Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. You can also access many novels as audio books and listen together in the car or while you make dinner. This post was partly an excuse to share some nice facts about the relevant books :) And Anne of Green Gables would have been on this list if it had been just a little longer :). Reblogged this on MorgEn Bailey – Creative Writing Guru and commented: Perhaps this needs to be a ‘top 20’ list! Set in Victorian England, the plot follows a young orphan who is sent to live with her uncle, only to discover a mysterious garden at his estate.

—Kim Bennett To buy: Ages 4 to 8; $9, amazon.com. Another I’ve found is nice- The Princess and the Goblin.

Smith. —Susan M. Sanders To buy: Ages 8 to 12; $7, amazon.com. Learn about authors, read exclusive content and discover stories! I’m going to go and read your post now. 221,428 ratings — Amazing things begin happening to him. Skip gallery slides. Interesting list. "I wanted to go to Australia some days too." By Real Simple.

Alice in Wonderland – another good one. Haha what a coincidence! ), Recommended edition: The Wind in the Willows (Wordsworth Collector’s Editions). ", "Anne of Green Gables, children’s novel by Canadian authorLucy Maud Montgomery, published in 1908. A magical nanny who sings her way through tasks whilst taking care of the Banks children and her chimney sweeping companion Burt. It was difficult to pick just 10 but we like to think they represent a good range of classics :). published 1908, avg rating 3.98 — "I loved the whole series." I watched for them in the mail and devoured them, hiding from my five younger siblings."

", "The Wind in the Willows, book of linked animal tales by British writer Kenneth Grahame that began as a series of bedtime stories for his son and was published in 1908. Classic children's literature is more than simply books to read. published 1997, avg rating 3.91 — —Jaime Centers Morganroth To buy: Ages 7 and up; $7, amazon.com. Email us at hello@mkewithkids.com. Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He disliked the horrors in many children’s fairy tales – notably those by the Brothers Grimm – and his most famous work was motivated, in part, by a desire to provide children with some horror-free fairy-tale fiction. It is widely-known that Roald Dahl strongly disliked the 1971 adaptation because of how far the plot strayed from the original, including how Wonka was portrayed. The Secret Garden is a must and The Black Stallion, My Friend Flicka. One of the best and truest ways to inspire a deep love of reading in your child is to read books with them that you genuinely love. ", "Stuart Little is a mouse born to human parents in New York City.

I would like to make a claim for Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree I loved it as a child and can still vividly remember it! published 1934, avg rating 4.01 — Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa's advertisement for a wife and mother. #22 The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo #23 Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder #24 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling #25 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Classic Children's Literature. published 1961, avg rating 4.13 — published 1932, avg rating 4.19 — The pastoral story of self-healing became a classic of children’s literature and is considered to be among Burnett’s best work. 114,810 ratings —

Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. published 1905, avg rating 4.05 —

255,972 ratings — A live-action adaptation of Carroll’s works and the animated film, Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton, was released in 2010. I just remember that when I finished the book I was intensely dissatisfied with the story. Along the way, she makes friends with The Mad Hatter and various talking animals, but also finds a serious enemy in the shape of The Queen of Hearts. 517,269 ratings — The first ever episode (Episode 1) in this episode Paul Devine reviews Brazilian Film Bacurau and Irish Chiller Sea Fever.

The widely read tale takes place on a farm and concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing about him in her web. L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

245,029 ratings — The Movie: P.L. View All Start Slideshow. I don’t know some of these suggestions, so thank you – I’ve added them to the list of books to check out! The latest reimagining of the tale is full of childhood adventure and looks absolutely stunning; it makes its’ way to UK Cinemas and on Sky Cinema from October 23rd, starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx.

"My mom read The Swiss Family Robinson to me. Through a series of small acts of bravery, Annemarie and her family help the Rosens escape into neighboring Sweden, in a boat with a false bottom, operated by Annemarie’s Uncle Henrik. Set in England, it is one of Burnett’s most popular novels and seen as a classic of English children’s literature. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside interspersed with exciting adventures, became a classic of English children’s literature. Glad to see CS Lewis mentioned. This is going to prove a contentious list, but below we’ve compiled what we think are ten of the best works of children’s fiction in all of English literature. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I would definitely have THE SECRET GARDEN on here—it’s my favourite! There's a classic book for every child at any age from Barnes & Noble. 816,452 ratings — Still have it." As a schoolboy, Roald Dahl was one of a number of children ‘employed’ by Cadbury’s as a taste-tester for their chocolate, and Dahl remained a lifelong lover of chocolate, believing that children should be taught the history of chocolate at school and even being buried with the stuff (along with his snooker cues and trusty pencils). The work, a sentimental but charming coming-of-age story about a spirited and unconventional orphan girl who finds a home with elderly siblings, became a classic of children’s literature and led to several sequels. published 1962, avg rating 4.18 — Thank you! The classic book, The Happy Prince, and Other Tales, by Oscar Wilde. I recently posted about something similar. published 1961, avg rating 4.22 — We asked our Instagram followers what their favorite classic novels were for kids.

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