Greatest Children's Books of All Time

1.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) 4.47 avg rating — 11,064,067 ratings
2.
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are 4.25 avg rating — 1,042,993 ratings
3.
Madeline
Madeline 4.26 avg rating — 217,180 ratings
4.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan 4.03 avg rating — 366,951 ratings
5.
The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)
The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)
by: Dr. Seuss
4.19 avg rating — 575,261 ratings
6.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree 4.38 avg rating — 1,209,747 ratings
7.
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web 4.21 avg rating — 1,994,070 ratings
8.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 4.34 avg rating — 538,167 ratings
9.
The Hobbit, Part One
The Hobbit, Part One 4.31 avg rating — 380,985 ratings
10.
A Light in the Attic
A Light in the Attic 4.36 avg rating — 470,717 ratings
11.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs 4.32 avg rating — 194,558 ratings
12.
Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon 4.32 avg rating — 389,638 ratings
13.
The Lorax
The Lorax
by: Dr. Seuss
4.35 avg rating — 363,673 ratings
14.
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1)
Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1) 4.38 avg rating — 389,833 ratings
14.
Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1)
Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1) 4.21 avg rating — 281,974 ratings
16.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,059,073 ratings
17.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 911,943 ratings
18.
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) 3.96 avg rating — 1,901,566 ratings
19.
Madeline's Rescue
Madeline's Rescue 4.24 avg rating — 29,644 ratings
20.
It's Time To Wake, Jake!
It's Time To Wake, Jake! 4.51 avg rating — 45 ratings
21.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 4,349,147 ratings
22.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) 4.57 avg rating — 4,069,398 ratings
23.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 146,266 ratings
24.
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 3,050,898 ratings
25.
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business 4.17 avg rating — 94,429 ratings
26.
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1)
Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 1,079,852 ratings
27.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (World of Beatrix Potter, #1)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (World of Beatrix Potter, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 255,379 ratings
28.
Make Way for Ducklings
Make Way for Ducklings 4.25 avg rating — 90,422 ratings
29.
Miss Nelson Is Missing! (Miss Nelson, #1)
Miss Nelson Is Missing! (Miss Nelson, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 109,375 ratings
30.
Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, #1)
Beezus and Ramona (Ramona, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 103,172 ratings
31.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales 4.20 avg rating — 95,715 ratings
32.
Strega Nona
Strega Nona 4.26 avg rating — 89,758 ratings
33.
All-of-a-Kind Family (All-of-a-Kind-Family, #1)
All-of-a-Kind Family (All-of-a-Kind-Family, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 26,781 ratings
34.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) 4.58 avg rating — 4,677,465 ratings
35.
Black Beauty
Black Beauty really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 293,941 ratings
36.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 4.17 avg rating — 183,696 ratings
37.
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit 4.31 avg rating — 269,109 ratings
38.
Harry the Dirty Dog
Harry the Dirty Dog
by: Gene Zion
4.20 avg rating — 56,309 ratings
39.
The Story of Ferdinand
The Story of Ferdinand 4.37 avg rating — 93,819 ratings
40.
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf)
A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) 4.26 avg rating — 87,476 ratings
41.
The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly 4.22 avg rating — 9,852 ratings
42.
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends 4.35 avg rating — 1,482,984 ratings
43.
Corduroy
Corduroy 4.33 avg rating — 227,367 ratings
44.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland 4.03 avg rating — 395,721 ratings
45.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island 3.85 avg rating — 528,240 ratings
46.
Blueberries for Sal
Blueberries for Sal 4.22 avg rating — 73,725 ratings
47.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble 4.16 avg rating — 45,731 ratings
48.
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub 4.22 avg rating — 12,440 ratings
49.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly 4.24 avg rating — 62,909 ratings
50.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 3,690,984 ratings
51.
The Mitten
The Mitten
by: Jan Brett
4.28 avg rating — 93,871 ratings
52.
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1)
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 137,997 ratings
53.
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the Mouse 4.23 avg rating — 24,357 ratings
54.
Stellaluna
Stellaluna 4.27 avg rating — 119,989 ratings
55.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Knuffle Bunny, #1)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Knuffle Bunny, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 50,084 ratings
56.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by: Dr. Seuss
4.38 avg rating — 439,109 ratings
57.
