10 Beloved Classic Children’s Books
1. The Secret Garden
As you may already know, The Secret Garden holds a special place in my heart. I believe readers young and old can find beauty and inspiration in this special story. About The Secret Garden: After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle’s gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed – and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined. [Synopsis by Puffin Classics]Get Your Copy of The Secret Garden
2. A Little Princess
By the same author of The Secret Garden, A Little Princess tells the story of Sara, a young girl who is both imaginative and optimistic even during trying times. About A Little Princess: Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she’ll never see her beloved father gain, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for hard work and a room in the attic. [Synopsis by Penguin Random House]Get Your Copy of A Little Princess
3. Winnie the Pooh
Winnie was an absolute favorite of mine as a little girl. One of my earliest memories is celebrating my 3rd birthday with a Winnie the Pooh-themed party 💕 About The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh: Published in celebration of Pooh’s 75th anniversary, this illustrious collection holds all the Pooh stories, complete and unabridged. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations from Ernest H. Shepard appear in all their glory. With beautiful colors and simple lines, these images hold their own as classics. The tales, filled with superb storylines and lessons, will continue to capture the hearts of new generations. [Description by Barnes & Noble]Get Your Copy of Winnie the Pooh
4. Heidi
Heidi is this April’s Enchanted Book Club selection! I started reading it last night and was quickly reminded of how special Heidi’s spirit is. About Heidi: At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the sunshine and growing up amongst the goats and birds. But one terrible day, Heidi is collected by her aunt and is made to live with a new family in town. Heidi can’t bear to be away from her grandfather; can she find a way back up the mountain, where she belongs? [Synopsis by Penguin Random House]Get Your Copy of Heidi
5. Anne of Green Gables
Oh Anne Shirley 💕 I don’t recall a time in my life when I didn’t know who she was! I revisited this beautiful story last year and simply adored it. About Anne of Green Gables: Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her. [Synopsis by Penguin Random House]Get Your Copy of Anne of Green Gables
6. Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web is another heartwarming children’s book I have fond memories of. It’s been many years since I’ve read it – I think it’s time to revisit! About Charlotte’s Web: Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter. [Synopsis by Barnes & Noble]Get Your Copy of Charlotte’s Web
7. The Little Golden Books Series
Surprise! 🎉 In celebration of International Children’s Book Day, I’m teaming up with our friends at Out of Print to give away this adorable Little Golden Books Prize Pack! To enter, visit this post on Instagram [Edit: Giveaway now closed, congratulations to the winner, @debbieholmesmadden]8. Peter Pan
This timeless classic is filled to the brim with adventure and magic ✨ About Peter Pan: Neverland is home to Peter Pan, a young boy who has never grown up. On one of his visits to London, Peter makes the acquaintance of young Wendy Darling, whom he invites to travel with him to Neverland and become the mother of his gang of Lost Boys. Flying through the night sky to Neverland, Wendy and her brothers John and Michael soon become caught up in marvelous adventures with the Indian Princess Tiger Lily, the loyal fairy Tinker Bell, and Peter’s nemesis, the sinister hook-handed pirate known as Captain Hook. [Synopsis by Barnes & Noble]
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9. Peter Rabbit
The darling tales of mischievous Peter Rabbit are perfect stories for Springtime! About The Complete Peter Rabbit: This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence. A special section at the end of this volume contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not published during her lifetime. [Synopsis by Barnes & Noble]Get Your Copy of Peter Rabbit
10. Madeline
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines…” As a little girl, I adored Madeline, her bravery, and the exciting adventures she embarked upon! About A Madeline Treasury: Here, collected in one handsome volume, are all the adventures of Madeline, a fearless little girl full of mischief and vitality who is one of the world’s most popular and beloved fictional characters. Madeline, which was first published in 1939, and its five sequels have charmed generations of readers, and become true classics. [Synopsis by Barnes & Noble]
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Love, Hayley
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