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Classic kids books that can be passed down from generation to generation.

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Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins

by Travers, P. L.

Book - 1997

An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Show less

An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. An extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Show less

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Sarah, Plain and Tall

Sarah, Plain and Tall

by MacLachlan, Patricia

Book - 1985

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. Show less

When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. Show less

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The BFG

The BFG

by Dahl, Roald

Book - 1982

Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. Show less

Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants. Show less

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

by Curtis, Christopher Paul

Book - 1995

The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. Show less

The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963. Show less

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Maniac Magee

Maniac Magee

by Spinelli, Jerry

Book - 1990

After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. Show less

After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries. Show less

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Old Yeller

Old Yeller

by Gipson, Fred

Book - 1956

Left in charge of his pioneer family's Texas farm while his father is away, Travis is forced to grow up quickly with the assistance of Old Yeller, an unwa...Show more Left in charge of his pioneer family's Texas farm while his father is away, Travis is forced to grow up quickly with the assistance of Old Yeller, an unwanted stray dog. Animal and human interaction in this semidesert environment is strikingly portrayed. Show less

Left in charge of his pioneer family's Texas farm while his father is away, Travis is forced to grow up quickly with the assistance of Old Yeller, an unwa...Show more Left in charge of his pioneer family's Texas farm while his father is away, Travis is forced to grow up quickly with the assistance of Old Yeller, an unwanted stray dog. Animal and human interaction in this semidesert environment is strikingly portrayed. Show less

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

by Blume, Judy

Book - 2001

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Show less

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. Show less

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Matilda

Matilda

by Dahl, Roald

Book - 1988

Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Show less

Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security. Show less

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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

by Konigsburg, E. L.

Book - 1967

Claudia knew that she could never pull off the old-fashioned kind of running away...so she decided not to run FROM somewhere, but TO somewhere. And so, af...Show more Claudia knew that she could never pull off the old-fashioned kind of running away...so she decided not to run FROM somewhere, but TO somewhere. And so, after some careful planning, she and her younger brother, Jamie, escaped -- right into a mystery that made headlines! Show less

Claudia knew that she could never pull off the old-fashioned kind of running away...so she decided not to run FROM somewhere, but TO somewhere. And so, af...Show more Claudia knew that she could never pull off the old-fashioned kind of running away...so she decided not to run FROM somewhere, but TO somewhere. And so, after some careful planning, she and her younger brother, Jamie, escaped -- right into a mystery that made headlines! Show less

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Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2000

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Show less

Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie. Show less

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Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

by Atwater, Richard

Book - 1938

This Newbery Honor book is a charming fantasy about a man and his wife who receive a penguin in the mail as a surprise. Soon they find themselves seeking ...Show more This Newbery Honor book is a charming fantasy about a man and his wife who receive a penguin in the mail as a surprise. Soon they find themselves seeking a mate for him and then trying to keep up with the expenses of the two and their resulting brood. Show less

This Newbery Honor book is a charming fantasy about a man and his wife who receive a penguin in the mail as a surprise. Soon they find themselves seeking ...Show more This Newbery Honor book is a charming fantasy about a man and his wife who receive a penguin in the mail as a surprise. Soon they find themselves seeking a mate for him and then trying to keep up with the expenses of the two and their resulting brood. Show less

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by Baum, L. Frank

Book - 2000

Dorothy is swept away to Oz and must, with the help of friends, find a way home. Magical and memorable characters in a well-told story. Dorothy is swept away to Oz and must, with the help of friends, find a way home. Magical and memorable characters in a well-told story. Show less

Dorothy is swept away to Oz and must, with the help of friends, find a way home. Magical and memorable characters in a well-told story. Dorothy is swept away to Oz and must, with the help of friends, find a way home. Magical and memorable characters in a well-told story. Show less

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Ramona the Brave

Ramona the Brave

by Cleary, Beverly

Book - 1975

A humorous, relatable tale of first-grade Ramona just doing her best. She's a little proud, and a little hot-headed, but her exploits are all good-hearted and innocent. A wonderful book. A humorous, relatable tale of first-grade Ramona just doing her best. She's a little proud, and a little hot-headed, but her exploits are all good-hearted and innocent. A wonderful book. Show less

A humorous, relatable tale of first-grade Ramona just doing her best. She's a little proud, and a little hot-headed, but her exploits are all good-hearted and innocent. A wonderful book. A humorous, relatable tale of first-grade Ramona just doing her best. She's a little proud, and a little hot-headed, but her exploits are all good-hearted and innocent. A wonderful book. Show less

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The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

by Grahame, Kenneth

Book - 1983\ 1981

The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. Show less

The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. Show less

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The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Juster, Norton

Book - 1964

A boy who is bored with life discovers a miniature tollbooth and drives through it in a toy car to a world filled with strange and magical things. A boy who is bored with life discovers a miniature tollbooth and drives through it in a toy car to a world filled with strange and magical things. Show less

A boy who is bored with life discovers a miniature tollbooth and drives through it in a toy car to a world filled with strange and magical things. A boy who is bored with life discovers a miniature tollbooth and drives through it in a toy car to a world filled with strange and magical things. Show less

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

by Lewis, C. S.

