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Updated by Priya Florence Shah on Sep 14, 2021
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10 Classic Children’s Books And Children’s Authors To Read To Your Child

Enjoy the benefits of reading for kids with this list of 10 classic children’s books and children’s authors that include the best children's books of all time.

Do you have preschoolers and kindergarteners who love board books and colourful storybooks for kids? This list of stories to read from the best children’s books for kids will help you enjoy the benefits of reading for kids and create a lifetime of memories.

If you’re wondering which stories to read to older kids that also make engaging storybooks for adults, this list of 10 classic children’s books and children’s authors will help you and your child rediscover timeless stories from the best children's books of all time.

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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

The Little Prince is a charming novella by French aristocrat, writer, and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry follows a young prince who visits various planets in space including the Earth and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite being a children's book, The Little Prince makes deep observations about life, adults and human nature.

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Although Jonathan Livingston Seagull is not strictly a children’s book, this motivational fable by Richard Bach will teach older kids inspirational lessons about the importance of love, respect, freedom, and forgiveness.

Read it to your kids to implant the message of seeking a higher purpose in life, even when circumstances seem inconvenient. Of all the novels to read to kids (and adults), you’ll find this the most inspirational.

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White Fang

White Fang

If your child and you love animals, this is one of the best novels to read to your kids. White Fang is a ferocious and magnificent creature who is part wolf, part dog.

This classic adventure story by Jack London keenly observes the extraordinary working of one of nature's greatest gifts to its creatures - the power to adapt. It helps us see and feel the rhythms and patterns of life in the animal kingdom and mankind.

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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit is the endearing story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much it eventually becomes real. This classic children’s book by Margery Williams has captured the hearts of generation after generation. Its story of transformation and redemption through a child's unwavering love continues to delight readers of all ages.

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Hans Christian Andersen's English Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen's English Fairy Tales

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales are grounded in the real and often focus on the significance of small or overlooked things. His fairy tale collection is one of the best children's books you can get for your kids.

His stories to read to kids, like The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier, have entranced and bewitched millions of readers, adults and children alike and will do the same for you and your kids.

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Enid Blyton Books

Enid Blyton Books

Besides the list of stories to read to kids above, I just can’t leave out beloved children’s author, Enid Blyton’s books, which are a staple for any kid’s library. I consider her series of books for kids to be some of the best fiction books of all time for children.

Some of her best storybook series for kids include:

• The Magic Faraway Tree
• The Wishing Chair Collection
• The Famous Five
• The Secret Seven

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Panchatantra Stories

Panchatantra Stories

Panchatantra Stories is a collection of all-time favourite children’s stories from the Indian storytelling tradition that teaches us lessons about wisdom, courage, and bravery. Written in simple language that kids will easily understand, this book for kids is an enjoyable reading experience for parents and children.

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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Books

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Books

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has made Jeff Kinney one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet. All Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books in the series are great for kids over 12 in middle school, who can relate to the adventures and struggles of Greg Heffley, his friends and family, especially his big brother, Rodrick.

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Julia Donaldson’s Books

Julia Donaldson’s Books

Julia Donaldson’s books are compelling and full of wit and imagination. Some of her best stories to read aloud include Gruffallo and Gruffalo's, Monkey Puzzle, Paper dolls, Room on the Broom. They are great books for kids aged 3 to 5 years so your preschoolers will love them.

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Harold And The Purple Crayon

Harold And The Purple Crayon

Harold And The Purple Crayon tells the story of Harold who decides to go for a walk in the moonlight armed only with an oversize purple crayon. This charming storybook for kids shows just how far your imagination can take you.