Today the children's section of any bookstore includes so many titles that we could spend hours and hours reviewing their books. Today we want to focus on classic books for children, titles of universal literature that survive the passage of time, essential readings that have made a dent in the history of the letters.
Some books were created for children and others are adaptations that the little ones will love, willing to enjoy these cute, exciting stories, full of adventures, fun and teachings. These are the 33 best classic books for children. To read them, to read with them, for first readers or for the older ones, enjoy reading these unforgettable classics.
1. Matilda
MatildaIn Amazon for €Time does not pass by this classic story of Roald Dahl, which is published with the fabulous illustrations of Quentin Blake and has provoked adaptations to the cinema and the stage in the form of a musical. The ingenious and determined protagonist, Matilda, who of course loves reading, will overcome many difficulties, even above the greatest: her own parents.
We have already told you about this exciting story that you can read to your children from the age of six. On Amazon for 9.74 euros.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Amazon for €Other from the classics of the British Roald Dahl (illustrations by Quentin Blake), in which Charlie Bucket, a very good boy from a very poor family, wins a contest to enjoy a one-day visit to the gigantic chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka and his team of Oompa- Loompas There you will discover a magical world and a group of children, say ... peculiar. On Amazon for 9'45 euros.
3. Little Nicholas
Little NicolásEn Amazon for €"Little Nicholas" It is the title of the first book in a series written by the French comic author and screenwriter René Goscinny, creator of characters like Asterix, and illustrated by Jean-Jacques Sempé. In the first person, little Nicolás offers a kind parody of the way children reason and express themselves. The world seen from his childhood mentality leads little Nicolás and his friends to continually get into trouble, to the despair of their parents and teachers. On Amazon for 9.45 euros.
4. The Little Prince
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) On Amazon for €This short novel is the most famous work of the French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Much more than a children's book, it admits many readings and there are even those who point out that it is not a children's book. But if you read it as a child, you will remember it as an adventure full of imagination in which the illustrations caught you. And your children will want to return to this title when they grow up to continue discovering new readings. On Amazon for 5.56 euros.
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James and the Giant Peach / James and the Giant Peach: Dahl Collection (Classic Alfaguara) On Amazon for €A new Roald Dahl classic in which James Henry Trotter is orphaned and, trying to escape from his evil and cruel aunts, discovers a magical character that will grow a peach ... full of surprises. Together with a silkworm, a grasshopper, a spider, a ladybug, a centipede and a worm live adventures all over the world. On Amazon for 8.78 euros.
6. Celia what he says, by Elena Fortún
Celia, what it says (The Pocket Book - Literature) On Amazon for €"Celia, what it says" He is the first in the series of children's books written by the Spanish author Elena Fortún. The book is a collection of short stories originally published in magazines in 1928. The stories are told from the perspective of a seven-year-old girl, Celia Gálvez de Moltanbán, who questions the world around her with originality and sincerity. On Amazon for 9.97 euros.
7. Where the monsters live
Where monsters live (books to dream) On Amazon for €"Where the monsters live" is a children's book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, a classic published in 1963 that has won several awards. Its protagonist, Max, is a misunderstood and rebellious child whose greatest desire is to be a monster that terrifies anyone. When, after doing mischief and evil undergoes a transformation, he arrives at the place where the monsters live and there will be the king. But is it as easy as it seems? Will he miss his house? On Amazon for 14.25 euros.
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The Happy Prince (Illustrated Albums) On Amazon for €"The Happy Prince" is a story written by Irish author Oscar Wilde. It is an educational work published for the first time in 1888, which tries to convey a message of values, both for children and adults. The prince's statue, wrapped in valuable ornaments, suffers from the injustices he sees around him. A swallow will help you spread your wealth, delaying your emigration. We have a beautiful album illustrated and adapted by Maisie Shearring, on Amazon for 14,19 euros.
