Best Children's Classics Author:Prepared by The Editorial Board of the University Society The land of good books is the pleasantest of all browsing places for those who love to roam through the enchanted realm. We have not, of course, included whole books. But we have chosen the most beguiling highlights of books that have stood the test of time not only as literary classics but as favorites with the children themselves. In additi... more »on to such immortal favorites as "Alice in Wonderland" and "A Christmas Carol" and "Tom Sawyer," we have included a variety of books that appeal to children whose tastes range from the fairy-tale quality of "The King of the Golden River" to such an adventure story as "Treasure Island". And included are two modern classics: Eric Knight's "Lassie" [the complete original version] and a chapter from "Abe Lincoln Grows Up" by Carl Sandburg. The poems we have selected for inclusion have the same timeless quality as the books. It is our hope that this sampling will sharpen our young readers' literary tastes and will so stimulate their appetite for more.« less