Top 10 Best Books for Kids

The Top Ten

  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - J. K. Rowling

    I read the first three books a number of years ago (I stopped after that), and I loved them all. Neither of the sequels was as fun to read as this one, though. I guess it was especially wondrous the first time around.

    Harry Potter is the best series EVER. Hermione isn't girly and completely breaks the "girls are dumb" stereotype. And once kids start, they NEVER stop. That's how good they are.

    Such a fantasy classic. The idea of a wizarding world existing within the Muggle world is complex, yet compared to the other books in the series, the story is very simple. It's so fun to read.

  2. Green Eggs and Ham - Dr. Seuss

    If you grew up having never read this (or any Dr. Seuss book), you missed out. Always a fun time reading these.

    Every kid should read this book at least once. It's great!

    Yes, it's a great story. Everyone should know this!

  3. The Outsiders - S. E. Hinton

    This is a little bit more of a young adult book, but it is amazing for kids who feel like they aren't challenged when it comes to books!

    Read this in public school. The first book I ever had to read that I enjoyed.

    Our school had to read it. I liked the book and the movie.

  4. A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket

    On the contrary to the very long essay about how much these books suck, I disagree.

    There are memorable characters. The characters grow and develop. Harry Potter is one of the most bland characters ever. Violet, Klaus, Sunny, Isadora, Quigley, Duncan, and Fiona are all unique and individual characters.

    This book series is amazing! It teaches the meaning of some vocabulary words and gives very good clarification and examples. This should be number one!

    I love this series, but children younger than nine should NOT be reading this miserable series.

  5. Charlotte's Web - E. B. White

    It literally should be in first place! The movie and the book are really touching, especially at the end. Shows true friendship!

    I have read this book so many times I remember what happens at every moment. This book is such a great children's novel.

  6. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

    I graduated high school before this entered the curriculum, so I just read it for fun, and I was pleasantly surprised. Then out came the movie.

    May the odds be ever in your favor.

  7. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C. S. Lewis

    A fantastic book written by a fantastic author. This is my second favorite book.

    It's magical in every sense of the word. I loved this book as a kid.

    Amazing book. The details are fantastic.

  8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney

    My brother loves this silly book series.

    This should definitely be in the top ten. Harry Potter should be at the bottom.

  9. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - John Boyne

    I want to read this book, but I don't want to break my heart.

    Want a tear-jerker? You've got one in this book.

  10. The Tale of Despereaux - Kate DiCamillo

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    Belonging - Jeannie Baker

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    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J. K. Rowling

    13. The Contenders

  13. The BFG - Roald Dahl

    A good combination of dark (evil giants that eat you) and happy (a magical, dream-giving giant) aspects. My favorite childhood book.

    This book is one of my favorites! Well done, Roald!

    It's great. It has so many details that if you closed your eyes, you could imagine it.

  14. Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak

    I loved this book when I was really little.

  15. Curious George - H. A. Rey

  16. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl

    A children's masterpiece that captures the joy of candy perfectly.

  17. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll

  18. A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle

  19. The Adventures of Pinocchio - Carlo Collodi

  20. Anne of Green Gables - L. M. Montgomery

    A great work of literature. I was appalled that it wasn't already on the list!

  21. The Catcher in the Rye - J. D. Salinger

  22. Madeline - Ludwig Bemelmans

  23. The King in the Window - Adam Gopnik

  24. The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss

  25. The Giver - Lois Lowry

    The Giver is awesome! We're reading it in class.

  26. Winnie-the-Pooh - A. A. Milne

  27. The Tale of Peter Rabbit - Beatrix Potter

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