TOP 11 of the best and most interesting children's books of all time
A book is a scientific or literary work. Modern books for children can have a non-standard form, for example, in the form of individual cards or leaflets with illustrations. Children's books are created to fall in love with tender hearts. But how to choose the best books and not be mistaken? After all, there are many books intended for young listeners. We will help you choose books that are not only interesting, but also instructive. They certainly will not be left without attention and will not become dusty on the shelves. This list has been made for a large number of reader reviews.
Lewis Carroll: "Alice in Wonderland"
This is such a well-known and popular book that there is no child who did not read it in childhood. The plot of the book is about a little girl Alice, who fell into a cave and ends up in a magical land. On her way she meets a talking cat, a rabbit and a caterpillar. In a magical land there is an evil queen, with whom Alice will have to meet and fight, but before this happens, the girl has to go through many obstacles.
Maurice Sendak: “Where Monsters Live”
This book is one of the best-selling novels in the world. A cartoon was shot on it, a film was released and the opera was staged. All of them were a huge success. The plot of the book is about the life and dreams of a little dreamer named Max, who loves to represent himself as a wolf. His imaginations transfer to the country of fabulous monsters. He managed to subdue them, because he could look into their burning eyes without blinking. Max becomes the king of monsters and gives them various orders. The saturated and incredible world described in the book does not allow one to tear itself away from its reading. In 2014, the book was published in Russian and immediately received recognition from many children's hearts.
The Wizard of the Seaside, Ursula Le Guin
This is the first novel on the list of the series “Fantastic Archipelago of the Earth Sea” by the stunning writer Ursula. This is an amazing story about a little boy named Dune, who was born on the island of Gaunt. From birth, the boy shows a talent for magic, and his own aunt decides to teach him all the skills of magic. Due to his ability, he easily repels the invasions of the barbarians in their native settlement.
Charlotte's Web, Alvin Brooks White
The farmer's daughter raised a piglet as her pet. After moving a pig named Wilbur to a new stable, she became friends with the spider Charlotte. When the pig grew, he was prepared for slaughter. The girl and the spider came up with a plan that could save the pig ... This beautiful romance falls in love with the hearts of many children and adults. According to the plot of the novel in 2006, the director Gary Scott Winik filmed a film that became known around the world.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “The Little Prince”
A story with philosophical thoughts about the adoption of life, love, which will be appropriate in all generations. An allegorical fairy tale story with many illustrations performed by the author himself destroys verbal barriers and becomes part of the visual vocabulary that is understandable to everyone. The tale describes the amazing adventures of a boy - the Little Prince, who flew from another planet - an asteroid. On his way there is a pilot who was forced to land in the Sahara desert. The prince talks about his amazing life and this catches a lot of hearts.
“Winnie the Pooh and all-all-all”, Alan Milne
“Winnie the Pooh and all-all-all” is such a popular and well-known book that it was loved not only by children, but also by many adults. The story of a funny bear named Vinnie, who constantly gets into various situations with his friends.He always tries to find some explanation for the simplest things in our lives. The little bear got its name from Alan's son - Christopher Robin. Christopher had a favorite toy bear cub named Winnie.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Clive Staples Lewis
The world famous story of four guys who found a magic wardrobe and ended up in a land of magic called Narnia. They meet on their way magical creatures, animals to which human language is subject. Together with their newfound friends, they cleverly defeat evil and overcome any difficulties. The author perfectly conveys the feelings of heroes, their courage and courage. The book gained popularity and was filmed under the title "The Chronicles of Narnia." In total there are seven books about the country of Narnia, created by the magnificent author Clive Lewis.
Little Women, Louise May Alcott
This story can certainly be called the most famous among classical American books. The story reflects the life of the March family sisters - Margaret, Beth, Emmy and Joe, their amazing adventures and relationships. The book describes partial memories of an author who also had three sisters. The book turned out to be so popular that after a while Louise wrote sequels to the story entitled “Good Wives”, which also gained popularity. Based on the book created many plays, films, cartoons, series and opera.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl
The book is very famous and popular among children readers. In 2005, Tim Burton released a film on the plot of the book with Johnny Depp in the title role. This is a story about a boy named Charlie, who got a unique opportunity to visit the chocolate factory of the famous Mr. Wonka together with other guys. Charlie was from a poor family, nobly raised and restrained, so he worthily passed all the temptations prepared by the owner of the chocolate factory. On the pages of this book, chocolate is so deliciously described that after reading this story you yourself will not notice how you eat a whole box of chocolates.
Prairie Lodge by Lori Ingles-Wilder
“House on the Prairie” is Laura’s autobiographical account of her childhood in the Western United States. The story describes the life of her large family: about her dad, mom, sisters Mary and Carrie, and about her beloved dog Jack. Life in this area is harsh and you have to work and work in order to winter the cold times, get food and beware of wild animals. But there is a lot of good: in winter, the family dresses up a huge living tree, in the spring they equip a small garden, and in the fall they collect their rich harvest. Beautiful evenings with a musician, hunter and a skilled farmer all rolled into one - their father. This is a terrific story not only for girls, but it will be very interesting for boys to listen to an entertaining story.
“Crack in Time”, Madeleine L’Engle
Madeleine L’Engle is a stunning American writer who has become famous for her childhood story Crack in Time and his sequel Wind on the Threshold. This is an amazing story about the little heroine Meg. At one point, in a storm and storm in the Murry family, very strange guests arrived who carried Meg, her little brother Charles and their school friend Kelvin. They fall into a very dangerous and incredible adventure, on which not only their life, but also the existence of the universe depends.
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