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May 23, 2023 · BBC Culture polled 177 experts from 56 countries to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top...
- The 20 greatest children's books ever – what the voters say
1. Where the Wild Things Are (words and illustrations by...
- The 20 greatest children's books ever – what the voters say
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr., illustrated by Eric Carle
This picture book, with Eric Carle’s distinctive illustration style, helps young children learn to recognize colors and various animals. Three spin-offs are also included in the series: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (about the sounds different animals make), Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? (about endangered animals and the idea of conservation), and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?(about North American animals and the parent-child bond).
Miffy by Dick Bruna, translated by Tony Mitton
A children’s classic from the Netherlands. Dick Bruna’s simple, graphic illustration style makes Miffy instantly recognizable to readers around the world.
Letters from Felix by Annette Langen, illustrated by Constanza Droop, translated by Laura Lindgren
After Sophie loses her beloved stuffed rabbit Felix at the airport, she begins receiving letters from him (that the reader can actually remove from envelopes attached to each page) chronicling his amazing adventures around the world. This series was one of my favorites as a kid, and I still have the copy that was half-eaten by my childhood dog.
Little Polar Bear by Hans de Beer
A baby polar bear named Lars gets separated from his father when the ice breaks while they are sleeping. Lars finds himself on adventures in new places and meets many new friends who help him find his way back home to the North Pole. Throughout the rest of the series, Lars goes on many more adventures with many more new friends.
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline is a courageous seven-year-old girl attending boarding school in Paris. The beloved series follows her day-to-day adventures.
Franny K. Stein by Jim Benton
“Franny K. Stein is not your average girl—she’s a mad scientist. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny’s class think she’s weird, wacky, and just plain creepy.”
WeirDo by Anh Do
“Meet Weir Do. No, that’s not a typo, that’s his name! Weir Do’s the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won’t be easy…but it will be funny!”
May 1, 2024 · Vote on the best book series of three or more books for children to read. A great children's book transports young readers to extraordinary worlds, inspiring wonder and fostering a lifelong passion for literature.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Age: Baby to 3 years. In one of the most popular classic children’s books, a caterpillar eats its way through a week’s worth of food before making a glorious transformation into a butterfly.
- My Name Is Malala by Malala Yousafzai. Age: Baby to 3 years. In her first board book, published in 2022, Nobel Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai introduces young readers to the potential we all have, even if we’re young.
- Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison. Age: Baby to 3 years. It’s never too early for inspiration. With striking illustrations that depict Black women of history, this board book will capture the interest of a baby or toddler.
- Snow Family by Daniel Kirk. Age: Baby to 2 years. In this delightful rhyming tale, a human boy engages in wintry fun with a gaggle of kids made of snow.
May 18, 2024 · Top Kids Books. Many older readers who are now parents will agree that when it comes to well-known children’s books, most families have a soft spot for the classics.
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May 23, 2023 · 1. Where the Wild Things Are (words and illustrations by Maurice Sendak, 1963) With its perfect symbiosis of words and pictures, the classic Where the Wild Things Are topped our poll...
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100 books based on 17 votes: Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans, The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, The Story of Ferdinand by M...
