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Top Ten Classic Children's Books

Charlotte's ​Web​
Charlotte's ​Web​

Charlotte's Web, EB White's classic 1952 book about a pig who is saved from slaughter by a resourceful spider, has been voted the best children's book of all time. The book, which won the Newbery Medal in 1953, has been a consistent presence in "best of" children's literature lists, and has been turned into two films and a sequel, and even a computer game.

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

Children's lit. STUDY. PLAY. Literature ... It is likely that Where the Wild Things Are has become a classic for children because. ... Children should read books that ...

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Goodnight ​Moon​
Goodnight ​Moon​

Classic children's books are classic because their stories stand the test of time, but did you know they have shocking hidden messages? We've decoded them.. Apparently, the bears are having some marital troubles.

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

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.

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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.

Winnie-the-​Pooh​
Winnie-the-​Pooh​

This deluxe volume brings both Pooh stories—Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner—together in one beautiful, full-color edition. The texts are complete and unabridged, and all of the illustrations, each gloriously recolored, are included. Elegant yet simple, whimsical yet wise, this classic edition is a book to savor and treasure.

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The Secret ​Garden​
The Secret ​Garden​

The book is a classic children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The words "garden" and "secret" were instant attractions for me when I first heard of the book. I loved the idea of a beautiful and mysterious garden which no one else knew about.

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

A Wrinkle in Time is a classic novel from award-winning novelist Madeleine L’Engle. It’s the first novel in a series of 5 books and was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1963. Meg Murry’s father disappeared while working on the secretive tesseract project.

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

The Wind in the Willows – Classic Children’s Book March 29, 2017 Classic Books Comments: 0 The Wind in the Willows is a children’s novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.

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.

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The Hobbit​
The Hobbit​

The Hobbit is a classic adventure story written specifically for children. The Lord of the Rings took on a life of its own for Tolkien, and became a highly serious and complicated trilogy aimed at an older audience.

The Giving ​Tree​
The Giving ​Tree​

Why: Apparently there are references to sexual fantasies and masturbation in this book, resulting in its ban from classrooms in New Hampshire. Since this original banning, the book has been challenged by thousands of other institutions, most famously in the 1960s in fear that it would promote drug use to children.

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

Classic Stories. 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.

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

Green Eggs and Ham Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham has been a favorite of kids since it was first published in 1960. The story follows Sam-I-Am as he tries to convince a nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham is, indeed, a delicious meal that everyone should enjoy.

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

The 8 Anne and 3 Emily novels are what she is remembered for today. Like Harry Potter and Laura Ingalls, Anne gets older as the books progress, but unlike most other series protagonists, Anne eventually reaches adulthood and becomes a mother. The sequels to Anne of Green Gables reveal a marked decline.

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Matilda​
Matilda​

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The Phantom ​Tollbooth​
The Phantom ​Tollbooth​

Phantom Tollbooth has 36 reviews and 41 ratings. ... A classic indeed.” ... Recent Kids Book Reviews. Ronak wrote:

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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.

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

20 Must-Have Classic Children's Books — and When to Introduce Them. ... James and the Giant Peach ($7) ... ©2018 PopSugar • POPSUGAR Living • POPSUGAR Moms.

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The Snowy ​Day​
The Snowy ​Day​

While many of us know the story of The Snowy Day and Peter, many of us do not know the story behind Peter. The Snowy Day is one of the first illustrated children’s books written with a black main character. Ezra Jack Keats, born Jacob Ezra Katz was the American child of Polish Jewish immigrants.

Treasure ​Island​
Treasure ​Island​

From the Book: The paper had been sealed in several places with a thimble by way of seal; the very thimble, perhaps, that I had found in the captain's pocket. The doctor opened the seals with great care, and there fell out the map of an island, with latitude and longitude, soundings, names of hills and bays and inlets, and every particular that would be needed to bring a ship to a safe anchorage upon its shores.

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

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The ​Velveteen Rabbit​
The ​Velveteen Rabbit​

In this classic tale of a much loved toy, Margery Williams explains the magic behind toys and how they become real. Note: The Velveteen Rabbit is an open source book, that is, it is available in the public domain due to an expired (or unregistered) copyright.

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

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Black Beauty​
Black Beauty​

Black Beauty (Children's Classics) [Anna Sewell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Here is the compelling tale of a spirited young Thoroughbred that captured the hearts of readers throughout Victorian England when it was first published in 1877.

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The BFG​
The BFG​

Book Reviews For Category: Classics Classic children’s books written prior to 1975, ... as a children’s book BFG is perfect… Read more ...

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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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A Little ​Princess​
A Little ​Princess​

Sara aka the Little Princess is described as (and I'm only using words specifically written in the book): thin, pale, with striking green eyes too big for her face (now I know where so many YA heroine's descriptions come from LOL), clever, good, serious, quick at her lessons, proud, brave, generous, hospitable, unconquerable, amiable, good-tempered, having good manners.

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Swallows and ​Amazons​
Swallows and ​Amazons​

Buy Swallows and Amazons (Vintage Children's Classics) by Arthur Ransome (ISBN: 9780099572794) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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The Giver​
The Giver​

The Library Shop is offering special discounts on themed book sets from the 100 Great Children's Books list. Choose from curated collections such as Best Picture Books, Best Baby and Toddler Books, and Best Easy Books for children ages 4-6.

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Corduroy​
Corduroy​

Corduroy Book Cover What is the biggest challenge or most interesting aspect of adapting Corduroy to the stage? Corduroy is a 28-page picture book, so the first challenge was to see if we could grow the story to fill a full hour on the stage, and to do so while honoring the voice and the intent of its author.

Bridge to ​Terabithia​
Bridge to ​Terabithia​

Bridge to Terabithia is one of the most classic books you may ever read about friendship, imagination, and loss. And, with all of these elements, the book won Katherine Paterson her first Newbery Medal in 1978 (she won another for Jacob Have I Loved in 1981).

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The Jungle ​Book​
The Jungle ​Book​

Rudyard Kipling, Ladybird Classics: The Jungle Book There is probably not a single child in the world without a preconceived idea of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. Show me one who doesn't know about Mowgli's adventures through the jungle with bumbling, kindly Baloo and cunning Bagheera, thanks to Disney's version of the book.

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

Children's Books: Are You My Mother read aloud Become a ... Are You My Mother is a classic children's book that your kids will love to read aloud with ...

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The Railway ​Children​
The Railway ​Children​

The Railway Children is a children's book by Edith Nesbit, originally serialised in The London Magazine during 1905 and first published in book form in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen several times, of which the 1970 film version is the best known.

A Wizard of ​Earthsea​
A Wizard of ​Earthsea​

The most thrilling, wise and beautiful children's novel ever, it is written in prose as taut and clean as a ship's sail. Every word is perfect, like the spells Ged has to master. It poses the deep questions about life, death, power and responsibility that children need answering.

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

McCloskey was an author/illustrator who brought a special gentleness and humor to his work for children. Every child and parent should read his books again and again: Make Way For Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, A Time of Wonder, One Morning in Maine, are books that build appreciation for nature and human relationships.

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Aliciae per ​Speculum Transitus​
Aliciae per ​Speculum Transitus​

London has become a literary playground: a project by the National Literacy Trust has scattered 50 book-shaped benches across the capital for the whole summer, each dedicated to an iconic London-related author or character.

Where the ​Sidewalk Ends​
Where the ​Sidewalk Ends​

20 Must-Have Classic Children's Books — and When to Introduce Them. ... Where the Sidewalk Ends ... ©2018 PopSugar • POPSUGAR Living • POPSUGAR Moms.

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Heidi​
Heidi​

Heidi is of course one of the most charming children in literature. The story has many great themes, uplifting to children and not just religious children as most of the themes are not specifically religious.

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Ballet Shoes​
Ballet Shoes​

After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she became a professional actress. She began writing children's books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936.

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Bread and ​jam for Frances​
Bread and ​jam for Frances​

Frances is best known for her fondness for bread and jam, immortalized in one of her many irresistible songs: Jam on biscuits, jam on toast, Jam is the thing that I like most.

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Little House in ​the Big Woods​
Little House in ​the Big Woods​

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.

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

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Book #1 in the Fudge series Synopsis: Two is a crowd when Peter and his four-year-old brother, Fudge, are in the same room.

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Holes​
Holes​

Child's Play. Classic Books With Holes. Jump to Format Soft cover | CD-Audio | Soft toy. Soft cover. Seo a'Chroit aig Calum Ruadh £4.99 Add to basket +

Blueberries ​for Sal​
Blueberries ​for Sal​

Blueberries for Sal is a favorite book from childhood and is still one of my favorite books to this very day. This book is about a young girl who finds herself caught in a wild adventure while she is picking blueberries with her mother.

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".

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Ramona the ​Pest​
Ramona the ​Pest​

Parents need to know that Ramona the Pest is the second book in the Ramona series, which begins with Beezus and Ramona. Its sparkling writing style and humorous story line are both engaging and highly appealing. Although referred to as a "pest," Ramona is a young protagonist with pure intentions and common fears.

Just So ​Stories​
Just So ​Stories​

Just So Stories December 15, 2016 Classic Books, Fluent English, Public Domain Comments: 0 Just So Stories is a collection of classic “animal origin” children’s stories of fables, including How the Leopard Got His Spots, How the Camel Got His Hump, and many more.

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The Runaway ​Bunny​
The Runaway ​Bunny​

The Runaway Bunny Since its publication in 1942, The Runaway Bunny has taught generations of sleepy children about a mother's unconditional love. This story will resonate with moms and kids alike.

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Five Children ​and It​
Five Children ​and It​

Five Children and It has 19,538 ratings and 836 reviews. Carol said: I read Five Children and It with the Women’s Classic Literature Enthusiasts group an... Five Children and It has 19,538 ratings and 836 reviews.

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