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The children's books that raised Britain - British children's books are perfect for young readers. From 'Peter Pan' all the way up to 'Peppa Pig', there's never been a shortage of essential British children's books. With the passing of Clive King, we take a look at the children's books that raised Britain.
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‘The Wind of the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame
- Kenneth Grahame’s beloved book follows Ratty, Badger and Toad, as they go about their life in Wild Wood.
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‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ by Beatrix Potter
- Reading ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ is a rite of passage. The story follows Peter Rabbit, who evades the clutches of the menacing Mr. McGregor.
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‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ by Judith Kerr
- Sophie and her mum come face-to-face with a tiger in this lovable story.
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‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll
- Lewis Carroll’s psychedelic story has been enjoyed by many generations.
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‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C. S. Lewis
- With this book, C. S. Lewis introduced readers to Narnia, a wonderful world filled with god-like lions and evil ice witches.
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‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl
- Look, you could put any of Roald Dahl’s incredible books here. However, the everlasting magic of ‘Chocolate Factory’ is what makes it our pick.
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‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- ‘The Secret Garden’ is an essential read that appeals to audiences both young and old...
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‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ by A. A. Milne
- Does this really need an introduction? A. A. Milne’s legendary story about a silly old bear still remains relevant almost 100 years later.
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‘Swallows and Amazons’ by Arthur Ransome
- ‘Swallows and Amazons’ was based on Arthur Ransome’s summers, teaching his children how to sail. The book follows a band of children in the Lake District, exploring the waters and waging war with Captain Flint.
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‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
- ‘Treasure Island’ is an influential swashbuckler unlike any other, with one-legged pirates, yapping parrots and treasure maps marked with an X.
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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle
- Eric Carle is a colourful tale with a very hungry caterpillar. The story has been told and retold since its publication in 1969.
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‘The Railway Children’ by Edith Nesbit
- Edith Nesbit’s classic story follows three children that explore the railway lines around Yorkshire.
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‘Just William’ by Richmal Crompton
- There are nearly 40 ‘Just William’ books out there. Yet there’s nothing like the first, which introduces readers to the mischievous William Brown.
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‘The Borrowers’ by Mary Norton
- ‘The Borrowers’ follows a tiny family that secretly lives in an English house, “borrowing” everyday items from the “human beans”.
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‘Just So Stories’ by Rudyard Kipling
- ‘Just So Stories’ is a undebated classic. It’s a collection of stories that reveal ‘How the Camel Got His Hump’ or ‘How the Alphabet Was Made’.
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‘Stig of the Dump’ by Clive King
- Clive King’s classic follows Barney, a schoolboy who meets Stig, a caveman that lives in a dump. The story was adapted for film in 2002, with Thomas Sangster (pictured) playing Barney.
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‘Five on a Treasure Island’ by Enid Blyton
- Enid Blyton’s ‘Famous Five’ series has always been a hit with young riders. ‘Five on a Treasure Island’ is the first in the series.
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‘A Bear Called Paddington’ by Michael Bond
- This collection follows Paddington Bear, from his arrival at Paddington station to his first trip to the theatre.
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‘Black Beauty’ by Anna Sewell
- With ‘Black Beauty’, Anna Sewell sought to teach young readers about respect for animals. It’s an autobiographical memoir told by horse Black Beauty.
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‘Five Children and It’ by Edith Nesbit
- Edith Nesbit’s novel follows a group of children that encounter a fairy named Psammead, who grants them wishes.
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‘The Sword in the Stone’ by T. H. White - T. H. White combined history with fantasy in ‘The Sword in the Stone’, which follows King Arthur’s childhood in Medieval England.
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‘The Story of Doctor Dolittle’ by Hugh Lofting - Lofting’s ‘Doctor Dolittle’ series dates all the way back to 1920. The first book is a rib-tickling adventure featuring the all-star John Dolittle, MD.
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‘The Hobbit’ by Lewis Carroll
- ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a classic, but ‘The Hobbit’ is a more child-friendly affair.
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‘A Little Princess’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- The second Burnett book here is an epic journey with Sara Crewe, a smart student that copes with life after losing her father.
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‘Peter and Wendy’ by J. M. Barrie
- ‘Peter and Wendy’ is where it all began. It was originally a play, before Barrie decided to take young readers to Neverland.
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‘Brendon Chase’ by Denys Watkins-Pitchford
- ‘Brendon Chase’ is a thrilling book about a band on boys who live in an English forest.
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‘The Little Bookroom’ by Eleanor Farjeon
- 27 stories are crammed into this excellent collection by Eleanor Farjeon.
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The children's books that raised Britain - British children's books are perfect for young readers. From 'Peter Pan' all the way up to 'Peppa Pig', there's never been a shortage of essential British children's books. With the passing of Clive King, we take a look at the children's books that raised Britain.
© Shutterstock
0 / 28 Fotos
‘The Wind of the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame
- Kenneth Grahame’s beloved book follows Ratty, Badger and Toad, as they go about their life in Wild Wood.
© Shutterstock
1 / 28 Fotos
‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ by Beatrix Potter
- Reading ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ is a rite of passage. The story follows Peter Rabbit, who evades the clutches of the menacing Mr. McGregor.
© Getty Images
2 / 28 Fotos
‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ by Judith Kerr
- Sophie and her mum come face-to-face with a tiger in this lovable story.
