34 Classic Children's Chapter Books Still Worth Reading
We‘re collecting recommendations from parents for the classic children's chapter books their kids have truly loved.
These books are "classics" for a reason - they have stood the test of time and are still enjoyable and relevant to our kids today. Many of these are books with movie versions, too, so consider watching as a family after reading the book.
Each book's suggested reading level is noted below, but keep in mind that these make great read-aloud books for a wider variety of ages. Consider picking one up to read along with your child!
Add your family's favorite classic chapter books for kids to the list to share with other families, and leave a review for any you’ve read below!
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain's classic children's novel about a mischievous boy growing up in a small Mississippi River town has timeless appeal.
Age 10+
0 reviews
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The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth is a classic children's book with clever wordplay and an imaginative story about a bored boy named Milo who travels through a magical tollbooth to a land of words and numbers.
Age 8+
0 reviews
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Dr. Dolittle is an animal-lover and a gifted physician who speaks to animals. High adventures follow as he is called to Africa to care for sick monkeys.
Vanessa M. said: Although I was an avid reader as a child, somehow I skipped reading the classic Dr. Dolittle, first published in 1920. I am reading it now with my kids, and we are all charmed and enchanted by it!
Age 8-12
1 review
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The Enormous Egg
Kelly R said: The Enormous Egg is a fun book to share with your kids if you enjoyed reading it yourself as a child. A large egg mysteriously appears in a chicken's nest, and hatches into a dinosaur!
Age 8-12
1 review
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