Children's Classic Fiction Books

Remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears when Goldilocks broke Baby Bear's chair? The other storytellers may have adjourned, but I know what happened when Goldilocks returned. So, settle in, grab a snack, and find out what happened when...

The Cinderella Picture Book contains the well-known and loved tales of 'Cinderella', 'Puss in Boots', and 'Valentine and Orson.' The former two tales were penned by Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703); among the first writers to bring magical children's...

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators in the development of children's colour picture books. Crane began working for Edmund Evans in 1864 producing bright,...

Marigold Garden: Pictures and Rhymes is a delightful illustrated children's book, first published in 1885. It contains many well-known and loved nursery rhymes, presented with Greenaway's delightful imagery. Rhymes include 'Blue Shoes', 'The Daisies',...

Whisperings In The Wood: Finland Idyls For Children is a book written by Zacharias Topelius in 1881. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in the idyllic countryside of Finland and are aimed at children. The stories are full of...

Wee Lucy's Secret is a novel written by Sophie May and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy who lives with her grandmother in a small New England town. Lucy is a shy and introverted child who struggles to make friends...

Waggie and Wattie: Or Nothing In Vain is a children's book written by C.S.T. and published in 1864. The story follows the adventures of two dogs, Waggie and Wattie, who live with their owner, a kind and loving woman. The dogs are inseparable and love to...

Up And Down The Brooks is a book written by Mary Ellen Bamford and published in 1889. The book is a collection of short stories and poems that explore the beauty and wonder of nature, particularly the streams and brooks found in the English countryside...

Ungdomens Bok: Gossarnes Lekar (1878) is a book written by Albert Norman. The book is written in Swedish and is aimed at young boys. It contains a collection of traditional games and activities that boys can play in their free time. The book includes...

""Under The Waves, Or The Hermit-Crab In Society"" is a novel written by Annie E. Ridley in 1865. The story follows a hermit crab named Crusty who leaves his solitary life in search of adventure and new friends. As he journeys through the ocean, he meets...

Uncle Zeb And His Friends is a book written by Edward W. Frentz in 1919. The book tells the story of Uncle Zeb, a kind and generous man who lives in a small town. Uncle Zeb is loved by everyone in the town and has many friends, both young and old. The...

Two Suffolk Friends is a novel written by Francis Hindes Groome and published in 1895. The story revolves around two friends, John and Bob, who live in the countryside of Suffolk, England. The novel explores their friendship, their interactions with the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Two London Fairies is a novel written by George Robert Sims and published in 1906. The book tells the story of two young women, Dolly and Mabel, who come from humble backgrounds and dream of a better life in London. They are both determined to succeed...

Twice Parted: A Christmas Book For The Young is a novel written by Gervais White and published in 1880. The book tells the story of two young siblings, Tom and Nellie, who are separated from each other due to a family conflict. Tom is sent away to live...

Truth In Tale: Addresses Chiefly To Children is a book written by William Boyd Carpenter and published in 1885. The book is a collection of speeches and sermons given by Carpenter to children, with the aim of teaching them important moral and ethical...

Tommy Wideawake is a children's book written by Henry Howarth Bashford and first published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tommy who is known for never sleeping. Tommy's parents are concerned about his health and send him...

Tom Slade On The River is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and published in 1917. The book is part of the Tom Slade series, which follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom Slade who is a member of the Boy Scouts. In this particular...

Three Friends' Fancies is a book written by Elizabeth Welch Backus and published in 1880. The book tells the story of three young girls, Lizzie, Belle, and Nellie, who are best friends and have vivid imaginations. They spend their days dreaming up...

""Those Unlucky Twins!"" is a novel written by Annette M. Lyster and published in 1878. The story revolves around twin sisters, Maud and Marion, who are believed to be cursed with bad luck. The girls are constantly facing challenges and setbacks, from...

The Young Master of Hyson Hall is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton in 1900. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack who is the heir to the Hyson Hall estate. Jack is a mischievous and adventurous boy who loves to explore the estate and...

The Young in Heart is a novel written by Arthur Stanwood Pier and first published in 1907. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Eleanor and Henry, who are separated by social class and family expectations. Eleanor is the daughter of a wealthy...

The Four Little Wise Ones is a children's book written by James Nisbet and Company and first published in 1853. The book tells the story of four siblings, Tom, Harry, Mary, and Lucy, who live in a small village in England. One day, they decide to set out...

