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What Books Should Kids be Reading?

(Third in our series of recommended reading lists for children of all ages. We will continue to publish additional lists in Education Reporter over the next few months. — Ed.)

Classic children’s books are scarcely to be found in school classrooms and libraries today, so parents must ensure that their kids are reading books that educate, absorb, and entertain in a manner that stimulates curiosity and increases the child’s eagerness to learn about the world.

The following list displays the title, year published, and author of each book. This is part 2 of The Ultimate Reading List — Classics that Endure, which originally appeared in the June 1997 issue of Education Reporter.

Earlier Education Reporter suggested reading lists:

NOTE: Most books on this list can be ordered online through booksellers including:


The Ultimate Reading List — Classics that Endure (Part 2 of 2)


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