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10 Classics That Should Be on Every Child’s Bookshelf

The best children’s books are those that stand the test of time, and that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children.
10 Classics That Should Be on Every Child’s Bookshelf
Barbara Danza
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The best children’s books are those that stand the test of time, and that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. As C.S. Lewis famously said, “A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.”

Stocking a child’s bookshelf with such classic stories is a priceless gift and one that can enhance the lives of the entire family. Here are 10 classics that every child, young and old, can enjoy.

‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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