Children's books are a part of growing up; we all remember the classics.
Images of parents and grandparents reading to us before we go to bed
and the stories that have captivated generations, all provided by the
best classic children's books. There is always a debate about which
books are the best to read to children, and there are many to choose
from. Here is a list of the top ten children's books of all time.
10. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson - For over 50
years, this imaginative tale of young Harold has been a standard for
children's books. Harold is an intelligent young man who uses his magic
purple crayon to help him overcome obstacles and challenges; a beautiful
story that can inspire hope for children to help them overcome their
own obstacle
9. Corduroy by Don Freeman - Another classic story that offers one of
the happiest endings in all of literature. Corduroy is a tattered,
stuffed teddy bear that is waiting in his department store for someone
to take him home. Corduroy is a beautiful story that teaches the
importance of patience and perseverance when things get tough.
8. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett - The offbeat story
of the town known as Chew and swallow, blessed and cursed with no
grocery stores, so their food rains from the sky. The detailed drawings
of this peculiar story have made this a delightful and humorous tale of
having too much of a good thing.
7. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith
Viorst - The tale of Alexander who has everything wrong happen to him
in one day. This loveable grouch is drawn in great detail and shares a
story of unfortunate circumstances.
6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - Aimed for the younger
children, this is the simple story of a caterpillar that transforms into
a butterfly. The beautiful artwork, however, will keep children and
parents captivated for years to come.
5. Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel - Based on the traditional Chinese
folk-tale this complex story can sometimes be confusing for children,
but it offers a great chance for growth and development as well a chance
for you to talk with your children.
4. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - This highly imaginative
tale of a grounded boy who escapes into his imagination to become the
king of the scary monsters. Great for children who enjoy a little scare
in their bedtime stories.
3. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd - The
illustrated poem that is the essential bedtime story. A simple and
repetitive poem to help children fall asleep peacefully.