21 Kid’s Books You Should Totally Read Again
Kids books are often filled with life lessons and subtleties we don’t appreciate as little’uns. Re-reading them as adults can be a brand new and rewarding experience.
Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
Because it’s the most trippy thing you’ll ever read.
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The Lorax by Dr Seuss
Dr Seuss’ personal favourite about the danger corporate greed poses to nature.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
A beautifully bittersweet read about friendship, loss and mortality.
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Any Richard Scarry book
Lose yourself for hours in his wonderfully detailed illustrations.
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His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman
Magnificent books.
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Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs
Featuring the most grumpy Father Christmas you’ll ever meet.
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Because it is a children’s book written for adults.
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All of the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling
If life’s getting you down these spellbinding books will whisk you away to a magical world where all your troubles will be forgotten.
The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter
Because once upon a time you were Tom or one of his sisters messing up your clothes and having a laugh. Now you’re a boring grown up who cares too much about what “fine company” think. Remind yourself of your inner Tom.
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Not Now, Bernard by David MKee
To remind you not to become so preoccupied with your own shizzle that someone you loved gets eaten by a monster.
The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business by Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch
It’s got a mole with a turd on his head, what more do you want?
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A choose your own adventure book
Any choose your own adventure book because they were brilliant and made you the hero of the story.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
You’re never going to get closure over that Tiger but boy oh boy it’s a beautiful book.
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The Jolly Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
Because it’s full of letters for you to open and read and you won’t have to take turns with the rest of the class!
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Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Bursting with imagination and stunning illustrations, guaranteed to transport you to your childhood days.
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Elmer by David McKee
Stand out and be proud.
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Fiary Tales by Hans Christian Adersen
Dark, brilliant, captivating. If you think you know the tale of The Little Mermaid, think again.
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Puddle Lane books
Purely for the nostalgia.
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Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
If you only know the Disney Pooh you don’t really know Pooh at all. Treat yourself!
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Because you never want to lose the ability to hear that bell!
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The Twits by Roald Dahl
Who doesn’t love a story where a couple of hateful protagonists get what’s coming to them?
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