If you're looking for other great reads for your kids, children's author Peter Corey has chosen a number of titles that are set to be the classics of tomorrow. From global successes such as Harry Potter to illustrated instant hits like The Gruffalo, these are books your kids will pass on to their own children in years to come:
This is the story of a quick-witted mouse who tells stories about the scary, scaly gruffalo to a host of other animals who want to eat him. It's a very entertaining book and author Julia Donaldson will have hundreds more wonderful stories inside her to have readers coming back for more.
Plop is a little owl who begins to face his fear of the dark as he learns exciting new things about it. This book ticks all the boxes for young children - it's well written, has beautiful pictures and helps parents whose kids are scared of the dark make it less frightening. It was republished in 2001 with new illustrations and looks set to continue keeping families entertained for years to come.
The works of Raymond Briggs
Many of Raymond's graphic novels are modern classics and appeal across the age-ranges. Some, like The Snowman and Father Christmas, have been turned into films. Other titles such as The Bear and Fungus the Bogeyman can cheer up any rainy day and remain timeless.
Malorie writes for several ages. Her Girl Wonder series is great for new readers, Pig Heart Boy entertains older children, while teenagers love the Noughts and Crosses series which deals with racism and prejudice. Blackman clearly understands children and what they want to read, meaning her books will stand the test of time.
Children can't resist the adventures of the young wizard and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger - all students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The films are fun but it is the great series of books which really kicked off the Harry Potter craze. They've already played a part in encouraging millions of young people to read, and are sure to enchant many more in the future.
From Elephant in the Garden to War Horse, Morpurgo has written so many wonderful children's books, it’s very hard to pick out just one as a stand-out classic. They can often take a little more work for older readers, but it's always worth the effort.
Every Terry Pratchett fan has their favourite book from the 37 that have been written about the fantasy land of Discworld. Starting with The Colour of Magic, the novels are very funny and perfect for slightly older children - once they start reading, they're likely to stay hooked for their teenage years!
This series of three books tells the story of two children, Lyra and Will, as they travel through a series of strange worlds. Pullman has created some amazing lands in this brilliant fantasy. The first title, Northern Lights, has already been enjoyed by a generation of children and will remain a classic for kids and adults alike.
Rennison has been named the 'Queen of Teen' - not only are her books very funny, but they really capture what being a teenager is like. Because of this, books such as Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging and It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers will be entertaining teenage girls for generations to come.
This is an amazing and heart-breaking story of a young German boy whose father is in charge of a concentration camp in war-time Germany. It would be a sad surprise if this title still isn't being read and talked about for many decades. There is a film based on the book, but it's always good for kids to read the novel first.
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