Instilling a love of reading at an early age can have a profound effect on literacy in children. Not only does it help develop emotional and cognitive skills, but it also builds empathy and teaches kids how to handle big feelings. There are many beloved books that have been a part of children's lives for centuries, as well as modern classics that have proven to be popular among younger generations.
Do you know which children's and young adult books have sold the most copies throughout history? The team at AAA State of Play created a visualization of the books for children and young adults that have sold the most copies over the course of history. The children's book that has sold the most copies worldwide is The Little Prince (200 million copies), followed by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (120 million), The Hobbit (100 million), and then Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (77 million).