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miercuri, 23 decembrie 2009

7 Children’s Books Worth Reading as an Adult



Charlotte’s Web

By E. B. White.

“It’s such a great story of friendship and sacrifice,” says Ilene Abramson, director of children’s services for the Los Angeles Public Library and a member of a book club that reads only children’s books.


Eloise

By Kay Thompson

Who wouldn’t love to run free inside the Plaza Hotel?


A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

By Lemony Snicket

Not your typical kids’ book, it has plot lines similar to those of Charles Dickens, but funnier.



The Tale of Peter Rabbit

By Beatrix Potter

Also starring Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail. Surprisingly, “a lot of people haven’t read it, and it’s a charming little book,” says Abramson.




A Wrinkle in Time


By Madeleine L’Engle

This fast-paced sci-fi novel follows three children on a trip through time in search of their father.




Bunnicula

By James Howe

Whether it’s twilight or the middle of the day, the tale of the vegetarian vampire bunny will brighten your mood.




The Story of Ferdinand

By Munro Leaf

The lovable bull eats the grain and goes against it. Take a cue from Ferdinand and nap under a tree the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed.

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