Childrens

Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age 12. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses that sometimes exclude young-adult fiction, comic books, or other genres. Books specifically for children existed at least several hundred years ago.
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  • The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne Collins
    Books That Have Made An Impression
    3,616 books — 1,958 voters
    The Giver by Lois LowryHoles by Louis SacharA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleNumber the Stars by Lois LowryBridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
    The Most Deserving Newbery
    106 books — 3,052 voters

    Wonder by R.J. PalacioThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenLiar & Spy by Rebecca SteadThe Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
    Newbery 2013
    131 books — 1,333 voters
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
    100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime
    2,213 books — 2,148 voters

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
    Best Picture Books
    2,960 books — 2,079 voters
    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareDivergent by Veronica Roth
    Best Series
    3,192 books — 10,690 voters


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