6 best classic books for children

  • "The Wizard of Oz" by L.Frank Baum (1900): Follow Dorothy's adventures in the magical land of Oz as she befriends peculiar companions, faces wicked witches, and seeks the help of the all-powerful Wizard of Oz to find her way back home.

  • "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie (1911): The story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up, and his adventures in Neverland with Wendy, John, Michael, and the Lost Boys, is a classic tale of imagination, fantasy, and the power of eternal youth.

  • "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien (1937): While not strictly a children's book, "The Hobbit" introduces readers to the magical world of Middle-earth and follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, as he joins a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug.

  • "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle (1962): This science fiction-fantasy novel follows the adventures of Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin as they travel through space and time to rescue Meg's father from a sinister force.

  • "The Chronicles of Narnia" series by C.S. Lewis (1950s-1950s): This beloved series includes seven books that transport readers to the magical land of Narnia, where they join the adventures of children who discover a world inhabited by talking animals, mythical creatures, and a perpetual battle between good and evil.

  • "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl (1964): Join young Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. This whimsical tale combines elements of fantasy with a touch of science fiction.

  • "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card (1985): While aimed at older children and young adults, "Ender's Game" is a science fiction classic that tells the story of Ender Wiggin, a young boy trained to become a military genius to combat an alien threat.

  • These classic books offer children and young readers the opportunity to explore imaginative worlds, encounter intriguing characters, and ponder important themes within the genres of science fiction and fantasy.

    Below you can find our editor's choice of the best classic books for children on the market
      

    Bendon Publishers Nursery Rhymes Books for Kids Collection ~ Set of 8 Classic Paperback Mother Goose Lullaby Nursery Rhymes -- Pat-a-Cake, Jack & The Beanstalk, Aesop's Fables, Goldilocks, and More

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    Introduce your child to these well-loved literary classic nursery rhymes with this easy-to-read, fully illustrated and adapted book set. Includes 8 softcover illustrated lullaby books for kids: Jack and the Beanstalk, Hey Diddle Diddle, Pat-a-Cake, Goosey Goosey Gander, Mother Goose Rhymes, Aesop's Fables, The 3 Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Each book is illustrated with full color drawings in 15 pages with deluxe softcover binding. Drift into the magical worlds of all your most treasured fairy-tale characters with these well-loved stories and rhymes to delight and excite children.Perfect for reading with kids at bedtime. These classic stories will introduce little ones to the joys of reading!

    • Hey Diddle Diddle
    • Introduce your child to these well-loved literary classic nursery rhymes with this easy-to-read, fully illustrated and adapted book set.
    • Includes 8 softcover illustrated lullaby books for kids: Jack and the Beanstalk, Hey Diddle Diddle, Pat-a-Cake, Goosey Goosey Gander, Mother Goose Rhymes, Aesop's Fables, The 3 Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
    • Each book is illustrated with full color drawings in 15 pages with deluxe softcover binding.
    • Drift into the magical worlds of all your most treasured fairy-tale characters with these well-loved stories and rhymes to delight and excite children.
    • Perfect for reading with kids at bedtime. These classic stories will introduce little ones to the joys of reading!

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