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Top Ten Children's Books

Where the ​Wild Things Are​
Where the ​Wild Things Are​

Where the Wild Things Are is a 1963 children's picture book by American writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, originally published by Harper & Row. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short in 1974 (with an updated version in 1988); a 1980 opera; and a live-action 2009 feature-film adaptation, directed by Spike Jonze.

The Very ​Hungry Caterpillar​
The Very ​Hungry Caterpillar​

Eric Carle is the creator, author, and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other children’s books. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of Strega Nona: Her Story and countless other books.

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Charlotte's ​Web​
Charlotte's ​Web​

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The Lion, the ​Witch and the Wardrobe​
The Lion, the ​Witch and the Wardrobe​

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a fantasy novel for children by C. S. Lewis, published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950. It is the first published and best known of seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1956). Among all the author's books it is also the most widely held in libraries.

Goodnight ​Moon​
Goodnight ​Moon​

Goodnight Moon is an American children's novel written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was published on September 3, 1947, and is a highly acclaimed bedtime story. It features a bunny saying "good night" to everything around: "Goodnight room.

Harry Potter ​and the Philosopher's Stone​
Harry Potter ​and the Philosopher's Stone​

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling. It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel, first published in 1997 by Bloomsbury.

Charlie and ​the Chocolate Factory​
Charlie and ​the Chocolate Factory​

The book was adapted for a film titled Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971, and made into a movie titled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Johnny Depp, in 2005. That same year, it was released as an audiobook read by Monty Python member Eric Idle, which is loads of fun.

A Wrinkle in ​Time​
A Wrinkle in ​Time​

In reading books, we picture the words however we choose, and movies don't give us this luxury. But, I look forward to the movie bringing attention to the story and maybe even the book. To this day, when someone asks what my favorite book is, I answer A Wrinkle In Time. Sure, it's a kid's book, but it's the best. Life-changing, even.

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Winnie-the-​Pooh​
Winnie-the-​Pooh​

Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear, is a fictional anthropomorphic teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), and this was followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928).

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The Cat in the ​Hat​
The Cat in the ​Hat​

The Cat in the Hat is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and first published in 1957. The story centers on a tall anthropomorphic cat, who wears a red and white-striped hat and a red bow tie.

Green Eggs ​and Ham​
Green Eggs ​and Ham​

Green Eggs and Ham is a best-selling and critically acclaimed book by Dr. Seuss, first published in 1960. As of 2001, according to Publishers Weekly, it was the fourth-bestselling children's book of all time.

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Alice's ​Adventures in Wonderland​
Alice's ​Adventures in Wonderland​

Adventures in Wonderland runs until 31 August. The show is suitable for ages 5+ and there must be one adult accompanying no more than two children. Running time is 45 mins. Alice’s Adventures Underground, for 12+, runs Tuesday-Sunday until 31 August. For more information and to book tickets, visit the website.

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The Wind in ​the Willows​
The Wind in ​the Willows​

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of Edwardian England.

Matilda​
Matilda​

Matilda is a book by British writer Roald Dahl. It was published in 1988 by Jonathan Cape in London, with 232 pages and illustrations by Quentin Blake.

The Little ​Prince​
The Little ​Prince​

De Saint-Exupery was on to something in his introductory message to the book, children do understand. I think adults should read it alone. Then read it to children. Then have children read the book for them. Ultimately have the children read it for themselves.

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The Snowy ​Day​
The Snowy ​Day​

The Snowy Day is a 1962 children's picture book by American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats. Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in the book. It features a boy named Peter exploring his neighborhood after the first snowfall of the season.

The Phantom ​Tollbooth​
The Phantom ​Tollbooth​

The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster with illustrations by Jules Feiffer, published in 1961 by Random House (USA).

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The Secret ​Garden​
The Secret ​Garden​

The Secret Garden is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published as a book in 1911, after a version was published as an American magazine serial beginning in 1910. Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is considered a classic of English children's literature.

The Gruffalo​
The Gruffalo​

The Gruffalo <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The Gruffalo is a children’s picture book aimed at younger children, specifically the book would seem most suited to children between the ages of two and seven.

