Must-read children's classics

Classics don't have to be boring. In fact, they are delightful...they are simple to read...they are a repository of good vocabulary and beautiful phrases...they have been read, admired and recommended by generations...

Charlotte's Web by E.B.White
An all time favourite classic children's literature, this book is a beautiful description of friendship and kindness. A short simple book and a must read aloud to ages 5 -10 years.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary Lennox comes to stay with her uncle. The house has a secret garden. One day she discovers her way in...and her life is changed for good. Read aloud to ages 8-12 years.
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara is left impoverished after the death of her father.She is kind and generous and uses her imagination to cope with her life. A beautiful story for ages 8-12 years.
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond 
Delightful book about a bear adopted by a family in London. With its gentle humour and comfort, this book will surely become a family favourite. Read to your 5 - 10 year old children and they will love it!
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
We all know Alice through short stories and movies. However, read aloud the book to enjoy the imaginative world of Alice with a whole new perspective. The book is well written,creative and amusing. For age group 5-10 years.

The Borrowers by Mary Norton
A world beneath the kitchen floor, a tiny home and whenever they need anything they just borrow it from human world! Fantastic book for 8-12 years.
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Age 8-12 years


Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 
Story of a young girl who comes to live at Green Gables. Her enthusiasm, love for life and imaginations is sure to win your heart.
Age 10+ years
Little Women by L.M. Alcott
It is a wonderful piece of classic literature. The book follows the life of 4 sisters from their childhood to womenhood.
Age 12-15 years
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
A fantasy children's novel that follows the quest of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins,to win a share of the treasure garuded a dragon, Smaug.
Age 12-18 years

The Wizard of Oz  by L. Frank Baum
The book has great characters, lot of imagination and magic and beautiful story of friendship, courage and kindness.
Age 8-12 years



The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
A simple yet powerful story about the lives of three children living near the railway tracks...
age 8-12 years
Heidi by Johanna Spyri
A beautiful and charming story about an orphan girl who is sent away from her aunt to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps.
Age 10-15 years
The Wind in the Willows  by Kenneth Grahame
The much loved classic tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad.
Age 8-12 years
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Children's fantasy adventure. It tells the story of a young boy who finds a magic tollbooth and drives through it only to be transported to the Kingdom of Wisdom...
Age 10-15 years

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