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20 Best Loved Children's Books of the Last 225 Years

The books we read as children introduce us to characters, worlds and possibilities that shape us as people. This year is our 225th anniversary, so we want to…
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'I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest.' Did you enjoy reading this fantastic book when you were a child? Jacqueline Wilson Books, Tracy Beaker, Story Of O, Children's Book Awards, Popular Authors, Rare Gifts, Girls Series, This Is A Book, British Library
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Story Of O
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This Is A Book
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The Story of Tracy Beaker: (Tracy Beaker) by Jacqueline Wilson | WHSmith
'I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest.' Did you enjoy reading this fantastic book when you were a child?
Was Where the Wild Things are your favourite bedtime story? Best Children Books, Childrens Books, Children Reading, Night Sea, Books Everyone Should Read, Maurice Sendak, Preschool Books, Preschool Education, Beads
Best Children Books
Childrens Books
Children Reading
Night Sea
Books Everyone Should Read
Maurice Sendak
Preschool Books
Preschool Education
Beads
Where The Wild Things Are: 60th Anniversary Edition by Maurice Sendak | WHSmith
Was Where the Wild Things are your favourite bedtime story?
Charlotte's Web is the unforgettable story of a girl called Fern who loves a little pig called Wilbur. It tells how Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful grey spider, saves Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat pigs, by a wonderfully clever plan - a plan so original that no one else could possibly have thought of it! Did you enjoy reading this lovely tale when you were younger? Charlotte's Web Book, The Westing Game, Christmas Carol Charles Dickens, Stuart Little, Charlottes Web, Beloved Book, Book People, Treasure Island, Puffin
Charlotte's Web Book
The Westing Game
Christmas Carol Charles Dickens
Stuart Little
Charlottes Web
Beloved Book
Book People
Treasure Island
Puffin
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White | WHSmith
Charlotte's Web is the unforgettable story of a girl called Fern who loves a little pig called Wilbur. It tells how Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful grey spider, saves Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat pigs, by a wonderfully clever plan - a plan so original that no one else could possibly have thought of it! Did you enjoy reading this lovely tale when you were younger?
We love the character of Mr Stink! Who's your favourite character from David Walliams books? David Walliams Books, Good Books, Books To Read, Britain's Got Talent, Little Britain, Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl, Best Selling Books, What To Read
David Walliams Books
Good Books
Books To Read
Britain's Got Talent
Little Britain
Quentin Blake
Roald Dahl
Best Selling Books
What To Read
Mr Stink by David Walliams | WHSmith
We love the character of Mr Stink! Who's your favourite character from David Walliams books?
The Railway Children is a fantastic classic. Can you remember this book from your childhood? E Nesbit, Book Cover Art, Book Covers, London Life, Classic Books, Classic Literature, Writing A Book, Reading Books, Read Aloud
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Classic Literature
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Read Aloud
The Railway Children: (Alma Junior Classics) by E. Nesbit | WHSmith
The Railway Children is a fantastic classic. Can you remember this book from your childhood?
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone your favourite children's book of the last 225 years? Or perhaps it is another book from the Harry Potter series? It is hard to choose just one book! Rowling Harry Potter, Mundo Harry Potter, Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter, Harry Potter Book Covers, Jk Rowling, Comic Sans, Harry Potter En Anglais, 4 Image, Harry Potter Fandom
Rowling Harry Potter
Mundo Harry Potter
Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter
Harry Potter Book Covers
Jk Rowling
Comic Sans
Harry Potter En Anglais
4 Image
Harry Potter Fandom
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling | WHSmith
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone your favourite children's book of the last 225 years? Or perhaps it is another book from the Harry Potter series? It is hard to choose just one book!
Winnie the pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Christopher Robin are all characters we would love to go on an adventure with! How about you? Christopher Robin, Alan Alexander Milne, Now We Are Six, House At Pooh Corner, Winnie The Pooh Classic, Hundred Acre Woods, Series, Ya Books
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Alan Alexander Milne
Now We Are Six
House At Pooh Corner
Winnie The Pooh Classic
Hundred Acre Woods
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Ya Books
Winnie-the-Pooh: (Winnie-the-Pooh - Classic Editions) by A. A. Milne | WHSmith
Winnie the pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Christopher Robin are all characters we would love to go on an adventure with! How about you?
