Kids Books that Changed My Life
Discover the kids books that changed my life, from Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer to the Amelia Bedelia Treasury by Peggy Parish. This curated list features timeless juvenile fiction and beloved characters that inspire imagination, humor, and lifelong reading habits. Find the perfect book to transform a child’s world today!
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Amelia Bedelia Treasury
by Peggy Parish
Humorous misadventures of the literal-minded housemaid, Amelia Bedelia.
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Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy
by Ian Falconer
From #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning author Ian Falconer comes an entertaining story starring everyone's favorite pig and her favorite toy. Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUS! She looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps...all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise...Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws? All is resolved peacefully in this entertaining story starring our favourite pig and her favourite toy. Now available as an eBook with audio!