Book - 1994

The place to start C.S. Lewis' famous series. This book is filled with a wonderful world for children to explore - filled with good-hearted animal friends and an evil witch to conquer. The place to start C.S. Lewis' famous series. This book is filled with a wonderful world for children to explore - filled with good-hearted animal friends and an evil witch to conquer. Show less

The place to start C.S. Lewis' famous series. This book is filled with a wonderful world for children to explore - filled with good-hearted animal friends and an evil witch to conquer. The place to start C.S. Lewis' famous series. This book is filled with a wonderful world for children to explore - filled with good-hearted animal friends and an evil witch to conquer. Show less

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Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking

by Lindgren, Astrid

Book - 2007

The loyal and big-hearted Pippi is a little rough in the manners department (she was raised at sea after all) but she makes up for it with her friendly and kind. The loyal and big-hearted Pippi is a little rough in the manners department (she was raised at sea after all) but she makes up for it with her friendly and kind. Show less

The loyal and big-hearted Pippi is a little rough in the manners department (she was raised at sea after all) but she makes up for it with her friendly and kind. The loyal and big-hearted Pippi is a little rough in the manners department (she was raised at sea after all) but she makes up for it with her friendly and kind. Show less

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Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh

by Milne, A. A.

Book - 1988

A boy and his bear, their kind and timeless wisdom, humorous exploits, and other Woodland friends are a joy to read and reread. A boy and his bear, their kind and timeless wisdom, humorous exploits, and other Woodland friends are a joy to read and reread. Show less

A boy and his bear, their kind and timeless wisdom, humorous exploits, and other Woodland friends are a joy to read and reread. A boy and his bear, their kind and timeless wisdom, humorous exploits, and other Woodland friends are a joy to read and reread. Show less

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Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Montgomery, L. M.

Book - 2004

A young orphan is sent by mistake to live with an older brother and sister in a peaceful community on Prince Edward Island. She is spunky, good-hearted, and bright, and changes the community and people around her. A young orphan is sent by mistake to live with an older brother and sister in a peaceful community on Prince Edward Island. She is spunky, good-hearted, and bright, and changes the community and people around her. Show less

A young orphan is sent by mistake to live with an older brother and sister in a peaceful community on Prince Edward Island. She is spunky, good-hearted, and bright, and changes the community and people around her. A young orphan is sent by mistake to live with an older brother and sister in a peaceful community on Prince Edward Island. She is spunky, good-hearted, and bright, and changes the community and people around her. Show less

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

by O'Dell, Scott

Book - 1990

Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through he...Show more Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life. Show less

Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through he...Show more Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life. Show less

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Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

The Story of Two Dogs and A Boy

by Rawls, Wilson

Book - 1992

A boy-and-dog (two dogs, really) story that shines more brightly than many others in the same genre. A boy saves up money to buy two dogs for hunting, and the threesome go through the good and the bad together. A boy-and-dog (two dogs, really) story that shines more brightly than many others in the same genre. A boy saves up money to buy two dogs for hunting, and the threesome go through the good and the bad together. Show less

A boy-and-dog (two dogs, really) story that shines more brightly than many others in the same genre. A boy saves up money to buy two dogs for hunting, and the threesome go through the good and the bad together. A boy-and-dog (two dogs, really) story that shines more brightly than many others in the same genre. A boy saves up money to buy two dogs for hunting, and the threesome go through the good and the bad together. Show less

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The Little Prince

The Little Prince

by Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de

Book - 2000

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. Show less

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1980

Empathy and friendship are at the heart of this story. Featuring more animals than humans, this story is about a girl and her TERRIFIC PIG! Empathy and friendship are at the heart of this story. Featuring more animals than humans, this story is about a girl and her TERRIFIC PIG! Show less

Empathy and friendship are at the heart of this story. Featuring more animals than humans, this story is about a girl and her TERRIFIC PIG! Empathy and friendship are at the heart of this story. Featuring more animals than humans, this story is about a girl and her TERRIFIC PIG! Show less

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Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Book - 1953

The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their ...Show more The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the Kansas prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and her folks are always busy and happy in their new little house. Show less

The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their ...Show more The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the Kansas prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and her folks are always busy and happy in their new little house. Show less

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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by L'Engle, Madeleine

Book - 1962

A young woman decides her father's mysterious disappearance after working on a secretive project needs some investigation. She is brave and determined and this story is a fantastic journey into the heart of a family. A young woman decides her father's mysterious disappearance after working on a secretive project needs some investigation. She is brave and determined and this story is a fantastic journey into the heart of a family. Show less

A young woman decides her father's mysterious disappearance after working on a secretive project needs some investigation. She is brave and determined and this story is a fantastic journey into the heart of a family. A young woman decides her father's mysterious disappearance after working on a secretive project needs some investigation. She is brave and determined and this story is a fantastic journey into the heart of a family. Show less

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