Classic Children Books

In the present times, kids are losing interest in reading books. Children get addicted to the idiot box and computer games and find reading books a boring affair. Gone are the days of bedtime story books and fairytales. However, parents should encourage their kids to read and discover some of the famous classic children books for entertainment as well as enlightenment. While series such as Harry Potter and Twilight are a huge hit among kids, children should be encouraged to read some classic books as well to expand their knowledge, learn more about life and different cultures. This in turn will help them increase their analytical and cognitive skills. Books are a child’s best friend that can keep them occupied and entertained in the most pure form. There are some great classic books for kids available in different languages written by some of the most renowned writers of the world. If you wish to learn more about classic books for kids, here is some information for you to help you choose the right kind of book for your kids.

Classic Books For Kids

Alice In Wonderland
Written by English author Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland is an interesting book for children to read. The book tells the story of a little girl, Alice, and her journey to a different world of fantasy. The story begins with Alice who falls down a rabbit’s burrow and meets strange creatures in wonderland. Children of all ages will love this fantasy story.

The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain, is a popular novel about a young boy who lives with his aunt. The story tells some fascinating adventures of Tom Sawyer that every kid is bound to enjoy and cherish for a long time to come. 

Black Beauty
Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. Anna Sewell, the author of the book, has well depicted the autobiography of a horse. The horse tells the story of his life where he started as a young carefree colt in an Englishman’s farm, to his hardship days pulling cabs in the streets of London. 

Gulliver’s Travels
Gulliver’s Travels is another best selling kid’s book written by Jonathan Swift. The book is a narrative of a traveler and his experience in the Land of Lilliput. Gulliver is washed ashore after a shipwreck where he gets captivated by men who are less than 6 inches tall and the story continues.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea
As the name suggests, this book is a science fiction novel. The plot of the story goes like this. A mysterious creature is sinking all ships. Finally, the US government sets up a commission to identify the mysterious creature. As the story progresses, it is found that the mysterious creature is actually a submarine and not a sea monster! This fascinating book is another popular best seller of all time.

A Christmas Carol
Written by the famous novelist, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol is yet another famous classic book for children. The story begins on a Christmas Eve seven years after the death of Jacob Marly the business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is a greedy person who has no place for kindness, charity, and compassion in his life. Marley’s ghost warns him to change his attitude but of no use. He is next visited by three other spirits, each taking him through scenes with the hope of transforming him.

• Ivanhoe
• The Jungle Book
• The Three Musketeers
• Peter Pan
• Heidi
• Kidnapped
• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood