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15 Of My Favorite Children's Books
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items Books I read as a kid that are imprinted on my heart forever.
When I was a kid, I loved history and I loved witches. So, naturally I grabbed this book from the schools library. The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a historical coming of age story, that's well written and educational. It deals with America's earliest ...
The Witch of Blackbird Pond: Newbery Award Winner
I loved this book as a kid. Julie of the Wolves is about a girl lost in the Alaskan tundra and how she survives with the help of a wolf pack. It's a great survival story. Readers that enjoyed Hatchet will definitely want to read this one. Reading Age...
Julie of the Wolves (HarperClassics)
I read this unforgettable story about a dystopian society many times as a kid. It makes you feel all the emotions and it makes you think. I can't wait until my son is old enough to read this book. I recommend this for kids and adults. Everyone should...
The Giver
I love the Hobbit and the Tolkien universe! The Hobbit is a timeless story that everyone should read as many times as possible. This version of the Hobbit is beautifully illustrated, which makes it the perfect choice for young readers dipping their t...
The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition
As an animal lover, Black Beauty had a lasting impact on me. This book tells the story of a horse named Black Beauty, who experiences joy and tragedy in his life. It was written in the Victorian era and is authentic in the way people treated animals ...
Black Beauty: An Autobiography of a Horse
This is one of the books from The Royal Diaries series. The perfect series for little history lovers! Each book is written in diary format. This particular one is on Marie Antoinette's life. I was pretty obsessed with Marie Antoinette after reading t...
The Royal Diaries: Marie Antoinette, 1769
When I read this book, I had the biggest crush on the character Jesse Tuck. He looks 17 but is over 100 years old. What a dream boat. I loved this story as a kid. When the movie came out in 2002, you better believe I ate that up too. The books main t...
Tuck Everlasting
This classic book about survival is a page turner! Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, is the sole survivor of a plane crash. Alone in the wilderness, he learns how to survive. Reading Age: 9+
Hatchet
One of my all time favorite stories. The illustrations are amazing. Age Range: 7+
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Stories
Years ago, I took a children’s literature course in college and this book was the required reading material. It is GIGANTIC! It has tons of children's stories that are arranged by genre, such as Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Adventure, etc. There are also in...
Norton Anthology of Children's Literature
Anne of Green Gables is a delightful coming of age story with a good moral message. After you read Anne of Green Gables, watch the 1985 series based on the book. Out of all the adaptations, it is by far the best! I like it so much that I have the DVD...
Anne of Green Gables
Here's another great book about a horse. Every animal loving child should read Black Stallion. It's the story of a boy and wild horse shipwrecked together on a deserted island. An adventure story that definitely worth a read. Ages: 8+
The Black Stallion
Jack London’s three most popular novels form the basis of this collection.
The Call of the Wild
Sea Wolf
White Fang
All classics! This book also includes some of his short stories.
Age Range: 9+
Selected Works of Jack London (Leather-bound)
I read this book after I saw the animated movie. The book was different than the movie in the best ways! Fun read with colorful characters. A comfy fantasy ride for young readers. Age Range: 9+
Howl's Moving Castle
This book will stick with you for your entire life. It's definitely worth the read, but be prepared to bawl your eyes out. The story is about the relationship between a young boy and his two hunting dogs. Heart-warming and heart-wrenching. Reading Ag...
Where the Red Fern Grows