Tales at Teatime is a collection of short stories written by Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen and published in 1872. The book includes fourteen tales, each designed to be read aloud during teatime gatherings. The stories are written in a charming and...

The Lost Little Lady is a novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1917. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Patricia Lane. Patricia is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and...

The Purloined Prince is a mystery novel written by Edgar Turner and first published in 1905. The story follows the investigation of a missing prince, who disappears from his palace without a trace. The case is taken up by a renowned detective, who is...

The History of the Fairchild Family, Part 3: Or The Child's Manual is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1847. It is the third part of a series of books that follow the lives of the Fairchild family, a devoutly religious family...

The Hidden Valley is a novel written by Muriel Hine and published in 1919. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Peggy who is sent to live with her aunt in a remote valley in Wales. Peggy soon discovers that the valley is filled with...

The P. Q. And G.: Or As The Twig Is Bent The Tree�������s Inclined is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis in 1908. The story follows the life of a young boy named Phil Quentin, who is raised by his grandfather and two uncles after his father's...

The Game of the Golden Ball is a novel written by Elizabeth Johnson and published in 1910. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Mary and Dorothy, who are both in love with the same man, George. The novel is set in the early 1900s and...

The Girl With Two Selves is a novel written by Frederick Hankerson Costello and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young woman named Evelyn who is struggling with her identity. She has two distinct personalities, one that is outgoing and...

""The Prince Goes Fishing"" is a children's book written by Elizabeth Duer and published in 1906. The story follows a young prince who sets out on a fishing trip with his tutor. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a...

That Little Marquis Of Brandenburg is a novel written by William Rutherford Hayes Trowbridge and published in 1904. The story revolves around a young boy named Karl, who is the Marquis of Brandenburg. Despite his noble status, Karl is a mischievous and...

The Prisoner of Ornith Farm is a novel written by Frances Powell Case and published in 1906. The story revolves around a young woman named Ruth who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle on their farm in the countryside. Ruth soon discovers that her...

The Price of Youth is a novel written by Margery Williams and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Lisa, who is forced to make a difficult decision between love and money. Lisa is a beautiful and talented artist...

The Rose Spinner is a novel written by Mary Deane and published in 1904. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Rose, who is an orphan and lives with her aunt and uncle. Rose is a talented spinner and weaver, and...

The Prince Incognito is a novel written by Elizabeth Wormeley Latimer in 1902. The story revolves around a young prince who decides to take a break from his royal duties and live the life of a commoner. He disguises himself and sets out on a journey to...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""The Stolen Cherries: Or Tell The Truth At Once"" is a novel written by Emilia Marryat Norris and published in 1869. The story follows the life of a young girl named Nettie who is caught stealing cherries from her neighbor's tree. Nettie is too afraid...

The Finch First Reader is a children's book written by Adelaide Victoria Finch and published in 1900. The book is designed to help young children learn how to read and includes a series of short stories, poems, and exercises that gradually increase in...

The Busy Brownies At Play is a children's book written by Isobel Davidson and first published in 1916. The book follows the adventures of a group of brownies, who are mythical creatures known for helping humans with their chores at night. In this story,...

The Story Of The Lost Emerald: Or Overcome Evil With Good is a novel written by Emma Marshall and originally published in 1885. The book tells the story of a young girl named Maud, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Maud is kind and...

The Story Reader, written by Alfred Ernest Logie and originally published in 1901, is a collection of short stories aimed at young readers. The book contains a total of 12 stories, each one featuring a different protagonist and setting. The tales range...

The Children's First Reader, written by Ellen M. Cyr and published in 1892, is a book designed to help young children learn to read. The book is divided into easy-to-read sections, with each section containing short stories, poems, and other simple texts...

The Book of Blockheads, written by Charles Henry Bennett and first published in 1863, is a humorous and satirical collection of short stories and anecdotes that poke fun at human folly and foolishness. The book is divided into several sections, each of...

The Stepping Stones: An Allegory is a book published in 1879 by an anonymous author. The book is an allegory, which means that it uses symbolic characters and events to convey a deeper meaning or message. The story follows a group of travelers who come...

The Boy Wanderer: Or No Relations is a novel written by Hector Henri Malot in 1887. The story revolves around a young boy named Remi who is abandoned by his parents at a very young age. He is taken in by a kind woman named Vitalis, who travels with a...

Peter Parley's Annual, 1850: A Christmas and New Year's Present for Young People is a book written by Peter Parley, which was published in 1851. The book is a collection of short stories, poems, and illustrations that are aimed at children. The stories...