Children's literature books from England
Recommended children's literature books (59)
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If you are into children's literature here are some children's literature books from England for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Through the Looking-Glass : And What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll EN
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War Is Over by David Almond EN
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Transcending its time and period, this moving and lyrical story, beautifully illustrated, explores the fear and hope of children in time of war. I am just a child. How can I be at war? It’s 1918, and war is everywhere. John’s father is fighting in the trenches far away in France, while his mother works in a menacing munitions factory just along the road. His teacher says that John is fighting, too, that he is at war with enemy children in Germany. One day, in the wild woods outside town, John has an impossible moment: a dreamlike meeting with a German boy named Jan. John catches a glimpse of a... continue
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Warriors: The New Prophecy #2: Moonrise by Erin Hunter EN
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As they journey home to warn their clans of the coming destruction, the six cats, guided by StarClan's prophecy, meet an unfamiliar tribe of cats with their own set of beliefs--and their own mysterious prophecy. Reprint.
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Well Witched by Frances Hardinge EN
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Three friends fall prey to the demands of the Well Witch when they trespass in her wishing well and steal some coins.
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When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne EN
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One of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! A classic celebration of childhood, A. A. Milne’s When We Were Very Young is a collection of poems that have touched the hearts of readers for more than 90 years. His verses sing with a playful innocence, weaving together the worlds of reality and enchanting make-believe. Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, careful readers will also discover the very first appearance of the Best Bear in All the World. These treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard's whimsical illustrations, which have delighted coun... continue
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Wild Life in Woods and Fields by Arabella B. Buckley EN
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First volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series, introduces the youthful reader to the variety of animal and plant life that three children observe on their way to school through fields and woods. The goal of the series is to inspire children to become keen observers of wildlife and to heighten their curiosity about their natural surroundings. Eight color illustrations and numerous black and white drawings complement the text. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
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Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne EN
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One of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave Pooh and his companions shape. These characters and their stories are timeless treasures of childhood that continue to speak to all of us with the kind of freshness and heart that distinguishes true storytelling. "Winnie-the-Pooh is a joy; full of solemn idiocies and the sort of jo... continue
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Witch Week by Diana Wynne Jones EN
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When a teacher at an English boarding school finds a note on his desk accusing someone in the class of being a witch, magical things begin to happen and an Inquisitor is summoned.