Inspiring books for young readers
The Little Prince
By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Heart-breaking, funny and thought-provoking, this story is an enchanting and endlessly wise fable about the human condition and the power of imagination. It can be read as a parable, a war story, a classic children's fairy-tale, and many more.
Goodnight Moon
By Margaret Wise BrownIn this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
The Snowy Day
By Ezra Jack KeatsA book that captures the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The Giving Tree
By Shel SilversteinA moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
Green Eggs and Ham and Other Servings of Dr. Seuss
By Dr. SeussA compilation of 9 complete Dr. Seuss stories
The Hundred Dresses
By Eleanor Estes & Louis SlobodkinThis Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute to the power of kindness, acceptance, and standing up for what's right.
Charlotte's Web
By E. B. White & Garth WilliamsCharlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.
A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'EngleThe adventures of a few kids through space and time of in search of a missing father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.
The Hunger Games
By Suzanne CollinsThe dystopian world, Panem, is harsh and cruel and keeps its districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
The BFG
By Roald DahlWhen Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), she fears she will be eaten. But instead the two join forces to vanquish the nine other far less gentle giants.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
By Rick RiordanPercy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
By C. S. Lewisn The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, four English children are sent to their uncle's house in the country during World War 2.
Anne of Green Gables
By L.M. MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables established the career of Canadian writer Lucy Maude Montgomery. When Matthew Cuthbert sends away for an orphan boy to help on his farm, he is surprised to instead meet the captivatingly imaginative Anne Shirley.
Matilda
By Roald DahlMatilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress.
The Count of Monte Cristo
By Alexandre DumasA thrilling adventure and a timeless story of adventure, historical drama, romance, revenge, and Eastern mystery has been the source of over forty movies and TV series.
Twilight
By Stephenie MeyerFall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" and redefined romance for a generation
The Secret Garden
By Frances Hodgson BurnettMary’s parents fall ill and die, forcing her to be transplanted from India to the English countryside. She arrives at a strange and foreign country manor, where she discovers a long-neglected garden and hears strange sobbing noises at night.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald DahlCharlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
The Book Thief
By Markus ZusakThe extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen.
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