Kids Books That Have Stood The Test of Time
A list of the best classic children's books
Kids Books That Have Stood The Test of Time
The Classic Princess and The Frog
A new twist on an old classic
Updated Classic
Memories of our Childhood The Gingerbread Man
3 Little Pigs and a Big Bad Wolf
Magic Beans and a Giant
Which Bed will Goldilocks choose
Which is your Favorite Dwarf
I Love Billy Goats
I remember my grandmother reading me this.
We all want to be Cinderella
I made a version of this book as a kid for a school project
Red Hens are so cute
Would you feel the Pea under your mattress?
A Fabulous Book and Great Movie and Musical
Hardworking Elves
I always loved Puss N Boots
Ah to be kissed awake by a Prince.
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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 ...
“The ultimate literary bucket list.” —The Washington Post “If there’s a heaven just for readers, this is it.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
The second book in the much-loved series about Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee!
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.
“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...
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?
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.
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.
*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...
*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...
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. ...
*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 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 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...
*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...
*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...
*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...
*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...