9. The Five, by Enid Blyton
The Five and the Great Enigma (Short Stories of the Five) On Amazon for €The prolific English writer of children's literature Enid Blyton stands out above all for her series of "The Five", that gang of two girls and two boys, in the company of a dog, who are always willing to investigate the most mysterious challenge, living a thousand adventures . Some books (a total of 21 make up the complete series) recommended from the age of ten, although we highlight this selection of short stories: The Five and the Great Enigma, for children from seven years old, illustrated in full color, on Amazon for 10.35 euros.
10. Adventures of "the black hand"
Adventures of "the black hand" (Comet +10) On Amazon for €Adventures of the "black hand" is the title of a child and youth police novel written and illustrated by Hans Jürgen Press, originally published in 1965. A fun classic that aims to sharpen the senses and ingenuity of the little ones, since next to the story of the adventures of the intelligent gang there are drawings in which to find the different clues and move forward in the story . The book consists of four stories: "The Mysterious House," "The Treasure of Beaver Lake," "The Traffickers' Tunnel," "Robbery in the Zoo." On Amazon for 7.12 euros.
11. The little vampire
The little vampire on Amazon for €The little vampire is a character in children's literature created in 1979 by the German author Angela Sommer-Bodenburg. The first book bears the same title and gave its name to the series, which has more than 20 titles. The play is about the friendship between the boy Anton and the little vampire Rüdiger von Schlotterstein: together they live disturbing adventures and difficulties, such as preventing Anton's parents from learning that Rüdiger is a vampire. On Amazon for 9.45 euros.
12. Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: 1 On Amazon for € 14.25The first novel in the J.K. Rowling saga is a classic for children from eight to nine years old. You can introduce them into the fantastic world of Hogwarts with this first book and then continue with the rest. On Amazon, 14.25 euros.
13. Tales to play, by Giainni Rodari
Tales to play on Amazon for €It is time to include among the classics this fabulous reinventor of the classic tales, Gianni Rodari, Italian writer, pedagogue and journalist specializing in children's and youth literature. Includes 20 stories originally written for a radio program. In this book, children's creativity is appealed, since they can choose between the three different endings offered for each story ... or invent their own ending. On Amazon for 9.45 euros.
Adaptations of classics for children
There are books that by their extension are unattainable for the little ones, but that can be adapted for children (and in fact, this has been done for centuries). The adaptations are intended to facilitate access to these books that have a lot to offer, not only will it entertain the little ones but also give them a very valuable general culture and that will encourage them in the future to continue knowing the classics. Because not everything will be adaptations to cartoons ...
14. The twelve works of Hercules
The Twelve Works of Hercules N / A (Adapted Classics) - 9788431698553 On Amazon for €This is a classic myth of diverse sources and origins, adapted by James Riordan in a small edition with beautiful illustrations that children love. To read with them, "The twelve works of Hercules" (or Heracles) they bring them closer to myth and hero, adventure and ingenuity, gods and fabulous beings such as centaurs, hydras ... The distribution in chapters that correspond to different adventures facilitates their reading. On Amazon for 8.93 euros.
15. The Odyssey told to children
"The Odyssey told to children" and the "Iliad told to children", both from the Edebè publishing house tell the Homer classics adapted for children. "The Odyssey" tells Ulysses' struggle to return to his home in Ithaca, after the war and in this case the story of this epic adventure is accompanied by illustrations to make it more attractive for the little ones. Recommended for children from six years. On Amazon for 10.92 euros.
THE ODYSSEY COUNTED TO CHILDREN (paperback version) (CLASSIC SCHOOL LIBRARY COUNTED TO CHILDREN) On Amazon for €16. The Iliad told to children
The Iliad told to children. School library on Amazon for €The Iliad is a story that tells us what happened during the last weeks of the Trojan War, in which Greeks and Trojans clashed. Like the previous one, it is also accompanied by illustrations so that the little ones enter this classic adventure. On Amazon for 10.92 euros.
