10 Best Children’s Book Authors Of All Time

Today’s readers are tomorrows leaders. Best children’s book authors of all time- books that make a child’s childhood memorable. Authors whose books are loved from generations to generations that make us fall in love with reading.

We all know there enormous benefits of reading. In this digital era it is difficult to instill the habit of reading in kids. But once reading becomes a habit, nothing can compete with it. To focus on building a habit, it is necessary to focus on the process. The interest of reading books among kids depends upon the choice of books they are reading. And this is the most confusing part for a parent to decide which authors books are best for their child. But no worries, in this post I have picked up the 10 best children’s book authors of all time and their popular books. So get ready with the list of books to buy for your little ones.

List Of Best Children’s Book Authors Of All Time

1. Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton was an author whose books were very much popular since ages. Her first book was published in 1922 which was a collections of poems. Blyton worked in a wide range of genre starting from fairy tales to nature. There are collections of short stories based on seasons like springtime stories, summer time stories. Blyton had some magical power to write her books so fast that she wrote 60,000 word book in just 5 days. I and my daughter both are fan of Enid Blyton books. I love her “The Naughtiest Girl” novel the most. The character of Elizabeth is really so fascinating for children. As it shows how a mischievous, spoiled girl became everyone’s favourite.

Few famous quotes of Enid Blyton are :-

“The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.“

“If you can’t look after something in your care, you have no right to keep it.“

“I think people make their own faces as they grow.“

The most popular books of Enid Blyton are :-

2. Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote more than 60 books under his pen name Dr. Seuss. He was an American children’s author, illustrator, animator and filmmaker. Dr. Seuss was a very well known children’s book author, his books help children to learn to read. He won a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 citing his contribution to the education and enjoyment of children.

Few famous quotes of Dr. Seuss are :-

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“

“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.“

“Reading can take you places you have never been before.“

The most popular books of Dr. Seuss are :-

3) Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet and a fighter too. He served in Royal Air Force during second world war. He became popular as writer in 1940 because of his works for children. And soon he was known as one of the best selling authors. He was also known as one of the greatest story tellers for children. Dahl was famous for being creative in his writing and he invented many new words in his books.

Few famous quotes of Roald Dahl are :-

“Great things often start off small.”

“Don’t forget to believe in yourself.”

“Take constructive criticism like a champ.”

The most popular books of Roald Dahl are :-

4) C.S Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis was one of the top 50 British writers. C.S.Lewis is best known for his famous fantasy fictions on children. Modern children’s literature has been influenced by Lewis series. Lewis began his academic carrier from Oxford University. Lewis wrote more than 30 books that were translated into more than 30 languages.

Few famous quotes of C.S.Lewis are :-

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

“Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.”

“What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.”

The most popular books of C.S.Lewis are :-

5) J.K. Rowling

When talking about children’s book and authors, how can we forget the world famous children’s novel Harry Potter. And the lady behind this children’s fantasy series is Joanne Rowling known as J.K.Rowling. She is a British author and philanthropist and she got a huge success for her novel – Harry Potter. It has sold over 500 million copies and has been translated into 70 languages. The idea of writing Harry Potter came to her mind while waiting for a train. And then she kept on writing the amazing seven series during her different phases of life. Forbes named her as highest paying author in 2008, 2017 and 2019.

Few famous quotes of J.K.Rowling are :-

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”

“We’re all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”

“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”

The most popular books of J.K.Rowling are :-

6) Ruskin Bond

Padma Shri awardee Ruskin Bond is an eminent contemporary Indian author of British descent. He has been one of the best children’s book authors since a long time. He has written hundreds of short stories, essays, books and novels for children. Bond wrote his first novel The Room On The Roof at the age of 17. And most of his stories are influenced by his life in the hill stations of Mussoorie.

Few famous quotes of Ruskin Bond are :-

“Let no man take your dream away. It will sustain you to the end.”

“Once you have lived in the mountains, you belong to them.”

“Those who don’t read are missing life’s rewards.”

The most popular books of Ruskin Bond are :-

7) Eric Carle

Eric Carle was an American author, designer and illustrator of children’s book. The most famous book of Eric Carle is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, that has been translated into more than 60 languages and sold more than 50 millions of copies. He became more popular after collaborating with Brown Bear Brown Bear, What do you see? More than 145 millions of copies of his book were sold around the world. In 2003, he received Children’s Literature Legacy Award. The unique thing about Eric Carle was the paper collage technique that he used to illustrate his books

Few famous quotes of Eric Carle are :-

“The hardest part is developing the idea, and that can take years.”

“Simplify, slow down, be kind.”

“Don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets.”

The most popular books of Eric Carle are :-

8) Lewis Carroll

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was an English author, poet and illustrator also known as Lewis Carroll. He is most known for his fantasy novel Alice In Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass. In 1982, a memorial stone to Carroll was unveiled at Poet’s Corner Westminster Abbey. He too holds an important place in the list of best children’s book authors.

Few famous quotes of Lewis Carroll are :-

“One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.”

“If everybody minded their own business, the world would go around a great deal faster than it does.”

“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.”

The most popular books of Lewis Carroll are :-

9) Arnold Lobel

Arnold Stark Lobel was an American children’s book author. He loved reading books since his childhood. The style of his work could be described as minimalist as he always wrote based on his own feelings. His writing meet the expectation of what an easy book readers wants to read. Lobel illustrated approximately 100 books in his career which were translated into many different languages.

Few famous quotes of Arnold Lobel are :-

“All the miles of a hard road are worth a moment of true happiness.”

“To be making books for children is to be in a sort of state of grace.”

“A child’s conduct will reflect the ways of his parents.”

The most popular books of Arnold Lobel are :-

10) A.A. Milne

Alan Alexander Milne was an English author and one of the best children’s book authors. Beside being a noted writer, Milne served in both world wars. Most of the characters of his stories were highly influenced by his son Christopher Robin Milne’s stuffed animals.

Few famous quotes of A.A.Milne are :-

“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”

“One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries.”

“The things that make me different are the things that make me.”

The most popular books of A.A Milne are :-