia Helps Out by Peggy Parish, illus. by Nick Backes (Pleasant Co., 1986) 1,517,199, 232. Nate the Great is a series of children's detective stories, and also the name of the main character in those stories. Disney's Princess Collection (Disney Press, 1999) 832,931, 170. She introduced us to a boy wizard in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Corduroy by Don Freeman (Puffin, 1976) 2,454,429, 91. Are You There, God? Tootle by Gertrude. Below and on the next page are all the results from number 1 . Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,628,163, 197. Arnold . The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh, illus. 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. Big Bird's Mother Goose, photos by John Barrett (Random House, 1984) 974,168, 143. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,428,820, 250. This best-selling book was first published in the UK under the name "Ten Little Niggers" after the children's counting rhyme and minstrel song, which serves as a major plot in the book. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic/ Levine, 1999) 6,314,391, 12. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (HarperCollins, 1992 and Little, Brown, 1999) 1,607,738, 320. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Birthday by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1986) 2,016,712, 133. Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1985) 3,968,792, 29. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. Peek-a-Boo, I See You by Joan Phillips (Grosset & Dunlap, 1983) 764,818, 184. How To Kill a Monster (GB #46) by R.L. See 17 authors favorite books for young readers. Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. Nighty-Nightmare by James Howe (Avon, 1988 and Aladdin, 1997) 1,359,359, 279. Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun (1,311,147 copies sold) 3. The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle (Philomel, 1990) 1,403,629, 90. There he meets fellow campers Dylan, Cha The New Baby by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1983) 2,464,713, 89. Best of Young Adult Fiction. The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 2,932,472, 67. At one point, he threw all his stories away, only to write them again at the behest of his wife. Mr. Brown Can Moo! The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 1,394,665, 262. Hinton (Dell, 1976) 2,061,630, 126. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,201,859, 52. (Nov. 29, 2011) http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/charlottesweb/default.aspx, Huffington Post. Stine (Scholastic, 1995) 1,298,152, 302. by Joe Mathieu (Random House, 1983) 1,489,225, 236. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illus. 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. Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Super Songs with Silly Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 778,300, 178. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1940) 987,996, 139. 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. Wee Sing Play (Price Stern Sloan, 1987) 1,656,447, 192. The Book of Classic Board Games (Klutz, 1990) 1,108,108, 351. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Harcourt, 1993) 1,049,559, 128. We'd love to hear what you think of our list - which is your favourite book? From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Want to know how many of the 100 Best Books you've read? The House on the Cliff (Hardy Boys #2) by Franklin Dixon (Grosset & Dunlap, 1927) 1,712,433, 73. 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. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1957) 7,220,982, 10. Kids Songs with Crazy Sounds (Golden, 1992 OP) 758,700, 186. Ernie's Bath Book (Random House, 1982) 1,321,011, 294. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Platt & Munk, 1930) 3,757,178, 31. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1963) 5,420,890, 17. Poems and Prayers for the Very Young by Martha Alexander (Random House, 1973) 2,163,668, 114. (Nov. 29, 2011). But this hungry guy has been eating his fill since 1969. As of June 2017, the series has been . Disney's the Lion King adapted by Justine Korman (Golden, 1994) 3,900,150, 29. A to Z by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 867,810, 160. http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/09/top-25-bestselling-books-of-all-time/, Harper Collins. The Magic Locket by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Workman, 1988) 1,390,000, 91. Best Sellers in Children's Books #1 My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton Deborah Hopkinson 4,474 Hardcover 38 offers from $0.98 #2 How to Catch a Leprechaun Adam Wallace 8,898 Hardcover 74 offers from $3.50 #3 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle 57,288 Board book 223 offers from $1.15 #4 The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1982) 1,371,225, 93. 58. