Children's books have a great variety. Moreover, they are totally different depending on the age of the child. Thus, my list will be a pick for each age group I could think of. Apart from my final pick, I will also refer to several other books that are ideal for that age group. Enjoy!
Age 0-5
Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak
Age 6-8
Charlotte's Web, by E. B. White
These books begin to have more text, even though the illustrations are still present. Other books that I would recommend for this are group include Pippi Longstocking, A Bear Called Paddington, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The BFG, and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Age 9-11
The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien
The competition in the books for this age group is fierce. I didn't know which one to choose. However, I went with the book that I grew up with, which of course is The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other options include Matilda, Artemis Fowl (the 1st book), Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Little Prince, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, A Wrinkle in Time, The Jungle Book, and Peter Pan.
Age 12-14
The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman
This is a great age group with many interesting choices. All of the series of books mentioned in the previous age group can be continued as the child grows, as the books tend to be more mature as well. For this reason, I haven't included any second books. My first choice in this category would be once again Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, I've placed The Hobbit in the previous age group, so I'm going to go with another trilogy that I really love, which is His Dark Materials, by Philip Pullman. Other choices for this age group are The Graveyard Book, The Princess Diaries, The Hunger Games, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, and I Capture the Castle.
This was my list! Which is your favourite children's book?
I'll leave you with a quote from Hans Christian Andersen
Read the whole story: The Butterfly (1861)
Oh my, I missed International Children's Book Day! :( Will have to remember it next year. Great post and fabulous choices (was nodding/agreeing while reading your post).
ReplyDeleteI think that every reader has the fondest memories from the books that he read during his childhood. These books are some of mine, and I'm happy that they were yours too :)
DeleteThese are all some great classics! I loved Where the Wild Things Are. I took a children’s literature class this year and it was so good to revisit some old favourites.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been an interesting lesson :)
DeleteExcellent choices! Somehow I missed this day. Bad teacher Bea!
ReplyDeleteWith the quarantine it's so easy to miss the days, as they are all the same!
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