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The Best Classics Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about classics? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988

Matilda

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.

240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,140,939 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954

The Wheel on the School

Can a group of children bring storks back to their village?

Newbery Medal (1955)
298 pages· 66,608 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960

To Kill a Mockingbird

A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.

323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973

How to Eat Fried Worms

By Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Billy Forrester series

A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events

144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

Winnie-the-Pooh

By A. A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Winnie-the-Pooh series

A young boy and his stuffed animal friends have many adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.

176 pages· 22,068 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 311,155 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1882

Treasure Island

A young boy discovers a pirate's treasure map, but danger lurks on the high seas.

336 pages· 67,946 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 551,775 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1961

Where the Red Fern Grows

A boy's dream of owning two dogs leads to triumph and tragedy in the Ozarks.

282 pages· 76,899 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
6.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 448,464 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1952

The Borrowers

By Mary Norton, Diana Stanley (Illustrator), Beth Krush (Illustrator), Joe Krush (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Borrowers series

A young girl discovers a hidden world of tiny people living in the walls of her family's old house.

180 pages· 35,120 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 102,184 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum · Book #1 in the Oz series

A cyclone whisks Dorothy to Oz. Can she find her way home amidst magical chaos?

224 pages· 38,933 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 420,629 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941

The Moffats

By Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Moffats series

A family navigates the challenges of everyday life in a small town.

212 pages· 40,253 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,284 ratings
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Classics Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about classics for the youngest readers and listeners.

In a People House

Ages 3–6 · 1972

A mouse and bird explore a house, causing chaos and discovery.

The Tooth Book

Ages 3–6 · 1981

Discover who has teeth and how to keep them in this playful exploration.

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

Ages 2–5 · 1978

Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.

A Little Princess

Ages 2–6 · 2017

Discover friendship in unexpected places with a classic tale's charm.

One Was Johnny

Ages 4–8 · 1962

A boy counts his quirky visitors from one to ten and back again.

Emma
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Emma

Ages 2–4 · 2015

A young matchmaker stirs emotions in her village.

Frankenstein
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Frankenstein

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Introduce toddlers to classic literature with a stylish twist.

Dear Zoo

Ages 1–4 · 1982

Lift the flaps to find the perfect pet from the zoo's animal surprises.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Ages 2–5

A series of animals see and interact with each other in a classroom setting.

Pride & Prejudice
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Pride & Prejudice

Ages 1–3 · 2011

Explore numbers through a charming journey of proposals and encounters in an English village.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Adapted)

Ages 0–5 · 2015

Explore Wonderland's wonders through vibrant scenes and action words for toddlers.

Pride and Prejudice

Ages 3–6 · 2017

Discover love and wit in a classic tale with interactive fun.

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Classics Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about classics for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Hundred Dresses

Ages 6–9 · 1944

A girl claims to own a hundred dresses, but classmates' ridicule leads to regret and a vow for change.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Ages 3–7 · 1922

A toy rabbit becomes real through the love of a young boy

Dr. Seuss's ABC

Ages 4–6 · 1963

A collection of playful rhymes and illustrations exploring the alphabet.

Old Hat New Hat
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Old Hat New Hat

Ages 3–6 · 1970

A bear searches for the perfect hat.

Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!

Ages 4–7 · 1977

On Octember the First, all your wildest wishes come true. What will you wish for?

There's a Wocket in my Pocket

Ages 3–6 · 1974

A house is inhabited by strange creatures.

The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables

Ages 6–8 · 2007

Discover timeless fables where animals teach life's essential lessons.

Mouse Tales

Ages 4–8 · 1972

Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.

Wacky Wednesday
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Wacky Wednesday

Ages 4–7 · 1974

Spot the wacky mistakes in a topsy-turvy world where nothing is as it seems.

Green Eggs and Ham

Ages 4–7 · 1960

A character is convinced to try something they initially dislike.

Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!

Ages 4–7 · 1980

Explore a world of whimsical and real careers in a rhyming adventure.

Robert the Rose Horse

Ages 4–7 · 1962

A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.

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Classics Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about classics for developing and independent readers.

Stuart Little

Ages 7–11 · 1945

A tiny mouse embarks on a daring quest to find his missing friend.

The Secret Garden

Ages 8–12

A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Ages 7–11 · 1965

A mouse befriends a young boy staying in a hotel and learns to ride his toy motorcycle, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures.

The BFG

Ages 7–11 · 1982

A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.

The Cricket in Times Square

Ages 9–12 · 1960

A cricket's hidden talent may change the heart of New York City.

Little House in the Big Woods

Ages 7–11 · 1932

A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.

The Hobbit

Ages 12–18 · 1937

A hobbit's unexpected journey to reclaim stolen treasure leads to a life-altering discovery.

The Trumpet of the Swan

Ages 8–12 · 1970

A mute swan seeks love through a stolen trumpet's melody.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Ages 10–14 · 1976

A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Ages 7–11 · 1964

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

Little Women

Ages 11–16 · 1868

Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

Ages 8–12 · 1974

Three children embark on a magical quest to find a legendary creature in a hidden land.

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