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (Dell, 1973) 6,754,308, 6. The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1984) 2,971,688, 63. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (HarperCollins, 1987) 4,244,219, 25. Newspaper Subscriptions. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,171,777, 330. This can be attributed to the fact that many older books have reached bestseller status within the past five years, while many newer titles achieved high levels of sales right out of the gate. Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (Avon, 1996) 2,018,158, 132. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 9-11 year olds from the last 100 years. http://www.judyblume.com/books/fudge/tales.php. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Rand McNally, 1956 and Aladdin, 1987) 2,500,000, 86. Barney's Magical Picnic by Stephen White (Golden, 1993) 1,743,700 (figures since 1996 not available), 72. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1991) 908,510, 153. Ghost Camp (GB #45) by R.L. We asked publishers to supply us with figures for hardcover books that have sold more than 750,000 copies and paperback books with sales over one million copies. by J.P. Miller (Random House, 1979) 1,668,402, 187. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, RobertMunsch.com. http://www.randomhouse.com/golden/patthebunny/story.html, JudyBlume.com. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr (Dell, 1979 and Puffin, 1999) 1,349,146, 284. Read our reviews for all of the books, split up into age range. Stine (Scholastic, 1994) 1,542,934, 221. Covered in 20 Best books in 2021 . by P.D. Egg Monsters from Mars (GB #42) by R.L. Son of Mad Libs by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1959) 1,277,865, 310. Blue Hat Green Hat by Sandra Boynton (Little Simon, 1984) 847,449, 166. Her first book Lulu Loves The Library (US version is titled Lola at the Library) was published in 2010. (Nov. 29, 2011). Baby Animals So Tall Board Book by Gyo Fujikawa (Grosset & Dunlap, 1963) 797,801, 171. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing." Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry (Harcourt, 1968) 5,154,128, 16. Samantha Learns a Lesson by Susan Adler, illus. Series) (12/06/2022) by Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator) 4 Written from each color's perspective, it's a fun read-aloud since readers can add personality to each crayon's monologue. by Clement Hurd (HarperCollins, 1991) 3,613,958, 33. The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden, illus. Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever by Richard Scarry (Golden, 1964) 2,24 1,218, 55. Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis, illus. But the most noticeable change on the children's end of the business was the emergence on the scene, in 1998, of boy wizard Harry Potter. We asked each to name the best children's books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English. Happy Birthday, Kirsten! (Random House, 1982) 1,617,461, 201. The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare (Dell, 1984) 2,259,190, 102. White, who penned this classic tale along with another, "Stuart Little." Really this book serves as a stand in on this list and could be read as "all books by Dr. Seuss" as he is truly the preeminent children's book author. "All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1988) 2,065,226, 125. Publishing houses have consolidated. Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss (Random House, 1960) 8,143,088, 5. When she wrote "Pat the Bunny" for her 3-year-old daughter, Edith, Kunhardt incorporated many interactive "touch and feel" elements. by Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins, 1978) 1,585,832, 206. Use the Bookfinder to find the perfect book for you, your family and friends. Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (BSC #2) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 2,199,402, 108. If working at an office location and you are not "logged in", simply close and relaunch your preferred browser. Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1985) 2,115,170, 117. While Seuss, White and Potter have been stalwarts on the best-selling list for generations, something wonderful, some would say magical, happened in the 1990s. by Leonard Weisgard (Aladdin, 1954) 1,750,000, 167. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Kirsten Learns a Lesson by Janet Shaw, illus. The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander (Dell, 1978) 1,457,508, 243. Courtesy of Amazon. 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. Take a look at our pick of the best books for 6-8 year olds from the last 100 years. The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Little, Brown, 1986) 968,867, 146. Changes for Samantha by Valerie Tripp, illus. Tolkien - 100 million Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" actually started out as a children's book and fantasy novel. 