Did you swoon over Edward Cullen? Is this epic tale of romance and vampires your favourite children's book of the last 225 years? Film Twilight, Twilight Saga Books, Twilight Online, Twilight Ring, Twilight Renesmee, Twilight Quotes, Twilight 2008, Edward Cullen, Illustrator Tutorials
Film Twilight
Twilight Saga Books
Twilight Online
Twilight Ring
Twilight Renesmee
Twilight Quotes
Twilight 2008
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Twilight: Twilight, Book 1 (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer | WHSmith
Did you swoon over Edward Cullen? Is this epic tale of romance and vampires your favourite children's book of the last 225 years?
When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...Will he ever see Mister Tom again? Goodnight Mister Tom is one childhood story we love to read and read again! Penguin Books, Toms, 100 Book, Project, Heartwarming Stories, Ninjas
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Toms
100 Book
Project
Heartwarming Stories
Ninjas
Goodnight Mister Tom: (A Puffin Book) by Michelle Magorian | WHSmith
When the Second World War breaks out, young Willie Beech is evacuated to the countryside. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of kind old Tom Oakley. But then his cruel mother summons him back to war-torn London...Will he ever see Mister Tom again? Goodnight Mister Tom is one childhood story we love to read and read again!
Narnia is a magical place and one that you won't be able to forget easily. Would you say it's your most treasure children's book though? Narnia 2, The Witcher, Chronicles Of Narnia Books, Cs Lewis, Price Book, Adults Books, Middle Earth
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: (The Chronicles of Narnia Book 2) by C. S. Lewis | WHSmith
Narnia is a magical place and one that you won't be able to forget easily. Would you say it's your most treasure children's book though?
We can all admit to spending hours trying to find Wally! Have you found Wally yet? Kids Activity Books, Activity Sheets, Wo Ist Waldo, Book Box, The Book, Adventure Fiction, Wheres Wally, 30th Anniversary, Online Gratis
Kids Activity Books
Activity Sheets
Wo Ist Waldo
Book Box
The Book
Adventure Fiction
Wheres Wally
30th Anniversary
Online Gratis
Books, stationery, gifts and much more
We can all admit to spending hours trying to find Wally! Have you found Wally yet?
'A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.' We think The Gruffalo will continue to enchant children for years to come. But is it your favourite? Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, Favorite Books, The Gruffalo Book, Snail And The Whale, Julia, American Academy, Gruffalo's Child, Axel Scheffler, Imelda Staunton
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Favorite Books
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Snail And The Whale
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American Academy
Gruffalo's Child
Axel Scheffler
Imelda Staunton
The Gruffalo: (The Gruffalo) by Julia Donaldson | WHSmith
'A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.' We think The Gruffalo will continue to enchant children for years to come. But is it your favourite?
Is The Little Prince your favourite children's book from the last 225 years? 100 Best Books, Hunger Games, St Exupery, Reading Challenge, The Little Prince, Simple Stories, New Edition
100 Best Books
Hunger Games
St Exupery
Reading Challenge
The Little Prince
Simple Stories
New Edition
Books, stationery, gifts and much more
Is The Little Prince your favourite children's book from the last 225 years?
We wish we had all received a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! Is this your favourite children's book? Matilda Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka, Charlie Chocolate Factory, Wonka Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Shel Silverstein, Books For Boys
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Charlie Chocolate Factory
Wonka Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr Fox
Shel Silverstein
Books For Boys
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl | WHSmith
We wish we had all received a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! Is this your favourite children's book?
The Fault in our Stars explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love. John Green Libros, John Green Books, Up Book, Book Nerd, Love Book, Reading Lists, Book Lists, Book Worth Reading, The Fault In Our Stars
John Green Libros
John Green Books
Up Book
Book Nerd
Love Book
Reading Lists
Book Lists
Book Worth Reading
The Fault In Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green | WHSmith
The Fault in our Stars explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.