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Those Childhood Books we Loved!
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items The books we all read as kids and that made an impact on our lives! These may be the books you want to your kids as well. Feel the nostalgia as you read with them!
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Kids Books
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Childhood Classics
Kids Books
Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book.
I Was So Mad
Little Critter is having a very forgetful day.
I Just Forgot
Engaging rhythmic verse and colorful illustrations accompany each story, making for a delightful read that can be enjoyed at bedtime, storytime, or any other time.
The Berenstain Bears' Storytime Treasury
The award-winning If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time, is from the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond garden...
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition
Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tende...
The Giving Tree
I love you right up to the moon…AND BACK!"
Guess How Much I Love You
Max Lucado’s beautiful story reminds us that we are special to God just the way we are.
You Are Special
Once again at the knee of his creator, Punchinello hears the words he needs the most: "You are special, not because of the things you have, but because you are mine."
You Are Mine
School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary.
The Kissing Hand
Dr Seuss is a timeless classic that everyone will l love!
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Boxed Set Collection
The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations
The Velveteen Rabbit
The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share.
The Rainbow Fish
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck all parade across the pages of this delightful book.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Written in 1926, and has been a timeless classic ever since!
The Complete Tales of Winnie The Pooh
Kids Chapter Books
“My name is Junie B. Jones. The B stands for Beatrice. Except I don’t like Beatrice. I just like B and that’s all.”
Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever!
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!
The Boxcar Children
I remember doing a section on Flat Stanley in school. We traced ourselves on paper and got to color ourselves in!
The Flat Stanley Adventures Series
For over seventy-five years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose hunt down clues in their hometown as they search for missing persons, catch thieves, save neighborhood pets and more!
A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set: Every Mystery
Just stories from a strange school
The Wayside School
There's a mysterious tree house in the woods and it's filled with books! Where did the tree house come from? Jack and Annie aren't sure. The real question is, where will it take them?
Magic Tree House
Follow along, and solve the mysteries!
Hardy Boys
When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a ro...
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure.
Stuart Little
Some Pig. Humble. Radiant.
Charlotte's Web
Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations.
Little House On The Prairie
Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it's up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival's name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Ji...
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Best Pet Ever
The scrapes she gets herself into—like wearing pajamas to school or accidentally making egg yolk shampoo—are funny and heartwarming, and sometimes embarrassing. No matter what, Ramona’s lively, curious spirit shines through.
The Ramona Collection
Dear America. This is one of a whole series. They were great for teaching kids about history. In the diary account of her life at a government-run Pennsylvania boarding school in 1880, a twelve-year-old Sioux Indian girl reveals a great need to find ...
My Heart is on the Ground: Diary of Nannie Little Rose
The Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—lose their parents in a fire and are pursued by the evil Count Olaf, who wants their inheritance. They move from guardian to guardian, facing misfortune, danger, and clever schemes, but use their intell...
A Series of Unfortunate Events
After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they’ve just moved into, Jared; his twin brother, Simon; and their older sister, Mallory, discover that there’s a magical and maybe dangerous world existing p...
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Childhood Classics
This classic tale recounts the thrilling adventures of a girl named Dorothy and her best companion, Toto. After being hit by a cyclone, they find themselves in the magical Land of Oz. In their quest to return home, they travel along the yellow brick ...
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Set out to a time in medieval England, rampant with violent clashes between the king and the clergy, where the wealthy abuse their power to discriminate against the poor. Out of such a system rooted in famine and poverty rises Robin Hood: a messiah f...
Robin Hood
The USS Abraham Lincoln sets forth on an expedition in search of a monstrous sea creature creating havoc in the seas, with the brilliant Professor Aronnax, his helper Conseil and the harpoonist Ned on board. But soon, the search party falls into trou...
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea
Part wolf and part dog, orphaned White Fang relies on his instincts as well as his inborn strength and courage to survive in the Yukon wilderness despite both animal and human predators but eventually comes to make his peace with man.
White Fang
Young Jim Hawkins finds a pirate’s treasure map and joins a voyage to find the buried gold. On the ship, he discovers that the crew—led by the sly Long John Silver—are secretly pirates. After battles on the island and daring escapes, Jim and his frie...
Treasure Island
Saved from the clutches of the tiger Shere Khan, a lost little boy named Mowgli is taken in by a family of wolves in the forest. As the human child grows up under the loving care of his wolf parents and brothers, he develops a special bond with Baloo...
