Following the death of her father, young Pollyanna Whittier moves in with her stern Aunt Polly and transforms a gloomy town with her 'Glad Game.'
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A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save a runt pig named Wilbur from slaughter by weaving praise for him into her webs.
This is a fable about a proud rooster who learns a lesson from a wise little hen.
A young orphan boy named Cedric discovers he is the heir to a vast fortune and a noble title in England.
A small, mouse-like boy born to a human family sets out on an adventurous journey to find his lost bird friend, Margalo.
A young girl named Sarah learns patience and perseverance through her interactions with a slow-moving turtle.
Katy Carr and her siblings experience various adventures and mishaps as they grow up in their Vermont home and travel to Europe.
Torchy, a firefly, dreams of becoming a star and shining brightly for everyone to see.
Two children, Gerda and Kai, embark on a perilous journey to rescue Kai from the Snow Queen.
A group of children embark on a series of imaginative adventures and escapades in their idyllic countryside home.
Two children, Barnaby and Penelope, embark on a daring mission to retrieve a stolen giant fruit gum.
A young girl named Emily adopts a stray dog, leading to humorous situations and a lesson about responsibility.
A small, furry creature named Theodore is left behind by his family and must find his way home.
A young boy named Jack embarks on a series of imaginative and often humorous adventures.
This book follows the everyday adventures and childhood experiences of the Moffat family in a small New England town.
Princess Dorothy and her friends journey to the land of the Sea Fairies to rescue the kidnapped Prince.
Gus and Grandpa and the two-wheeled bike is about a young boy named Gus who is learning to ride a bicycle with the help of his grandfather. They share a special bond.
A young detective named Sophie and her dog, Barnaby, investigate a mysterious disappearance on a steamboat.
A young boy named Justin is the smallest in his grade and learns to embrace his uniqueness.
A young boy named Leo insists he didn't do something wrong, leading to a humorous and relatable exploration of honesty.
A young girl named Penelope lives on a farm and encounters a peculiar pig named Lady Lollipop.
Three greedy farmers attempt to starve out a clever fox and his family, leading to a daring underground heist.
Classic fairy tale characters are humorously deconstructed and reimagined in this collection of silly stories.
Mr. Bear tries to get some sleep, but various noises and disturbances keep him awake until he finally finds peace.
A young girl named Mary travels to Australia and experiences life on a sheep station.
#26
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Roald Dahl · 1964
Concern27MildVirtue24Present
Young Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory alongside four spoiled children.
#27
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass
Lewis Carroll · 1889
Concern18MildVirtue15Thin
Young Alice falls down a rabbit hole and steps through a mirror into whimsical, nonsensical worlds governed by dream-logic.
This historical fiction novel follows Julie Albright during the American Revolution, focusing on her experiences and the challenges faced by her family.
After his parents are killed, young James escapes his cruel aunts by traveling inside a magical, oversized peach with a group of giant insects.
This collection features two whimsical stories where children use their cleverness to overcome cruel adults and bizarre circumstances.
The Darling children fly away to the Neverland with Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up.
#32
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, #1)
Lewis Carroll · 1865
Concern35MixedVirtue4Thin
A young girl named Alice falls down a rabbit hole into a bizarre world filled with peculiar creatures and nonsensical events.