Children's Classic Books

The adventures of Tom Sawyer

Twain, Mark

Paper Book

"Saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life." So starts Mark Twain's classic tale about a boy's life in a small town on the Mississippi, which has become an all...

AR: 8.1
Lexile: 950

Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

Viorst, Judith

Paper Book

A Latino-centric movie adaptation is now streaming on Disney+! From children's book legend Judith Viorst comes the perennially popular tale of Alexander's worst day. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a story that belongs on every child's...

AR: 3.9
Lexile: 970

Alice's adventures in Wonderland

Carroll, Lewis

Paper Book

For over 125 years John Tenniel's superb illustrations for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland have been the perfect complement to Lewis Carroll's timeless story. This edition is a wonderful high-quality version, the first to reproduce Tenniel's exquisite drawings from prints taken directly...

AR: 7.4
Lexile: 890

Amelia Bedelia

Parish, Peggy.

Paper Book

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia...

AR: 2.5
Lexile: 120

Anne of Green Gables

Montgomery, L. M.

Paper Book

Anne Shirley is unforgettable, and this beautifully packaged edition of L.M. Montgomery's classic novel is as memorable as its heroine. When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables, she surprises everyone: first of all, she's a girl, even though Marilla Cuthbert and her brother...

AR: 7.3
Lexile: 970

Ballet shoes

Streatfeild, Noel.

Paper Book

Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as...

AR: 5.7
Lexile: 930

The black stallion

Farley, Walter

Paper Book

Discover all the adventure, thrills, and tenderness of the beloved classic that introduced the world to "the most famous fictional horse of the century" (The New York Times). "There was no place to seek cover. Here was the wildest of all wild animals." ...

AR: 5.2
Lexile: 680

The boxcar children

Warner, Gertrude Chandler

Paper Book

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and...

AR: 3.9
Lexile: 470

The call of the wild

London, Jack

Paper Book

One of the most popular and exciting adventure stories is now being reissued with vibrant, realistic paintings by a highly acclaimed artist and an introduction by award-winning author, Gary Paulsen. First published in 1903, this striking reissue is as relevant today as it was when it was first...

AR: 8.0
Lexile: 1120

The cat in the hat

Seuss, Dr.

Paper Book

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The classic picture book that introduced the world to the iconic, mischievous Cat in the Hat and the beloved characters Thing One and Thing Two! Dr. Seuss makes reading fun for kids of all ages. COMING IN 2026 AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE...

AR: 1.2
Lexile: 260

Charlie and the chocolate factory

Dahl, Roald

Paper Book

Celebrate fifty years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory First published in 1964 with whimsical illustrations by Joseph Schindelman, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory became an instant classic. Now this special commemorative edition brings back...

AR: 4.8
Lexile: 810

Charlotte's web

White, E. B.

Paper Book

Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paper-over-board edition ...

AR: 4.9
Lexile: 680

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Barrett, Judi

Paper Book

The classic children's book and inspiration behind a hit animated film, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a whimsical and imaginative picture book that has delighted generations of readers. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town--except...

AR: 3.2
Lexile: 730

Corduroy

Freeman, Don

Paper Book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The treasured childhood classic that tells the heartwarming story of a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other. "Freeman's tender tale bursts with quiet yearning, indelible images and the pure satisfaction of...

AR: 3.2
Lexile: 600

The hundred dresses

Estes, Eleanor

Paper Book

Eleanor Estes'sThe Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945 and has never been out of print since. At the heart of the story is Wanda Petronski, a Polish girl in a Connecticut school who is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Wanda claims she has...

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 870

If you give a mouse a cookie

Numeroff, Laura Joffe.

Paper Book

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....<...

AR: 2.7
Lexile: 410

Little house on the prairie

Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Paper Book

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie is the third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. Laura Ingalls...

AR: 5.3
Lexile: 930

The little prince

Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de

Other

"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." Few books have been as universally cherished as The Little Prince, the haunting, lyrical fable that explores the very meaning of life. This deluxe seventieth anniversary gift set includes a hardcover book...

AR: 5.0
Lexile: 710

Madeline

Bemelmans, Ludwig

Paper Book

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK * OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD! The cherished childhood classic starring a fearless little girl and her eleven lovable housemates. One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books "Perhaps the best bedtime book ever written."--The New...

AR: 3.1
Lexile: 480

The magician's nephew

Lewis, C. S.

Paper Book

The Magician's Nephew, from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig, will release in IMAX and wide globally in theaters on February 12, 2027, and on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Sneak previews only in IMAX will begin on February 10, 2027. Narnia . . . a land frozen in...

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 790

Mary Poppins

Travers, P. L.

Paper Book

A stunning, full-color illustrated edition of the classic novel about the magical nanny who has delighted children and adults the world over. Experience the fantastical adventures of the magical nanny who inspired the classic film, stage show, and young imaginations the...

AR: 6.1
Lexile: 830

The mouse and the motorcycle

Cleary, Beverly.

Paper Book

In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to...

AR: 4.1
Lexile: 860

Mr. Popper's penguins

Atwater, Richard.

Paper Book

The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble...

AR: 5.6
Lexile: 910

Peter Pan

Barrie, J. M.

Paper Book

"Hague is very much at home in the world of Peter Pan... . This Peter is the King of the Wild Things... . This is a Peter who would be right after J. M. Barrie's heart." - School Library Journal

AR: 7.2
Lexile: 980

The Phantom Tollbooth

Juster, Norton.

Paper Book

A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME "Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet." --Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark Materials With almost 5 million...

AR: 6.7
Lexile: 1000

Pippi Longstocking

Lindgren, Astrid

Paper Book

Astrid Lindgren's story of feisty, red-haired Pippi has been given a sparkling new translation by award-winning Tiina Nunnally and engaging pictures by acclaimed Lauren Child.

AR: 5.2
Lexile: 870

The secret garden

Burnett, Frances Hodgson

Paper Book

AR: 6.3
Lexile: 970

The secret of the old clock

Keene, Carolyn

Paper Book

A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite-The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love...

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 760

Strega Nona : an old tale

DePaola, Tomie

CD

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary! When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola. Strega Nona--"Grandma Witch"--is the...

AR: 4.4
Lexile: 800

The tale of Peter Rabbit

Potter, Beatrix

Paper Book

This story is one of the famous 'Peter Rabbit Books' written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter.

AR: 4.2
Lexile: 660

Tales of a fourth grade nothing

Blume, Judy

Paper Book

Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher's biggest problem is his naughty small brother, Fudge, who tries to acquire all Peter's possessions, even his tiny turtle.

AR: 3.3
Lexile: 470

The tower treasure

Dixon, Franklin W.

Paper Book

A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend's father.

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 740

Treasure Island

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Paper Book

The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen, who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & Judy Inc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theater and performing arts. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of...

AR: 8.3
Lexile: 1100

Tuck everlasting

Babbitt, Natalie

Digital file

When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles upon the Tuck family's disturbing secret, she is forced to come to terms with her conflicting emotions. She feels drawn to the loving, gentle and rather eccentric Tucks, but what they tell her is too incredible to be believed. Doomed to--or blessed with-...

AR: 5.0
Lexile: 770

Winnie-the-Pooh

Milne, A. A.

Paper Book

Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his...

AR: 4.6
Lexile: 790

The Wizard of Oz : the classic edition

Baum, L. Frank

Paper Book

"We're off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Rediscover L. Frank Baum's timeless children's classic that has charmed readers for generations. Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy's gray...

AR: 7.0
Lexile: 980

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