Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a children’s book written by the British author Lewis Carroll and first published in 1865. The book belongs to the literary fantasy genre. It is considered one of the most exceptional works in that genre. In 1871, Carroll published the sequel “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice [...]
Grimm’s Goblins
Regarded as one of the finest collections of fairy tales, Grimm’s Goblins was penned by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob, and Wilhelm. Originally known as Children’s and Household Tales, this renowned German fairy tale anthology first appeared in Berlin with its initial volume in 1812 and the second in 1815. Over time, the Brothers [...]
Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill, is a children’s novel written by Louisa May Alcott in 1880. Initially appearing serially in Mary Mapes Dodge’s St. Nicholas Magazine, later Roberts Brothers published it. The tale tracks the ups and downs experienced by the children of Harmony Village throughout the year. Besides, the book focuses on the [...]
My Father’s Dragon
My Father’s Dragon is a novel written by Ruth Stiles Gannett. The story tells the adventures of Elmer, a boy who flees to an island to rescue a baby dragon. This book is the first part of a trilogy, followed by Elmer and the Dragon and The Dragons of Blueland. Besides, the [...]
Peter Pan
Peter Pan; or Peter and Wendy or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up stands as the most renowned creation of Scottish writer James Matthew Barrie. Initially staged as a play in 1904, it was later published as a novel in 1911, chronicling the fantastical escapades of Peter Pan in the Land of Neverland, [...]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1876. This classic children’s book also appeals to many grown-up readers. It follows the escapades of a crafty young boy named Tom who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River [...]
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book is a compilation of tales and verses by Rudyard Kipling, a British author. It was initially published in 1894. Kipling made history in 1907 by being the first British writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. His children’s books are considered timeless classics. Containing seven stories, each with [...]