17. My first Don Quixote
My first Quijote (Children's Literature (6-11 Years) - My First Book) On Amazon for €'My first Don Quixote' by Espasa It is a free and original adaptation, designed for children who want to start the adventures of the mythical knight. With text by José María Plaza and the drawings of illustrator Jvlivs in a childish style, he pays tribute to the most humorous aspect of 'El Quijote'. The adaptation respects the structure of the 52 chapters of the first volume, including narrative anecdotes and characters. On Amazon for 7.12 euros.
18. My first Cid
My first Amazon CidEn for €From the same authors that "My first Quijote" we have this adaptation of the classic of the Spanish letters, the Poem of Mine Cid. "My first Cid" comprises two different, but complementary works: the true story of Rodrigo, a novel about the figure of the Cid Campeador that follows the historical facts of his life and exploits, and the First song of Mío Cid. On Amazon for 9.40 euros.
19. Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (Classic - Custom Classics) On Amazon for €Lewis Carroll wrote this classic for her friend Alice Liddell, ten years old, so the function of the text in its first version was to be enjoyed exclusively by her. And how is it that children are not going to entertain the falls by endless slides, grow like a giant, ask non-stop or meet rabbits that speak and other magical beings? In this edition, the style and the complicated language games used in the novel have been adapted, and it is illustrated to delight children from eight years of age. On Amazon for 10.64 euros.
20. Journey to the center of the earth
Journey to the center of the Earth (The pleasure of READing with Susaeta - level 4) On Amazon for €It is one of the youth classics when we talk about adventure novels. Susaeta has adapted Journey to the center of the Earth and other titles for children, ideal for first readers. On Amazon for 3.75 euros.
21. Guess how much I love you
Guess how much I love you on Amazon for € 7.50For the little ones, a beautiful and tender story that will help children understand that love is something difficult to measure, and that no matter how much we try to find a way to describe the size of our feelings, we will not always achieve it.
From the Kókinos publishing house, it is available on Amazon for 7.50 euros.
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Once upon a time (again): What they never told you in the classic stories (Children's Literature (6-11 Years) - Gift-Books) On Amazon for € 15.20The classic stories seen differently. What they never told you. In this book, as an encyclopedia of characters, those secrets never told are revealed. Some of the anecdotes that appear here can be incredible, but they really happened. On Amazon for 15.20 euros.
23. The Adventures of Pinocchio
The adventures of Pinocchio. Story of a doll (Classic time) On Amazon for €"The Adventures of Pinocchio" is a novel written by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It was published in Italy in the newspaper "Giornale per i bambini" from 1882 to 1883, illustrated by Enrico Mazzanti, and is one of the most read and adapted works in the world: it is already part of the children's imaginary. The story of the wooden puppet is an allegory about the formation of people based on honor, truth and virtue. Its original version is not considered specifically for children, but we find great adaptations like this one, with illustrations by Pep Montserrat, recommended from 8 years old, on Amazon for 18.90 euros.
24. Peter Pan
Peter Pan (Tales and fiction) On Amazon for €Known universally thanks to its various adaptations, Peter Pan is a fictional character created by the Scottish writer James Matthew Barrie for a play released in 1904 called "Peter Pan and Wendy". This adaptation of the famous novel, narrated in a simple and understandable language for children and illustrated with the drawings of the Italian designer Manuela Adreani, shows all the magic of the fantastic world of the child who does not want to grow up, Peter, next to Campanilla, Wendy and his brothers, Hook ... On Amazon for 16.62 euros.
25. The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz N / e (Cucaña Collection) - 9788468217826On Amazon for €Thanks to his numerous adaptations we all know Dorothy's unforgettable story in the wonderful world of Oz. Tornadoes, witches, the puppy Toto, the tin man, the cowardly lion, the flying monkeys ... Don't you have all the incentives to dazzle the children? Well, the original Lyman novel Frank Baum, one of the most edited books in both the United States and Europe, has adapted in this Illustrated edition that brings "The Wizard of Oz" to children. On Amazon for 9.17 euros.
