When it comes to children’s books, there are so many classic tales that spark the imagination and take the reader on a journey of discovery. The following 10 children’s classics open up the reader’s eyes to the important aspects of life. These books are sure to keep inspiring for years to come.

The Giving Tree – Shel Silverstein

 Written by a leading children’s author, The Giving Tree is a book unlike any other. Meant to evoke empathy, kindness, and love, The Giving Tree is a book that inspires in a subtle and very sweet way. The story is not only easy to understand for children of all ages, but also stands up well year after year, because the lessons taught in this beautiful book are truly timeless.

Charlotte’s Web – E. B. White

Focused on friendship, love, and what life is truly all about, Charlotte’s Web is a classic children’s story for a few different reasons. it is filled with adorable animals at each and every turn and the lessons taught in this book are important for children of all ages to absorb, learn, and understand.

Where The Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendack

Imagination and creativity are what truly drive this amazing story. Where The Wild Things Are is a children’s book that is not only unique but extremely entertaining and fun. Captivating and ultimately life-changing, Where The Wild Things Are, written by Maurice Sendak, is a great literary experience for children looking for a little adventure.

Goodnight Moon – Margaret Wise Brown

Goodnight Moon is a feel-good timeless story that is loved by children of all ages. Centring around kindness and gratitude, and doing it in a beautifully subtle and loving way, Goodnight Moon is one of those books that children love to read over and over and over again. Not only is the book full of colorful illustrations, but it is also full of words that read like poetry. There is truly no better book out there to lull your child to sleep than Goodnight Moon.

Green Eggs And Ham – Dr. Seuss

 Humorous and charmingly whimsical, Green Eggs and Ham is one of those books that children remember for years and years to come. Written by famed children’s author, Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham teaches words, phrases, and sentences in a fun and interesting way, making it the preferred book for teaching children how to read and speak, and what it means to rhyme.

Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams

The Velveteen Rabbit is a heartfelt story that evokes emotion and truth the entire way through. Meant to teach children the value of love, loyalty, and friendship, the Velveteen Rabbit is one of those stories that includes lessons that stay with children as well as adults for a lifetime.

Where The Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein

A classic among classics, Where The Sidewalk Ends, written by Shel Silverstein, is a book of poetry and short stories that are not only fun to read, but also, extremely inspiring and engaging to children of all ages. A long book, especially by usual children’s book standards, Where The Sidewalk Ends teaches values and morals to children in a fun and appealing way.

The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis

A book that defines a child’s youth, The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe is a story that is engrossing and interesting, especially for older children. Teaching the classic lesson of good versus evil, The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, written by C.S. Lewis, is a fantasy book unlike any other.

The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett

Beautiful and mysterious, The Secret Garden is a story that is not only delightful but extremely fascinating. The book is full of inspiring themes that are important for children to learn and understand. A story that is not only enchanting but extremely likeable and pleasant.

Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – Judith Viorst

Leaning on the funnier side of the spectrum, Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day takes a humorous approach to life and all the problems, big and small, that it can bring. It teaches children very important lessons about day-to-day life, and how to overcome obstacles, no matter how bad they might seem at the moment.

 

 

 

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