I am so thrilled that my kids are avid readers. They love to play outside with their friends, swim in the pool, and yes, get lost in the occasional video game, but they also really enjoy working their way through a huge stack of books.
As an English major (read: book nerd), I’ve been itching to introduce my kids to the classics. They’re big fans of current series for kids and I don’t blame them (hey, I’m pretty sure I read every single Baby-Sitters Club book when I was young), but I’d love for them to expand their horizons a bit and read some older books, too.
One newer book that is a gentle introduction to the classics is The Big Book Adventure by Emily Ford. This adorable picture book celebrates the joys of reading and journeys through childhood classics like Peter Pan, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and more.
There is nothing like a book to take you to places you’ve never been. Best friends Foxy and Piggy can’t wait to tell each other about all of their adventures in reading! Flying over Neverland, swimming with a mermaid, joining in a mad tea party, soaring on a magic carpet—old classics come to life in the eyes of two little readers who can’t believe what they’ve seen. Journey back to old favorites and experience the magic all over again in this adorable picture book about the joys of reading!
Besides this book, I was excited to page through the original versions of the stories featured in The Big Book Adventure: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass, Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales, The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales, and Peter Pan. Each of these beautiful Canterbury Illustrated Classics features a cloth-bound cover with a full-color illustrated plate and beautiful foil stamping, as well as color illustrations throughout that bring these beloved tales to life.
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Jinxy Kids reader will win all five books mentioned above! To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 7/8/19. Good luck!
The Big Book of Adventure and Canterbury Illustrated Classics Giveaway
DEBIJOT says
My favorite childhood book was The Five Little Peppers And How They Grew.
John Smith says
“Share your favorite “classic” book that you’re looking forward to sharing with your kids or grandkids.” “Alice In Wonderland”!
Donna L Holder says
snow white was the favorite
Kristen Joiner says
My niece and nephew will be enjoying this set if I win. I’d like to introduce them to Harry Potter someday.
Audrey Stewart says
I always loved Sleeping Beauty.
Angel Heaps says
I’m excited to share If you give a mouse a cookie.
Teresa D Kunberger says
My favorite is the giving tree
Ashley Taylor says
Oh gosh my favorite classic book as a kid that I think my daughter would love is The very hungry Caterpillar!
Ashley emerson says
Goodnight moon was my absolute favorite to be honest 🙂
Lauren says
I would enjoy these with my kids.
Steph says
My kids would be enjoying these books. They haven’t read many of the classics yet.
Ken Ohl says
this would be for my little niece she loves for me to read to her when she goes to bed she would love these she loves Cat in the Hat
Angelica Dimeo says
my favorite is where the sidewalk ends
I would love to share these books with my kids
latanya says
I love Cinderella
Heidi says
I love fairy tales my favorite is Hansel and Gretel. My two daughter would enjoy these books.
Kelly D says
My daughter would enjoy these books if I win.
Jennifer Martin says
These look amazing!
Jaye Thompson says
My favorite is Goodnite Moon!
Cindy Peterson says
I will love to read Charlotte’s Web to the Littles.
Julie Ann S says
If I win I will be reading these books with my twin boys! We love to read
Dana says
I can’t wait to share the Berenstain Bears book. I’d share these books with my cousin’s kid.
Tony R Platz says
My favorite was Peter Pan.
NICOLE S MARTIN says
I would love to read these with my kids!!
nickie says
I always liked peter pan
Edye says
my cousin will be enjoying this!
Nancy says
The Big Book of Adventure
Leela says
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales.
Ashley Dionne says
I loved the book ‘Falling Up’ by Shel Silverstein!
Laura DeLaRosa says
I would give these books to my niece.
augrim says
I like sharing the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stories.
Daniel M says
dr suess horton hears a who!
Meredith Brooks says
I loved the books: “The very hungry caterpillar” & “The Rainbow Fish” I would love to enjoy these with little cousins i watch in the summers. Thanks for the giveaway!
Laura says
I always liked Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!!
Gabrielle R says
I’m looking forward to reading The Rainbow Fish to my baby 🙂
Susan Smith says
I would enjoy reading these books to my niece. My favorite classic book was Cinderella.
Rita M says
I didn’t read it until I was an adult, but I absolutely love Anne of Green Gables.
Kayla Carrillo says
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales are stories everyone can enjoy! they’re my personal favorite.
Rosanne says
The “classic” books I remember from my childhood are the Dr. Seuss. books. I love reading those to my grandchildren as I would love reading Emily Ford’s Adventure book to the 4 year old twins.
Breanne says
This would be for my niece.
maria genty says
We would love to read Alice in Wonderland together!
Philip Lawrence says
My grandchild will be enjoying this prize pack if I win.
Barbara Lima says
Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland. I would love to share with my grand daughter.
Donna Clifford says
“The Elves and Shoemaker”
Karley Moore says
I love Where the Wild Things are…I will share this prize with my niece who loves to read!
simone t says
I just read the Last Unicorn to my 7 and 10 year old and we all loved it. Maybe not a full blown classic, but I always loved that movie and had always meant to read the book. It was wonderful. I will share these with my kids if I win. Thanks!
Lisa Ellison says
I would like to share The Big Book Adventure
monique s says
I am looking forward to sharing peter pan
Deanna turner says
I love the dr suess book green eggs and ham
Laura Barnes says
Toad and Frog
Janet Boyanton says
I loved the book Many Waters. I hope to share this book with my grandson.
lori hanley says
Alice In Wonderland
Janine Hwang says
I loved the Secret Garden
Lily Kwan says
My friend would be enjoying this prize pack.
John H. says
I would share this with my daughter.
Jennifer H. says
I would share these with the kiddos in the family.