Crysalis Children's Classic Series
Delightful stories, beautifully illustrated, these soft-bound books are a great way to build your classic library. (Approx. Grades 5–6)
• Buy one reader • A set of four of your choice • or the set of all eight •
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The Railway Children, E. Nesbit 221 pages
No one who has read the Railway Children will forget the image of the three children on the railway bank, desperately waving scraps of red petticoat to warn the speeding train of the disaster ahead. These stories have thrilled and amused generations of readers. The book is illustrated with beautiful watercolor sketches.
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Three Men in a Boat, Jerome K. Jerome 235 pages
About an unlikely journey of J. Harris, George and Montgomery the dog up the Thames River with hilarious and memorable incidents that engage young readers, the book is finely illustrated with color drawings that tell us about a wonderful, Victorian summer.
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Little Women, Louisa May Alcott 285 pages
One of the best-loved tales in children’s literature, Miss Alcott’s vivid portrayal of four sisters growing up during the War Between the States is moving, humorous and unforgettable. When you finish you will hope most of all for a sequel.
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The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling 159 pages
The well-loved and outrageously imaginative adventures of Mister Kipling have endured for all the best reasons. All of our children should be given these treasures. Adults will not want to miss them or will be sure to reread them all.
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Peter Pan and Wendy, J. M Barrie 172 pages
Ever since Peter Pan first flew in through Wendy Darling’s nursery window and took the three children to Neverland, J.M.Berrie’s captivating story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up has thrilled generations of young readers. The book is beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman.
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A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens 151 pages
As many times as we might have seen the movie version this timeless classic is still best in print. We all learn from the lessons given to Ebenezer Scrooge. Quentin Blake’s witty and imaginative illustrations capture well Dickens’s eccentric characters and the wintry scenes of Victorian London.
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Aesop’s Fables, Retold by Anne Gatti 107 pages
The simple, if ancient, tales of the fox and the crow, the hare and the tortoise, the dog and his reflection and many others have become an essential part of childhood lore. This classic edition, enlivened with Safaya Salter’s exotic and colorful illustrations, will captivate a whole new generation of readers.
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Just So Stories, Rudyard Kipling 125 pages
123Kipling tells us how the elephant got his trunk, why the lazy camel has a hump, how the first letter was written and many other fine tales. First published in 1902, generations of happy children have been enchanted by their logical nonsense, spontaneity and richly cadenced language, perfect for reading aloud.
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