Classic Children's Books for All Ages

A Listmania! list by Susie (Edmonton, Alberta)
 
The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book
1.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar board book by Eric Carle
The list author says:
  "Beautiful art, interesting story, and wonderful introduction to nature.  Erik Carle's illustrations are legendary and his other books are great finds too."
CDN$ 10.80   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)

Where The Wild Things Are
2.  Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The list author says:
  "An adventure story of wild rumpus proportions."
CDN$ 9.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 2.04
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (210 customer reviews)

The Story of Ferdinand
3.  The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
The list author says:
  "Never judge a book by its cover, this story is about a bull refusing to be the stereotypical bull."
CDN$ 9.00   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

But Not the Hippopotamus
4.  But Not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton
The list author says:
  "This story will answer the questions, what about the armadillo?  All Sandra Boynton books are gems."
CDN$ 6.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Goodnight Moon
5.  Goodnight Moon by Brown
The list author says:
  "A wonderful bedtime story with poetic language and a gentle tool in helping those little ones fall asleep.  Another book by the same author is Runaway Bunny."
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (305 customer reviews)

Corduroy
6.  Corduroy by Don Freeman
The list author says:
  "Corduroy the bear stays overnight in a department store.  An adventure for all that will bring back fond memories of the old reel-to-reel movie oft played in elementary school."
CDN$ 8.50   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Pat the Bunny (Pat the Bunny)
7.  Pat the Bunny (Pat the Bunny) by Dorothy Kunhardt
The list author says:
  "One of the very first books that invoked see, smell, touch, and feel.  A unique sequel not for children is also available in Pat the Zombie Bunny."
CDN$ 10.79   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

The Giving Tree
8.  The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The list author says:
  "A wonderful lesson giving and respecting others, the story is told in Shel Silverstein's whimsical poetry."
CDN$ 13.71   Used & New from: CDN$ 3.77
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (365 customer reviews)

Harold Purple Crayon
9.  Harold Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
The list author says:
  "A moonlit adventure on which Harold has his purple crayon.  Imagination abounds!"
CDN$ 8.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

Amelia Bedelia 40th Anniversary Collection
10.  Amelia Bedelia 40th Anniversary Collection by Peggy Parish
The list author says:
  "When learning to read, these books about a plucky maid are the best!"
CDN$ 10.82   Used & New from: CDN$ 1.34

Anno's Counting Book
11.  Anno's Counting Book by Anno
The list author says:
  "An aid in learning to count, the beautiful illustrations are magical for both parent and child."
CDN$ 23.89   Used & New from: CDN$ 16.56
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition
12.  The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition by Watty Piper
The list author says:
  "Respect, perseverance, and self-worth, this book teaches it all."
CDN$ 9.00   Used & New from: CDN$ 0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Lorax
13.  The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The list author says:
  "One of my favourite Dr. Suess books, it combines his witty way with words and a sound environmental education."
CDN$ 12.24   Used & New from: CDN$ 6.19
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

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