Best Children's Books of all Time
How do you create a list of the best children's books of all time? Well, it's not easy. Everyone has a special stack of books that their family cherishes. Below is a short list of some of the books we at Childrensbookstore.com love. We thought of books that have enduring and engaging stories and/or beautiful illustrations. We chose books that have stood the test of time with generations of children and some newer books that are instant classics. It's by no means an exhaustive list. If there is a book you think should be on the list below, please click the "contact us" button at the top of this page to send us an email with your suggestion.
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For the first time in paperback, a story of seven children who are saved by their mother after an evil witch casts a spell on...
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In this Caldecott Medal winner. Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without his supper by his exhausted mother. In...
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First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of young Harold, whose purple crayon and his imagination take him on...
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In this delightful tale about a youngster looking for the perfect pet, readers can lift the flaps to see the animals the zoo...
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Now even younger children can follow the little green caterpillar as he eats his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly in...
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In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the...
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This follow-up to the highly successful "Sweet Dreams" features the Taggies fleece blanket on the cover and eight colorful...
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First published in 1986, this classic book by Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their his or her...
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In this hilarious picture book debut, the popular cartoonist ("Sesame Street, Sheep in the City") perfectly captures a...
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An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.
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In this wordless masterpiece from a two-time Caldecott medalist, a bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to...
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In his Caldecott Honor book, dePaolo tells the story of Strega Nona, who is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort...
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"A winning, completely childlike picture book in which a stuffed bear waiting hopefully in a toy department finds a home with...
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Viorst's classic tale of a little boy who must accept the reality that "some days are like that," when everything he does...
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