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.
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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.