What book got you hooked?
We asked—you answered!
This summer First Book is celebrating its 50 millionth book given to children in need. We asked you to tell us what book got you hooked on reading, then vote for the state to receive 50,000 new books.
For 15 years, First Book has been providing brand new, age-appropriate books to the children who need them most. Learn how you can help.
Celebrity Favorites
John Lithgow
Actor
My favorite books for children were a set of bright orange volumes called the Childcraft series. They were full of wonderful doggerel poems, many of which I can still recite by heart. 
Before they were famous, they were reading under the covers with flashlights...
Your 'Top 50' list
First Book is proud to present the Top 50 books that got readers hooked!
- 1. Nancy Drew series
- Carolyn Keene
- 2. Green Eggs and Ham
- Dr. Seuss
- 3. Little House on the Prairie
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
- 4. Little Women
- Louisa May Alcott
- 5. The Cat in the Hat
- Dr. Seuss
View the complete list here
and find out what readers had to say about their favorite books from childhood.
First Book Staff Favorites
Run your mouse over each book cover above to find out which First Book staff members named it the book that got them hooked.
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