26. The jungle book
The jungle book. Full edition (Illustrated albums) On Amazon for € 29.40This beautiful version includes The stories of The Jungle Book and its continuation, The Second Jungle Book. Both gathered in an exquisite volume that will delight those who admire characters like Mowgli, the Baloo bear or the Bagheera panther. On Amazon for 29.40 euros.
27. The adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer (Classics - Custom Classics) On Amazon for €Is this one of the favorite readings of children and adolescents, who identify with the main character and make him their hero. A Mark Twain classic adapted in this edition in which the essential episodes are collected, as well as the meaning and intention with which the author wrote it. Mischief, fun and adventure on the banks of the Mississippi. On Amazon for 10.64 euros.
28. Fables told to children
Fables told to children (SCHOOL LIBRARY COUNTED TO CHILDREN) On Amazon for €This illustrated edition contains short stories of animals and people who transmit a teaching, have fun and make us reflect. Félix María Samaniego wrote unforgettable fables in verse, which for their brevity are ideal for the little ones. The author was inspired by other universal fables such as the Latin Fedro, the Frenchman La Fontaine and the Englishman John Gay ... The adaptation of Rosa Navarro Durán (illustrations by Francesc Rovira) presents stories featuring the cicada, the fox, the frogs, the lion, the hare ... do they sound like you? On Amazon for 10.92 euros.
29. Lorca for children
Federico Garcia Lorca For Children (Poetry For Children) On Amazon for €Poetry is also for children and this anthology offers some of the best poems for children and young people of the great Granada author, arranged in thematic chapters: Songs and rhythms, Some animals, Nature and landscapes, Children and games, Ballads and loves, Stories and legends A beautiful illustrated book that combines sublime verses of Federico García Lorca along with other simpler and closer inspired or dedicated to children. On Amazon for 15.15 euros.
30. Gloria Fuertes for children
Gloria Fuertes (Poetry For Children) On Amazon for €A beautiful book of poetry that will bring the little ones closer to verses and rhymes, to a multitude of stories and musical games. It mixes the game, ingenuity, surprises and humor, with deeper content such as love, loneliness, justice or peace. More than one child will begin to create his own poems and become interested in the verses ...
It is from Susaeta publishing house and you can buy it on Amazon for 15.15 euros.
31. Platero and I
Juan Ramon Jimenez (Platero Y Yo) (Poetry For Children) On Amazon for €From the same collection as the previous one, and therefore it is also a beautifully illustrated book for children, we turn to the immortal work of Juan Ramón Jiménez, Nobel Prize for Literature. At a stage in his life returning to the land of his happy childhood, he wrote "Platero y yo", which poetically recreates the life and death of the silly Donkey. Its structure in independent prints facilitates the reading of the smallest. This edition includes both the work dedicated to the burrito and numerous poems selected by the author. On Amazon for 15.15 euros.
32. Momo
MomoIn Amazon for €We have not found adaptation of this Michael Ende classic, as well as the following, but we could not fail to mention "Momo" as a beautiful work for children from 12 years. Momo is a girl with a very special gift, who manages to make others feel better. Gray men on the other hand want to take power, robbing people of time. A fabulous adventure about friendship and the value of simplicity. On Amazon for 12.30 euros.
33. The endless story
The Endless Story (Classical Alfaguara) On Amazon for €Other Michael Ende's classic, his best known work, for children from twelve years old. After stealing a mysterious book, little Bastian must help the young warrior Atreyu to save Fantasy from the clutches of Nothing. An adventure work and not without philosophical reflection whose adaptation to the big screen, by the way, the writer did not like anything. It will be a matter of approaching the original ... On Amazon for 15.15 euros.