The Hobbit​
The Hobbit​

The Hobbit, the fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a classic. The Hobbit is a great read-aloud for parents to share with children just as Tolkien shared the book with his children. The Hobbit is popular with middle school readers, as well as teens and adults.

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The Tale of ​Peter Rabbit​
The Tale of ​Peter Rabbit​

From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter went on to create a series of stories and lovable characters that have charmed and enchanted children for generations. Today her original tales are still published in their iconic white covers, alongside newly designed editions and three exciting Further Tales of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson. Click here to find the books in your ...

Anne of ​Green Gables​
Anne of ​Green Gables​

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-twentieth century.

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The Giving ​Tree​
The Giving ​Tree​

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is one of the most popular classic children's picture books ever written. On the one hand it is a simple story about the enduring friendship between a boy and a tree.

Wonder​
Wonder​

Wonder is a children's novel by Raquel Jaramillo, under the pen name of R. J. Palacio, published on February 14, 2012. It has sold more than five million copies.

The BFG​
The BFG​

The BFG has 412 reviews and 244 ratings. Reviewer bookworm wrote: THE BFG might be confusing at first but after awhile you will be saying stuff like don''t have a trogglehumper tonight (a trogglehumper is a nightmare).

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The Story of ​Ferdinand​
The Story of ​Ferdinand​

The Story of Ferdinand, a gentle bull, is a classic children's picture book by Munro Leaf that has been popular for more than 75 years. The Story of Ferdinand, a gentle bull, is a classic children's picture book by Munro Leaf that has been popular for more than 75 years.

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James and ​the Giant Peach​
James and ​the Giant Peach​

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is a delightful children's novel full of adventure and singular characters. As in many of the great Roald Dahl's works, the central character is a poor, deprived child, and seeing James Henry Trotter rise from his lowly state to become a leader with true friends is immensely satisfying.

The ​Borrowers​
The ​Borrowers​

Read Common Sense Media's The Borrowers review, age rating, and parents guide. Classic tale a bit slow but retains its appeal. Read Common Sense Media's The Borrowers review, age rating, and parents guide.

The Tiger ​Who Came to Tea​
The Tiger ​Who Came to Tea​

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is a short children's story, first published in 1968, written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. The book concerns a girl called Sophie, her mother, and an anthropomorphised tiger who interrupts their afternoon tea.

Harold and ​the Purple Crayon​
Harold and ​the Purple Crayon​

Harold and the Purple Crayon is a 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson. This is Johnson's most popular book. It led to a series of other books, and inspired many adaptations.

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Oh, the ​Places You'll Go!​
Oh, the ​Places You'll Go!​

"Oh, The Places You’ll Go" was the theme of my high school's senior yearbook. As graduates get ready to move on to college or adulthood, everyone loves to quote this book because, well, it’s true.

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Alexander ​and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day​
Alexander ​and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day​

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, published in 1972, is an ALA Notable Children's Book written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz. It has also won a George G. Stone Center Recognition of Merit, a Georgia Children's Book Award, and is a Reading Rainbow book.

Don't Let the ​Pigeon Drive the Bus!​
Don't Let the ​Pigeon Drive the Bus!​

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! is a children's picture book by Mo Willems. Released by Disney-Hyperion in 2003, it was Willems' first book for children, and received the Caldecott Honor. The plot is about a bus driver who has to leave so he asks the reader to not allow the pigeon to drive the bus.

The Giver​
The Giver​

The Giver was so powerful because it's one of a rare few young adult books which leaves the ending up to you. The ending of The Giver is powerful because we have a choice in what it means; just as Jonas made a sacrificial choice for the good of the community, you have to decide for yourself too.

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The ​Velveteen Rabbit​
The ​Velveteen Rabbit​

The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a children's book written by Margery Williams (also known as Margery Williams Bianco) and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner.

Corduroy​
Corduroy​

Corduroy is a 1968 children's book written and illustrated by Don Freeman, and published by Viking Press. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association named the book one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." It ...

