Well Loved And Best Good Books For Kids
There are some popular good books for kids that have stood the test of time and are beloved by children all over the world. Libraries keep stock of these books and there are many lists devoted to keeping track of childrens favorite books.
For toddlers, Where The Wild Things Are, a book by Maurice Sendak, a writer and illustrator, has always been a favorite. About a boy named Max who sails to the land of Wild Things, monsters whom he befriends. Though first receiving negative reviews at first, children began checking the book out of the library constantly and repeatedly and the book soon received high critical praise.
Margaret Wise Browns famous book Goodnight Moon is a touching bedtime story about a child that says goodnight to all the things in his room and ends finally with the moon.
Older kids may know classics like Mark Twains fictional stories and the books of Shel Silverstein, most popularly Where The Sidewalk Ends. These have been read in school or have been featured in libraries. Both Twain and Silverstein have a huge following and have written many books for kids.
Laura Ingalls Wilders series about her life on the prairie has won awards, as well as the book Old Yeller, about a dog. They are enjoyed by both kids and adults and are considered classics.
Louise Fitzhughs Harriet the Spy series and any book by Judy Blume have remained favorites with teenage audiences. Nancy Drew mysteries and the Hardy Boys series also stay popular with kids and teens. These can all be found at the local library.
Authors Roald Dahl and Judi Barrett have both written books that have become movies, hers with Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and his with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. They are read in classrooms all over the United States.
There are some popular good books for kids that have stood the test of time and are adored by kids all over the world. We have got the inside information in our exclusive children’s book reviews .