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Classic Childrens Books- Unique Book List for Kids and Adults

Feb 8, 2011 Cristina Pinton

Children's Book- Strega Nona - book cover by Tomie dePaola

A list of classic illustrated childrens books: clever, humorous, timeless stories. Published in the 60/70's, these are tales that'll surely win your heart!

There is a simple immortality to the stories we hear as children. If we were lucky enough to have someone read to us, we were fascinated by the pictures or the familiar voice of the reader. The stories infiltrated our dreams, subconsciously altered our morals and for some, were more meaningful and memorable than any other "lesson" in our lives.

Everyone has a favorite children's book. I've listed my favorites, some of which you'll find in stores or online (Amazon or Barnes & Noble) easily as they rank the classic reading lists for young children. Others might be jewels rediscovered in your basements. Just listing these warms my heart and I hope that they find another young soul to nestle in as well.

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For children ages 0-2:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar- written and illustrated by Eric Carle. New York: World Publishing Company, 1969. A simple, beautifully illustrated (painted and collaged paper) pop-up book following the path of a caterpillar to becoming a butterfly. As the caterpillar eats his way through various fruits and sweets, the pages turn and he "crawls" through the hole cut into the page. Perfect for teaching numbers, fruits, colors and days of the week, as well as the metamorphisis of life itself.
Goodnight Moon- written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. New York: Harper, 1947. A calm and soothing rhyming story about a little rabbit preparing for bed and ceremoniously saying goodnight to...everything. Little ones can help find the objects on each page in this simple and magical this book. Illustrations not outstanding but the rhymes are classic.

For children ages 3-6:

Frog and Toad are Friends- written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. New York: HarperCollins, 1979. With charming, detailed pictures on each page, this book is several little stories about an endearing friendship and their adventures. Children can relate to the realism of the stories and Lobel's rhythmic writing great for beginning readers.
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly- written and illustrated by Pam Adams. United Kingdom: Child's Play International, 1973. A colorful, dynamically illustrated book to accompany the nursery rhyme. A silly old lady who eats an insect/animal and then eats another, paralleling the prey/predator game of the natural life cycle. Humorous, fun to read aloud. Unforgettable lyrics along with die-cut hole (her stomach) makes this a dynamic book.
Little Bear- Series written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. New York: Harper Trophy, 1978. The magically detailed drawings of Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are) combined with the tender and sweet (but not sickeningly nor artificial) adventures of Little Bear make this one of those memorable books that parallel real-child dilemmas.
Chicken Soup with Rice and Pierre: A cautionary tale in 5 chapters and a prologue- written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. New York: Harper Trophy, 1962. Two little books with bold moral/educational stories told by rhyming and creative wording, Sendak has a creativity and uniqueness similiar to that of Dr. Zeuss. In the first, a poem leads us to believe that chicken soup is suitable for all seasons and inPierre, a little boy who feigns indifference meets a hungry lion and learns to say "I care" (but not before he's swallowed whole!).
Tikki Tikki Tembo- written by Arlene Mosel and illustrated by Blair Lent. New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1968. A Chinese tale about a boy whose brother falls into a well and the old man with a ladder who saves him. What makes this story fun to read is the brother's 16 syllable name (which is so long and practically unpronounceable that the boy is just barely saved) and the beautifully ornate illustrations.

For children ages 5-9:

Nothing Every Happens on My Block- written and illustrated by Ellen Raskin. Indiana: Aladin, 1989 (first published 1966). Chester is a child with nothing to do and sits on the street curb complaining. Yet as the moments pass, and pages turn, all sorts of activity and drama happens behind is back. If only he'd quite his misery! This book is for those kids who complain about being bored, or adults who are oblivious to the details that make each day unique.
Where the Sidewalk Ends- written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. New York: HarperCollins, 1974. A collection of quintessential humorous, silly and, at times, sensitive poems along with simple and amusing pen illustrations. The verses recount a variety of adventures by characters large and small, offer advice in the quirky way that only kids understand and are brilliant, light, hilarious and spirited.
Everybody Needs a Rock- written by Byrd Baylor and illustrated by Peter Parnall. New York: Charles Scribners Sons, 1974. Raw line drawings accompany this simple yet evocative text that reflects on, without actually defining: finding your uniqueness, making your mark, being thoughtful in the world.
Stone Soup- written and illustrated by Marcia Brown. New York: Aladdin, 1947. A classic book based on a French tale of a group of hungry soldiers who outwit the villagers of a rural town who pretend to have nothing to offer. A clever tale to inspire discussion about leadership, concept of sharing, group effort, the power of greed, etc.
Strega Nona- written and illustrated by Tomi dePaola. New York: Aladdin, 1979. Whimsicle, colorful illustrations narrate this tale of a samaritan old Italian woman, her magical pasta pot and an overly-curious local boy who makes a mess of the village after sneaking into her home and tampering with the pot. Illustrations alone make dePaola's books unique, but the humor and light-hearted text make this a classic heart-warming tale.