The Little ​Engine That Could​
The Little ​Engine That Could​

The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children's book that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by Platt & Munk. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association named the book one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children".

Bridge to ​Terabithia​
Bridge to ​Terabithia​

Bridge to Terabithia is a work of children's literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom. It was written by Katherine Paterson and was published in 1977 by Thomas Crowell. In 1978, it won the Newbery Medal.

Chicka ​Chicka Boom Boom​
Chicka ​Chicka Boom Boom​

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Book's Appeal. What makes such a simple story so entertaining? The text by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault is lively and rhythmic. The repetition of the words "Chicka chicka boom boom!" positively invite children to chant them along with the person reading the book.

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Make Way for ​Ducklings​
Make Way for ​Ducklings​

Make Way for Ducklings is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey. First published in 1941, the book tells the story of a pair of mallards who decide to raise their family on an island in the lagoon in Boston Public Garden, a park in the center of Boston.

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Holes​
Holes​

He is wrongly convicted of stealing baseball player Clyde Livingston’s shoes from a charity auction and is sentenced to 18 months at Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention facility. Inmates are forced to dig holes to “build character." In his hole, Stanley finds a lipstick tube inscribed with the initials "KB," and the origins of the family curse.

A Little ​Princess​
A Little ​Princess​

A Little Princess is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published as a book in 1905. It is an expanded version of the short story "Sara Crewe: or, What Happened at Miss Minchin's", which was serialized in St. Nicholas Magazine from December 1887, and published in book form in 1888.

Are You My ​Mother?​
Are You My ​Mother?​

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is both a beginning reader book for beginning readers and a good book to read aloud to children two years old and up. Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is both a beginning reader book for beginning readers and a good book to read aloud to children two years old and up.

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Guess How ​Much I Love You​
Guess How ​Much I Love You​

In 2004, Sam reunited with Anita Jeram to make another picture book, You’re All My Favourites, and collaborated again in 2007 for a series of storybooks featuring the Nutbrown Hares: Guess How Much I Love You in the Spring, and Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Brown Bear, ​Brown Bear, What Do You See?​
Brown Bear, ​Brown Bear, What Do You See?​

‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?’ By Eric Carle. This is another great picture book by Eric Carle. You could happily read it aloud and enjoy it with a young audience. The children have lots of opportunities to join in, as the book focuses on using rhythmic and repetitive texts throughout.

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Treasure ​Island​
Treasure ​Island​

The granddaddy of kids' adventures -- a classic. Read Common Sense Media's Treasure Island review, age rating, and parents guide. Read Common Sense Media's Treasure Island review, age rating, and parents guide.

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Harriet the ​Spy​
Harriet the ​Spy​

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh is a classic children's book, a middle grade novel and the subject of both awards and controversy. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh is a classic children's book, a middle grade novel and the subject of both awards and controversy.

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The ​Wonderful Wizard of Oz​
The ​Wonderful Wizard of Oz​

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a quite different story, and not to be missed. It has magic, great characters, tongue-in-cheek humor, a good deal of sturdy American self-reliance, good deeds and kindness rewarded, and a cheerful appreciation of hucksterism.

Mrs. Frisby ​and the Rats of NIMH​
Mrs. Frisby ​and the Rats of NIMH​

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a 1971 children's book by Robert C. O'Brien, with illustrations by Zena Bernstein. The winner of the 1972 Newbery Medal, the story was adapted for film in 1982 as The Secret of NIMH.

Tales of a ​Fourth Grade Nothing​
Tales of a ​Fourth Grade Nothing​

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a children's novel written by American author Judy Blume and published in 1972. It is the first in the Fudge Series and was followed by Superfudge, Fudge-a-Mania, and most recently by Double Fudge.

Swallows and ​Amazons​
Swallows and ​Amazons​

The Swallows and Amazons series is a series of twelve children's books by English author Arthur Ransome, named after the title of the first book in the series and set between the two World Wars. The twelve books involve adventures by groups of children, almost all during the school holidays and mostly in England, but including four sailing trips that go outside England. The stories revolve ...