Great Childrens Books You've Never Heard Of
Bored with the same old Children's Classics book lists? The folks at Powell's Books offer up some titles you may not have discovered.
The Maggie B
By Irene Haas
One of the sweetest, homiest and quietly comforting picture books ever published. Those who know it count it as one of their all time favorites.
The Little House
By Virginia Lee Burton
What happens when the world changes around you? An early commentary on urbanization and a heartwarming read.
Little Toot
By Hardie Gramatky
Although he gets himself in a little too deep, Little Toot learns that he can do it! The nostalgic illustrations are the perfect compliment to this tale reminiscent of The Little Engine that Could.
The Hundred Dresses
By Eleanor Estes
Is it ever too early to teach compassion? That's what this astounding and beautiful picture book aspires to do. The lessons learned here will last your child a lifetime.
My Father's Dragon
By Ruth Stiles Gannett
The first of a trilogy. If you have never read these adventures of Elmer Elevator, let him take you on his fantastic journeys.
Half Magic
By Edward Eager
Half Magic was the Magic Tree House of its day. As if wizardry was not enough, our four main characters take on multiple adventures with only "half" the magical prowess they need from a found coin. The kids devise clever ways to utilize the coin's capacity and the result is a very cool and captivating story.
The Light Princess
By George McDonald
Just when you thing your child might be getting too old for fairy tales, along comes this amazing nineteenth-century princess story to change both of your minds.
