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Kids Books That Have Stood The Test of Time
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items "Timeless Treasures: Must-Read Classic Books for Children"
This version emphasizes the enduring nature of these books and suggests that they're essential reads for young readers.
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Kids Books That Have Stood The Test of Time
Kids Books That Have Stood The Test of Time
The Classic Princess and The Frog
The Princess and the Frog: The Story of Tiana
A new twist on an old classic
Tangled The Updated Rapunzel
Updated Classic
The Big Pancake: Read it Yourself (Level1)
Memories of our Childhood The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man: Yerrill, Gail, Parragon Books
3 Little Pigs and a Big Bad Wolf
The Three Little Pigs - Books
Magic Beans and a Giant
Jack And The Beanstalk
Which Bed will Goldilocks choose
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Which is your Favorite Dwarf
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney Classic)
I Love Billy Goats
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
I remember my grandmother reading me this.
Hansel and Gretel: Marshall, James.ca
We all want to be Cinderella
Cinderella (Disney Princess)
I made a version of this book as a kid for a school project
Chicken Licken: A Wickedly Funny Flap Book.ca
Red Hens are so cute
The Little Red Hen : Galdone, Paul ...
Would you feel the Pea under your mattress?
The Princess and the Pea: Andersen, Hans Christian
A Fabulous Book and Great Movie and Musical
Beauty and the Beast (Disney Beauty and the Beast)
Hardworking Elves
The Elves and the Shoemaker: LaMarche, Jim
I always loved Puss N Boots
Puss in Boots: (Caldecott Honor Book)
Ah to be kissed awake by a Prince.
Sleeping Beauty Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME • A NEW YORK TIMES READER TOP 100 PICK FOR BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the dar...
The Book Thief
A child who can’t follow rules is a child who’s always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then it presents just four basic rules: “Listen,” “Best Work,” “Hands and ...
Know and Follow Rules
“The ultimate literary bucket list.” —The Washington Post “If there’s a heaven just for readers, this is it.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
The second book in the much-loved series about Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee!
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee (Kids Book)
From children’s book legend Judith Viorst comes the perennially popular tale of Alexander’s worst day. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a story that belongs on every child’s bookshelf.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible Day
“A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale.” —The New York Times Book Review “Sweet and affirming.” —Kirkus Reviews “With a gentle message of inclusion and helping others, this title reaches beyond a mere friendship story.”—School Library Journal “Hearten...
Strictly No Elephants
A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for?
The Secret Zoo
With more than a million copies sold, Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature or timeless fantasy fables.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon - 2017 Newbery
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White is a classic children's story about the friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider, who weaves words into her web to save Wilbur’s life. It explores themes of friendship, kindness, and the cycle of life.
Charlotte's Web a book by Kate DiCamillo, E. B. White, and Garth Williams
*Goodnight Moon* by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd, is a classic bedtime story in which a young rabbit says goodnight to various objects in his room. With its rhythmic text and gentle illustrations, the book creates a calming atmosp...
Goodnight Moon a book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
*Anne of Green Gables* by L.M. Montgomery is a timeless novel about Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan, who is mistakenly sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in Avonlea. The story follows Anne’s adventures, misadvent...
Anne of Green Gables a book by L. M. Montgomery, Anna Bond, and Anna Bond
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a classic novel told from the perspective of a horse, tracing his life from a happy colt to the hardships he endures under various owners. It highlights themes of kindness, empathy, and the humane treatment of animals. ...
Black Beauty a book by Anna Sewell and Meg Rosoff
*The Snowy Day* by Ezra Jack Keats is a beloved children's book that follows a young boy named Peter as he explores his neighborhood after a fresh snowfall. With its simple text and vibrant illustrations, the story captures the wonder and joy of a sn...
The Snowy Day a book by Ezra Jack Keats
*The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe* by C.S. Lewis is the first published book in *The Chronicles of Narnia* series. It tells the story of four siblings who enter the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe and encounter a world under the rule of...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a book by C. S. Lewis and Pauline Baynes
*The Giving Tree* by Shel Silverstein is a timeless story about the relationship between a boy and a tree. Throughout the boy's life, the tree selflessly gives him everything it has—shade, apples, branches, and eventually its trunk—while asking nothi...
The Giving Tree a book by Shel Silverstein
*Harold and the Purple Crayon* by Crockett Johnson is a charming children's book about a young boy named Harold who uses his magical purple crayon to create his own world by drawing it. As Harold imagines new adventures, his drawings come to life, ta...
Harold and the Purple Crayon a book by Crockett Johnson and Crockett Johnson
*A Wrinkle in Time* by Madeleine L'Engle, winner of the Newbery Medal, is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that follows Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin on a journey through space and time. Guided by mysterious be...
A Wrinkle in Time: (Newbery Medal Winner) a book by Madeleine L'Engle
*James and the Giant Peach: The Scented Peach Edition* is a special version of Roald Dahl's classic children's book, which follows young James Henry Trotter as he embarks on a fantastical journey inside a giant peach with a group of quirky insect fri...
James and the Giant Peach: The Scented Peach Edition - Bookshop
*The Little Prince* by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a timeless novella that tells the story of a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various inhabitants and learning about life, love, and human nature. Through his encounters, he ga...
The Little Prince a book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Children ages 4-6 can follow Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell's adventures as they battle Captain Hook and the Never Land pirates in this Step into Reading adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film Peter Pan.
Step into Reading: Peter Pan Step into Reading (Disney Peter Pan) (Paperback)
Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming ...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone : Illustrated Edition
Celebrate 70 years of Cinderella with this timeless tale of wishes and dreams! 7 sounds bring the story to life!
Disney Princess: Cinderella a Timeless Tale Sound Book, (Paperback)
Publishers Weekly,HarperChildren's Audio completes its latest set of recordings of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, now available as a stylish boxed set. In 2004, Jeremy Northam and Patrick Stewart were the latest British Shakespearean actors t...
C. S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia Paperback 7-Book Box Set: 7 Books in 1 Box Set (Paperback)
With the help of three good fairies, Princess Aurora grows up safe and protected from the evil Maleficent. But everything changes when she meets Prince Phillip and falls in love. Disney Princess fans ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book rete...
Little Golden Book: Sleeping Beauty (Disney Princess) (Hardcover)
Ariel is a curious young mermaid
The Little Mermaid (Disney Princess) (Special) (Hardcover)
What do you get when you combine a magic lamp, a flying carpet, a beautiful princess, and a young man who wants to be a prince? Disney's Aladdin! All the fun and adventure of the hit movie is retold in the classic Little Golden Book. It's perfect for...
Little Golden Book: Aladdin (Disney Aladdin) (Hardcover)
Pocahontas is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith, the man she loved. At least that's what legend tells us. Now read the true story of this Native American princess.
Penguin Young Readers, Level 4 Pocahontas: An American Princess, (Paperback)
Disney's Mulan is back in this classic Little Golden Book--just in time for the March 2020 live-action film release Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love this Little Golden Book retelling Disney's Mulan , available just in time for the release of the liv...
Mulan (Disney Princess) (Hardcover)
Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age...
Little Golden Book: Brave (Hardcover)