Children's Classics

Children's books that have been around for generations.

Updated December 26, 2025
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The Little Mermaid and Other Tales
Andersen, Hans Christian
Paper Book
For generations, the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen have delighted readers with their originality, whimsy, and humorous treatment of such human foibles as vanity, snobbery, and greed. This collection of thirteen of the author's most popular stories is no exception. In "The Little...
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
Baum, L. Frank
Paper Book
Journey to the spectacular land of Oz with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! This classic tale from L. Frank Baum has enchanted readers for over a century. Now, in this stunning hundredth anniversary edition featuring the original illustrations by W.W. Denslow, new readers will learn the power of the...
Classic Starts®: a Little Princess
Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Paper Book
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of A Little Princess, part of the Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!  Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he...
The adventures of Robin Hood
Burrows, John
Paper Book
Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the worlds beloved tales (and children)...
The wind in the willows
Grahame, Kenneth
Paper Book
The three musketeers
Ho, Oliver.
Paper Book
All for one and one for all! That's the rallying cry of the Musketeers--guards of the French King--and the call to adventure for young readers enjoying their first taste of Dumas' classic swashbuckler. Aramis, Athos, Porthos, and the not-quite-yet Musketeer D'Artagnan use their...
Oliver Twist
Olmstead, Kathleen
Paper Book
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Oliver Twist, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!  Dickens's timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with...
White Fang
Olmstead, Kathleen
Paper Book
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of White Fang, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!  Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After...
The war of the worlds
Sasaki, Chris.
Paper Book
Hot on the heels of the blockbuster film comes a version of H.G. Wells' chilling tale of alien invasion that every child can enjoy. It begins as the sky lights up with bright cylinders from Mars that look like falling stars--and continues as the Martians emerge from their vessels with...
Black Beauty
Sewell, Anna
Paper Book
Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty goes from a life of comfort and kindness to one of...
The Swiss family Robinson
Tait, Chris.
Paper Book
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters...
Gulliver's Travels
Woodside, Martin
Paper Book
An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Gulliver's Travels, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!  Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire takes readers into...

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