The Jungle Book
One summer afternoon, little Alice is lounging in the garden when she spots a white rabbit wearing a waistcoat and carrying a pocket watch! As the rabbit scurries by, muttering this and that, Alice jumps up and runs after him. Following the peculiar ...
Alice in Wonderland
Little Women is a heart-warming tale of four sisters— Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy— and their journey from childhood to womanhood in New England. It encapsulates the sisters’ vivid and varied dreams, struggles and hopes as they challenge society’ s norms. ...
Little Women
Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a landscape bursting with exotic wildlife an...
Classic Starts®: The Swiss Family Robinson
A jet-black young colt, Black Beauty, spends his early years in a cozy meadow growing up with a gentle master, a strong mother and an ideal upbringing. Through the years, he changes hands with different masters— some rough, some kind, some indifferen...
Robinson Crusoe
A young sailor returns home from a dangerous voyage. His father and his sweetheart are waiting for him. But an act of jealous treachery changes his life forever! An unexpected meeting changes everything and the man who was once an unknown sailor emer...
The Count of Monte Cristo
Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled girl, is sent to live with her uncle in a gloomy mansion. There, she discovers a locked, hidden garden and along with her sickly cousin Colin and a kind boy named Dickon brings it back to life. As the garden blooms, ...
The Secret Garden
Schoolteacher Ichabod Crane lives in a quiet town called Sleepy Hollow, where people tell ghost stories. He tries to win the heart of Katrina Van Tassel, but his rival Brom Bones plays tricks on him. One night, Ichabod is chased by the mysterious Hea...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle
The Greatest Detective Ever! Sherlock Holmes is the mastermind detective of the ages. So loyal are his fans that even today, thousands of people all over the world belong to clubs and societies devoted to him. Here, in one volume, are three of Sherlo...
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Great Illustrated)
A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator.
Frankenstein
Alpine Splendor! Heidi, a girl of the majestic Swiss Alps, finds beauty and simple wisdom in nature. Living in virtual isolation with her eccentric Grandfather, Heidi develops a special feeling for the plants and animals she finds in the hills and va...
Heidi
Martians invade Earth with powerful machines and weapons, destroying cities and overwhelming humans. The narrator struggles to survive as society collapses. Just when all hope seems lost, the Martians suddenly die not by human strength, but because t...
The War of the Worlds
Tom Sawyer is a mischievous boy who lives on the Mississippi River. He has adventures with his friends tricking others into painting a fence, searching for treasure, and witnessing a murder in a graveyard. In the end, Tom and Huck find treasure, beco...
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters, meets the wealthy but proud Mr. Darcy. At first, they misunderstand and judge each other, but over time they overcome pride, prejudice, and family obstacles to fall in love and marry
Pride and Prejudice
Adventurer Allan Quatermain leads an expedition into unexplored Africa to help Sir Henry Curtis find his lost brother. Facing deserts, mountains, and dangerous tribes, they discover King Solomon’s legendary diamond mines. Though they survive many per...
King Solomon's Mines (Great Illustrated Classics)
A poor boy named Tom Canty and Prince Edward of England switch places after discovering they look alike. Each experiences the other’s life—Tom learns the burdens of royalty while Edward sees the struggles of the poor. In the end, Edward reclaims his ...
The Prince and the Pauper
The wild rush of action in this classic frontier adventure story has made The Last of the Mohicans the most popular of James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales. Deep in the forests of upper New York State, the brave woodsman Hawkeye (Natty Bumpp...
The Last of the Mohicans
Phileas Fogg, a wealthy Englishman, bets he can travel around the world in 80 days. With his servant Passepartout, he races by ship, train, and more facing delays, danger, and even romance. Despite setbacks, he makes it back just in time to win the b...
Around the World in 80 Days
A jet-black young colt, Black Beauty, spends his early years in a cozy meadow growing up with a gentle master, a strong mother and an ideal upbringing. Through the years, he changes hands with different masters— some rough, some kind, some indifferen...
Black Beauty
Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s doctor, goes on several fantastical voyages. He visits tiny Lilliput, giant Brobdingnag, floating Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms, learning about human nature, society, and folly through satire and adventure.
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to help Count Dracula buy an estate in England, but soon discovers Dracula is a vampire. Dracula terrorizes England, preying on Harker’s fiancée Mina and others, while a group led by Professor Van Helsing hunts...
Dracula