8. by Felicia Bond (HarperCollins/Geringer, 1998) 878,745, 155. By the editors of TIME, with reporting by Daniel DAddario, Giri Nathan and Noah Rayman. Read about how author Meg Wolitzer was inspired by Sylvia Plaths Bell Jar. Click here to retrieve reset your password. Contents "Island of the Blue Dolphins" "Where the Red Fern Grows" "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" "The Cat in the Hat" "Scuffy the Tugboat" "The Saggy Baggy Elephant" "Pat the Bunny" "Love You Forever" "Green Eggs and Ham" "Tootle" "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" "The Outsiders" "Charlotte's Web" "The Poky Little Puppy" "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Green Eggs and Ham. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Avon, 1976 and Aladdin, 1998) 4,645,799, 19. These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder, illus. Rumble Fish by S.E. Hardcovers 1. Sookie (not to be confused with Charlene Harris's vampire-loving Sookie Stackhouse) is like most elephants. by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. "Charlotte's Web." 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. 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. Sabine Deviche. Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter, illus. Thomas and the Freight Train by Rev. Moo, Moo, Peekaboo! by Ernest Shepard (Dutton, 1927) 849,527, 164. by Jane Dyer (Random House, 1986) 774,273, 180. The Hundred and One Dalmatians: Dodie Smith . 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 . Wayside School Is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (Avon, 1990) 1,810,665, 159. W. Awdry (Random House, 1989) 1,050,137, 366. Here we go, in reverse order: =7. Mary L. Trump, Too Much and Never Enough (1,235,924 copies sold) 5. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina (HarperCollins, 1987) 1,216,164, 318. Just Going to the Dentist by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 1,327,556, 290. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" was Blume's first "Fudge" book. ' Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It ' by Ethan Kross. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,412,734, 257. The Riddle Book by Roy McKie (Random House, 1978) 1,112,194, 349. Eastman (Random House, 1974) 2,072,563, 124. by Huck Scarby (Random House, 1978) 1,305,937, 298. Yet, he kept at it, and in 1971, White was awarded the National Medal for Literature. by Garth Williams (HarperCollins, 1971) 3,766,367, 35. Stine (Scholastic, 1993) 1,374,806, 270. 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. 10 The Hobbit (1937), J.R.R. The Truth About Stacey (BSC #3) by Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 1986) 1,806,299, 161. by Lane Smith (Viking, 1992) 865,829, 161. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Storybook Based on the Movie (Random House, 1990 OP) 1,200,842, 107. 4.5-star average rating from 1,625 reviews on Amazon. Free Delivery is available on orders over 30. Bad Hare Day (GB #41) by R.L. Harry, along with Dumbledore, feverishly tries to unmask the complex story of Tom Riddle, the boy who becomes the evil Lord. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew #5) by Carolyn Keene (Grosset & Dunlap, 1931) 2,347,750, 51. Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp, illus. Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (GB #13) by R.L. I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! Age: 2+. Titanic: Lost & Found by Judy Donnelly (Random House, 1987) 1,084,124, 356. Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes (GB #34) by R.L. Saggy Baggy Elephant by Kathryn and Byron Jackson (Golden, 1947) 7,476,395, 8. The best children's books of 2021 'Ought to come on prescription': Nadia Shireen's Barbara Throws a Wobbler. Mad Libs #6 Off the Wall by Roger Price and Leonard Stern (Price Stern Sloan, 1978) 1,383,796, 266. by James Stevenson (Random House, 1987) 994,145, 136. 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. Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter, illus. Seven books later, Rowling became one of best-selling authors on this or any other planet, as Hogwarts, Muggle and Quidditch nuzzled their way into our cultural lexicon. Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer (Golden, 1990) 2,194,020, 109. Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary (Avon, 1990) 1,458,821, 242. Some of the choices may surprise you. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume (Dell, 1978) 2,249,723, 103. Disney's Beauty and the Beast adapted by Ronald Kidd (Golden, 1991) 1,479,350 (figures since 1996 not available), 83. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food by Stan and Jan Berenstain (Random House, 1985) 3,051,210, 60. The sixth book in the series focuses on the split in the Wizardring world as the war with the evil Lord Voldemort begins. Thomas the Tank Engine's Noisy Trip by Rev.