© Getty Images
3 / 28 Fotos
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll
- Lewis Carroll’s psychedelic story has been enjoyed by many generations.
© Getty Images
4 / 28 Fotos
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ by C. S. Lewis
- With this book, C. S. Lewis introduced readers to Narnia, a wonderful world filled with god-like lions and evil ice witches.
© Shutterstock
5 / 28 Fotos
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl
- Look, you could put any of Roald Dahl’s incredible books here. However, the everlasting magic of ‘Chocolate Factory’ is what makes it our pick.
© Shutterstock
6 / 28 Fotos
‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- ‘The Secret Garden’ is an essential read that appeals to audiences both young and old...
© Getty Images
7 / 28 Fotos
‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ by A. A. Milne
- Does this really need an introduction? A. A. Milne’s legendary story about a silly old bear still remains relevant almost 100 years later.
© Getty Images
8 / 28 Fotos
‘Swallows and Amazons’ by Arthur Ransome
- ‘Swallows and Amazons’ was based on Arthur Ransome’s summers, teaching his children how to sail. The book follows a band of children in the Lake District, exploring the waters and waging war with Captain Flint.
© Creative Commons/Getty Images
9 / 28 Fotos
‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
- ‘Treasure Island’ is an influential swashbuckler unlike any other, with one-legged pirates, yapping parrots and treasure maps marked with an X.
© Getty Images
10 / 28 Fotos
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle
- Eric Carle is a colourful tale with a very hungry caterpillar. The story has been told and retold since its publication in 1969.
© Shutterstock
11 / 28 Fotos
‘The Railway Children’ by Edith Nesbit
- Edith Nesbit’s classic story follows three children that explore the railway lines around Yorkshire.
© Getty Images
12 / 28 Fotos
‘Just William’ by Richmal Crompton
- There are nearly 40 ‘Just William’ books out there. Yet there’s nothing like the first, which introduces readers to the mischievous William Brown.
© Getty Images
13 / 28 Fotos
‘The Borrowers’ by Mary Norton
- ‘The Borrowers’ follows a tiny family that secretly lives in an English house, “borrowing” everyday items from the “human beans”.
© Shutterstock
14 / 28 Fotos
‘Just So Stories’ by Rudyard Kipling
- ‘Just So Stories’ is a undebated classic. It’s a collection of stories that reveal ‘How the Camel Got His Hump’ or ‘How the Alphabet Was Made’.
© Wikimedia/public domain
15 / 28 Fotos
‘Stig of the Dump’ by Clive King
- Clive King’s classic follows Barney, a schoolboy who meets Stig, a caveman that lives in a dump. The story was adapted for film in 2002, with Thomas Sangster (pictured) playing Barney.
© Getty Images
16 / 28 Fotos
‘Five on a Treasure Island’ by Enid Blyton
- Enid Blyton’s ‘Famous Five’ series has always been a hit with young riders. ‘Five on a Treasure Island’ is the first in the series.
© Shutterstock
17 / 28 Fotos
‘A Bear Called Paddington’ by Michael Bond
- This collection follows Paddington Bear, from his arrival at Paddington station to his first trip to the theatre.
© Shutterstock
18 / 28 Fotos
‘Black Beauty’ by Anna Sewell
- With ‘Black Beauty’, Anna Sewell sought to teach young readers about respect for animals. It’s an autobiographical memoir told by horse Black Beauty.
© Shutterstock
19 / 28 Fotos
‘Five Children and It’ by Edith Nesbit
- Edith Nesbit’s novel follows a group of children that encounter a fairy named Psammead, who grants them wishes.
© Wikimedia/public domain
20 / 28 Fotos
‘The Sword in the Stone’ by T. H. White - T. H. White combined history with fantasy in ‘The Sword in the Stone’, which follows King Arthur’s childhood in Medieval England.
© Shutterstock
21 / 28 Fotos
‘The Story of Doctor Dolittle’ by Hugh Lofting - Lofting’s ‘Doctor Dolittle’ series dates all the way back to 1920. The first book is a rib-tickling adventure featuring the all-star John Dolittle, MD.
© Wikimedia/public domain
22 / 28 Fotos
‘The Hobbit’ by Lewis Carroll
- ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a classic, but ‘The Hobbit’ is a more child-friendly affair.
© Getty Images
23 / 28 Fotos
‘A Little Princess’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- The second Burnett book here is an epic journey with Sara Crewe, a smart student that copes with life after losing her father.
© Wikimedia/public domain
24 / 28 Fotos
‘Peter and Wendy’ by J. M. Barrie
- ‘Peter and Wendy’ is where it all began. It was originally a play, before Barrie decided to take young readers to Neverland.
© Wikimedia/public domain
25 / 28 Fotos
‘Brendon Chase’ by Denys Watkins-Pitchford
- ‘Brendon Chase’ is a thrilling book about a band on boys who live in an English forest.
© Getty Images
26 / 28 Fotos
‘The Little Bookroom’ by Eleanor Farjeon
- 27 stories are crammed into this excellent collection by Eleanor Farjeon.
© Shutterstock
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The children's books that raised Britain
Remembering a time before 'Harry Potter' and 'Peppa Pig'
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With the recent passing of Clive King, we take a look at the children's books that raised Britain.
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