Children's Classics

Get inspired with our selection of classic and contemporary stories, poetry collections and non-fiction books for children ages 9-12. Find ideas for indoor activities for kids that will keep them occupied on the rainiest of days here. 

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  1. Book cover for Whatever Next!

    Whatever Next!

    Jill Murphy

  2. Book cover for The Little Mermaid

    The Little Mermaid

    Campbell Books

    Nneka Myers

  3. Book cover for The Little Prince

    The Little Prince

    Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    Chris Riddell

  4. Book cover for A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

    A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  5. Book cover for Winnie-the-Pooh and Me

    Winnie-the-Pooh and Me

    Jeanne Willis

  6. Book cover for My First Gruffalo: Gruffalo Growl

    My First Gruffalo: Gruffalo Growl

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  7. Book cover for Puff, the Magic Dragon

    Puff, the Magic Dragon

    Peter Yarrow

    Lenny Lipton

    Eric Puybaret

  8. Book cover for Oh Dear!

    Oh Dear!

    Rod Campbell

  9. Book cover for It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book

    It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  10. Book cover for The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story

    The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  11. Book cover for William at Christmas

    William at Christmas

    Richmal Crompton

    Thomas Henry

    David Roberts

  12. Book cover for The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book

    The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  13. Book cover for Wonderful Moominvalley

    Wonderful Moominvalley

    Amanda Li

  14. Book cover for Through the Looking-glass and What Alice Found There Festive Edition

    Through the Looking-glass and What Alice Found There Festive Edition

    Lewis Carroll

    Sir John Tenniel

  15. Book cover for The Night Before Christmas, illustrated by Stacey Thomas

    The Night Before Christmas, illustrated by Stacey Thomas

    Clement C. Moore

    Stacey Thomas

  16. Book cover for Return to Moominvalley: Adventures in Moominvalley Book 3

    Return to Moominvalley: Adventures in Moominvalley Book 3

    Amanda Li

  17. Book cover for The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends

    The Macmillan Collection of Myths and Legends

    Macmillan

  18. Book cover for Pinocchio

    Pinocchio

    Miriam Bos

  19. Book cover for Just William

    Just William

    Richmal Crompton

  20. Book cover for More William

    More William

    Richmal Crompton

    Thomas Henry

  21. Book cover for William Again

    William Again

    Richmal Crompton

    Thomas Henry

  22. Book cover for William the Outlaw

    William the Outlaw

    Richmal Crompton

    Thomas Henry

  23. Book cover for The Island of Adventure

    The Island of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  24. Book cover for The Castle of Adventure

    The Castle of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  25. Book cover for The Valley of Adventure

    The Valley of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  26. Book cover for The Sea of Adventure

    The Sea of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  27. Book cover for The Mountain of Adventure

    The Mountain of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  28. Book cover for The Ship of Adventure

    The Ship of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  29. Book cover for The Circus of Adventure

    The Circus of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  30. Book cover for The River of Adventure

    The River of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

  31. Book cover for Goodnight Moon

    Goodnight Moon

    Margaret Wise Brown

    Clement Hurd

  32. Book cover for Alice Through the Looking-Glass

    Alice Through the Looking-Glass

    Jeanne Willis

    Ross Collins

  33. Book cover for The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book

    The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book

    Macmillan Children's Books

  34. Book cover for The Pain and the Great One: Going Places

    The Pain and the Great One: Going Places

    Judy Blume

    Kate Pankhurst

  35. Book cover for Dear Zoo Sticker Activity Book

    Dear Zoo Sticker Activity Book

    Rod Campbell

  36. Book cover for The Moomin ABC: An Illustrated Alphabet Book

    The Moomin ABC: An Illustrated Alphabet Book

    Macmillan Children's Books

  37. Book cover for The Gruffalo Little Library

    The Gruffalo Little Library

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  38. Book cover for The Gruffalo's Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

    The Gruffalo's Child: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

    Julia Donaldson

    Axel Scheffler

  39. Book cover for The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection

    The Macmillan Fairy Tales Collection

    Macmillan Children's Books

  40. Book cover for Journey to the River Sea: Illustrated Edition

    Journey to the River Sea: Illustrated Edition

    Eva Ibbotson

    Katie Hickey