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7)
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) 4.73 avg rating — 299,540 ratings
58.
Revolting Rhymes
Revolting Rhymes 4.15 avg rating — 21,594 ratings
59.
The Frog Prince, Continued
The Frog Prince, Continued 4.16 avg rating — 5,455 ratings
60.
In the Night Kitchen
In the Night Kitchen really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 18,742 ratings
61.
The Napping House
The Napping House 4.27 avg rating — 46,922 ratings
62.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears 4.04 avg rating — 26,310 ratings
63.
Tuesday
Tuesday 4.16 avg rating — 27,373 ratings
64.
One Morning in Maine
One Morning in Maine 4.37 avg rating — 13,569 ratings
65.
The Story About Ping
The Story About Ping 4.16 avg rating — 43,207 ratings
66.
The Complete Tales
The Complete Tales 4.36 avg rating — 65,788 ratings
67.
Curious George
Curious George
by: H.A. Rey
4.17 avg rating — 139,084 ratings
68.
The Search for Alice (Dreaming of Wonderland #1)
The Search for Alice (Dreaming of Wonderland #1)
by: Amy Koto
4.37 avg rating — 75 ratings
69.
From Riches to Rags
From Riches to Rags 4.78 avg rating — 46 ratings
70.
Peter: A Darkened Fairytale
Peter: A Darkened Fairytale 4.52 avg rating — 193 ratings
71.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again 4.29 avg rating — 4,345,817 ratings
72.
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth 4.20 avg rating — 301,799 ratings
73.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 4.16 avg rating — 1,263,025 ratings
74.
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel 4.21 avg rating — 53,644 ratings
75.
No, David!
No, David! 4.17 avg rating — 62,378 ratings
76.
Sarah, Plain and Tall (Sarah, Plain and Tall, #1)
Sarah, Plain and Tall (Sarah, Plain and Tall, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 89,428 ratings
77.
Redwall (Redwall, #1)
Redwall (Redwall, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 126,676 ratings
78.
Go, Dog. Go!
Go, Dog. Go! 4.15 avg rating — 94,933 ratings
79.
Inside the Human Body (The Magic School Bus, #3)
Inside the Human Body (The Magic School Bus, #3) 4.28 avg rating — 34,768 ratings
80.
The Story of Babar (Babar, #1)
The Story of Babar (Babar, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 59,344 ratings
81.
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig 4.21 avg rating — 13,246 ratings
82.
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1)
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 82,513 ratings
83.
The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South
The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South 4.29 avg rating — 5,533 ratings
83.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Llama Llama Red Pajama 4.31 avg rating — 52,412 ratings
85.
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Tikki Tikki Tembo 4.20 avg rating — 64,954 ratings
86.
Love You Forever
Love You Forever 4.38 avg rating — 245,138 ratings
87.
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots 3.73 avg rating — 41 ratings
88.
The Little House
The Little House 4.30 avg rating — 42,073 ratings
89.
The Three Pigs
The Three Pigs 4.16 avg rating — 20,568 ratings
89.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia 4.06 avg rating — 579,968 ratings
91.
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose
by: Dr. Seuss
4.03 avg rating — 4,921 ratings
92.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
The Witch of Blackbird Pond 4.02 avg rating — 157,961 ratings
93.
Flotsam
Flotsam 4.24 avg rating — 26,985 ratings
94.
Adventure-Pom!
Adventure-Pom! 4.13 avg rating — 55 ratings
94.
The Tale of Tom Kitten (World of Beatrix Potter, #11)
The Tale of Tom Kitten (World of Beatrix Potter, #11) 4.08 avg rating — 9,757 ratings
94.
It's Time To Wake, Jake!
It's Time To Wake, Jake! 4.51 avg rating — 45 ratings
97.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (World of Beatrix Potter, #4)
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (World of Beatrix Potter, #4) 4.21 avg rating — 17,105 ratings
98.
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride 4.27 avg rating — 936,541 ratings
99.
The Gingerbread Man (Keepsake Stories) (Volume 3)
The Gingerbread Man (Keepsake Stories) (Volume 3) 4.16 avg rating — 631 ratings
100.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (World of Beatrix Potter, #2)
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (World of Beatrix Potter, #2) 3.97 avg rating — 8,855 ratings
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