Winnie-the-Pooh
The short, connected adventures make it possible to stop after one episode. Wordplay and misunderstandings often work best with an adult reading.
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
The House at Pooh Corner
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
The House at Pooh Corner, a classic by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, kindness, imagination and humour.
Classic1928
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
Ages 6–10
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 10: Just So Stories, a classic by Rudyard Kipling. It connects with imagination, humour, wonder and nature.
Classic1902
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Ages 6–9
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams is a classic for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about kindness and perseverance.
Classic1942
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Ages 7–12
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
For readers interested in imagination, wonder, adventure and courage, compare Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 12.
Classic1865
Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
Ages 7–12
Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
Choose Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll for children aged 7 to 12. This classic is shelved with books about imagination, wonder and adventure.
Classic1871
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
Ages 7–11
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows, a classic by Kenneth Grahame, is selected for children aged 7 to 11. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, adventure, nature and loyalty.
Classic1908
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
Ages 7–11
Peter Pan
J. M. Barrie
For readers interested in adventure, imagination, wonder and courage, compare Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 11.
Classic1911
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
Ages 7–11
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofting
The Story of Doctor Dolittle, a classic by Hugh Lofting, is selected for children aged 7 to 11. Compare it with other books exploring nature, kindness and adventure.
Classic1920
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers
Ages 7–11
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers
Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers is a classic for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about wonder, imagination and family.
Classic1934
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Ages 7–10
Worzel Gummidge
Barbara Euphan Todd
Choose Worzel Gummidge by Barbara Euphan Todd for children aged 7 to 10. This classic is shelved with books about humour and imagination.
Classic1936
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
Ages 7–11
The Family from One End Street
Eve Garnett
First published in 1937, The Family from One End Street is a classic by Eve Garnett for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include family, humour and heritage.
Classic1937
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
Ages 7–11
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
First published in 1968, The Iron Man is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include courage, wonder and kindness.
Classic1968
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
Ages 8–12
The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
The Jungle Book, a classic by Rudyard Kipling, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage, nature and loyalty.
Classic1894
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, imagination, humour and wonder.
Classic1902
The Phoenix and the Carpet
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
The Phoenix and the Carpet
E. Nesbit
For readers interested in adventure, imagination and wonder, compare The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 11.
Classic1904
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ages 8–12
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A Little Princess, a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, imagination, kindness and perseverance.
Classic1905
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–12
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For readers interested in family, courage, kindness and heritage, compare The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1906
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ages 8–12
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
First published in 1911, The Secret Garden is a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, nature, perseverance and wonder.
Classic1911
Just William
Richmal Crompton
Ages 8–12
Just William
Richmal Crompton
For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Just William by Richmal Crompton. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1922
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
Ages 8–12
Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome
For readers interested in adventure, self-reliance and nature, compare Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1930
Ballet Shoes
Noel Streatfeild
Ages 8–12
Ballet Shoes
Noel Streatfeild
Choose Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild for children aged 8 to 12. This classic is shelved with books about family, perseverance and creativity.
Classic1936
Jennings Goes to School
Anthony Buckeridge
Ages 8–12
Jennings Goes to School
Anthony Buckeridge
For readers interested in humour and friendship, compare Jennings Goes to School by Anthony Buckeridge. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1950
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
Ages 8–12
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
Four siblings evacuated to the countryside enter Narnia through a wardrobe and find it held in winter by the White Witch.
Classic1950
Prince Caspian
C. S. Lewis
Ages 8–12
Prince Caspian
C. S. Lewis
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Prince Caspian, a classic by C. S. Lewis. It connects with courage, loyalty and adventure.
Classic1951
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
Ages 8–11
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
The Borrowers by Mary Norton is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, family and wonder.
Classic1952
The Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston
Ages 8–12
The Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston
For readers interested in wonder, heritage and family, compare The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1954
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
Dodie Smith
Ages 8–12
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
Dodie Smith
First published in 1956, The Hundred and One Dalmatians is a classic by Dodie Smith for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include adventure, family and loyalty.
Classic1956
Tom's Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce
Ages 8–12
Tom's Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce
On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Tom's Midnight Garden, a classic by Philippa Pearce. It connects with wonder, friendship, imagination and heritage.
Classic1958
Stig of the Dump
Clive King
Ages 8–11
Stig of the Dump
Clive King
Choose Stig of the Dump by Clive King for children aged 8 to 11. This classic is shelved with books about friendship, adventure and imagination.
Classic1963
The Iron Woman
Ted Hughes
Ages 8–12
The Iron Woman
Ted Hughes
First published in 1993, The Iron Woman is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include nature, justice and wonder.
Classic1993
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
Ages 9–13
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
For readers interested in courage, kindness, justice and loyalty, compare Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. It is a classic for children aged 9 to 13.
Classic1877
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
Ages 9–13
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: The Box of Delights, a classic by John Masefield. It connects with wonder, adventure and heritage.
Classic1935
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Ages 9–14
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins leaves his comfortable home with Thorin and a company of dwarves to reclaim their mountain and treasure from Smaug.
Classic1937
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Ages 10–16
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic for readers aged 10+. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, loyalty and heritage.
Classic1883
Biggles Learns to Fly
W. E. Johns
Ages 10–14
Biggles Learns to Fly
W. E. Johns
Biggles Learns to Fly, a classic by W. E. Johns, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring adventure and courage.
Classic1935
The Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
Ages 10–14
The Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: The Sword in the Stone, a classic by T. H. White. It connects with wonder, heritage and adventure.
Classic1938
Watership Down
Richard Adams
Ages 10–16
Watership Down
Richard Adams
On the shelf for readers aged 10+: Watership Down, a classic by Richard Adams. It connects with courage, loyalty, adventure and nature.
Classic1972