Children's Classic Books

The adventures of Tom Sawyer

Twain, Mark

Paper Book

The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen.Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate...

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

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: 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

THE SOLE SURVIVORS of a devastating shipwreck, Alec Ramsay and the Black Stallion must learn to rely on each other to survive. As a strong bond develops between them, Alec gains the trust of the magnificent beast and eventually the Black allows Alec to ride. Finally, they are rescued, but will Alec...

AR: 5.2
Lexile: 680

The Borrowers

Norton, Mary.

Paper Book

A enchanting and enduring children's classic, The Borrowers is the award-winning tale of three tiny people who are big heroes. The Clock family--Homily, Pod, and their fourteen-year-old daughter, Arrietty--are tiny people who live underneath the kitchen floor of an...

AR: 5.3
Lexile: 780

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

In this quintessential adventure story, Jack London takes readers on an arduous journey through the forbidding Alaskan landscape during the gold rush of the 1890s. Buck, a rangy mixed breed used to a comfortable, sun-filled life as a family dog, is stolen by a greedy opportunist and sold to dog...

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

From the author of The BFG and Matilda! Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled...

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...

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

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped. Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he's the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he's...

AR: 3.2
Lexile: 600

Frog and toad are friends

Lobel, Arnold.

Paper Book

Celebrate the power of friendship in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad--a Caldecott Honor Book! From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other--just as best friends should be. ...

AR: 2.9
Lexile: 400

The hundred dresses

Estes, Eleanor

Paper Book

Never out of print since its 1944 publication, this tender story offers readers of all ages a timeless message of compassion and understanding. At its heart is Wanda Petronski, an immigrant girl in an American school, who is ridiculed for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. When she tells...

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

Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color. Laura Ingalls and her family are heading to Kansas! Leaving behind their home in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, they travel by covered wagon until they...

AR: 5.3
Lexile: 930

The little prince

Saint-ExupeÌry, Antoine de

Paper Book

OVER 140 MILLION COPIES SOLD The beloved classic story about a young prince's travels through space--a profound philosophical tale about loneliness and loss, and love and friendship. A pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and...

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

By P.L. Travers, the author featured in the movieSaving Mr. Banks. From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed. It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown by...

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.

Audiobook

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 house painter is...

AR: 5.6
Lexile: 910

My father's dragon

Gannett, Ruth Stiles.

Paper Book

NEWBERY HONOR BOOK * The beloved tale of a boy on a daring quest to rescue a dragon, featuring the original black-and-white illustrations "Irresistible . . . a real delight."--The New Yorker Now a Netflix animated film featuring the voices of Jacob...

AR: 4.8
Lexile: 990

Peter Pan

Barrie, J. M.

Paper Book

A fabulously redesigned edition of a Michael Hague backlist classic Peter Pan, the book based on J. M. Barrie's famous play, is filled with unforgettable characters: Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up; the fairy, Tinker Bell; the evil pirate, Captain Hook; and the three...

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

The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named...

AR: 5.2
Lexile: 870

The Saturdays

Enright, Elizabeth

Paper Book

Four New York City siblings decide to pool their resources so that each of them can take a Saturday to do something special with the combined allowances.

AR: 5.5
Lexile: 820

The secret garden

Burnett, Frances Hodgson

Paper Book

The beloved original text offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore. "Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden." ...

AR: 6.3
Lexile: 970

The secret of the old clock

Keene, Carolyn.

Paper Book

Read the original Nancy Drew mystery, the first book in the iconic mystery series that introduced readers to America'sfavorite teenaged sleuth! The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will. Longtime...

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 760

Strega Nona : an old tale

DePaola, Tomie

Paper Book

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

The #1 New York Times bestselling author's first book in her classic Fudge series. "As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book."--Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series ...

AR: 3.3
Lexile: 470

The tower treasure

Dixon, Franklin W.

Paper Book

Match wits with the amateur sleuths of the teen mystery series The Hardy Boys! Readers of all ages will enjoy the classic first book from 1927, The Tower Treasure. Brothers Frank and Joe Hardy investigate the murmurs of a dying man who claims to have "secreted" his loot in the...

AR: 5.4
Lexile: 740

Treasure Island

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Paper Book

For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From young Jim Hawkins's first encounter with the sinister beggar Pew to the climactic battle with the most memorable villain in literature, Long John Silver, this novel has fired readers' imaginations for...

AR: 8.3
Lexile: 1100

Tuck everlasting

Babbitt, Natalie.

Paper Book

Doomed to - or blessed with - eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age...

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 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...

AR: 7.0
Lexile: 980

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