Children's
Read Children's Classics in English
688 children's books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best children's classics to read in English as a learner?
The best children's classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Æsop's fables in words of one syllable, Æsop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers and Æsop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices.. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A Day at the County Fair | 13 | B1 |
| A Daughter of the Rich | 1 | B1 |
| A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories | 11 | B1 |
| "Us, and our charge" | 17 | B1 |
| "Sequil"; Or, Things Whitch Aint Finished in the First | 1 | B1 |
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | 12 | B1 |
| Anne of Green Gables | 38 | B1 |
| Just So Stories | 12 | B1 |
| Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy | 47 | B1 |
| Peter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy] | 17 | B1 |
| The Blue Fairy Book | 37 | B1 |
| The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | 24 | B1 |
| A Little Princess | 18 | B1 |
| Heidi | 23 | B1 |
| The Secret Garden | 27 | B1 |
| The Wind in the Willows | 12 | B1 |
Level B1AdventureA Day at the County FairThree friends embark on a thrilling motor ride through vibrant autumn landscapes, led by the mysterious Uncle Billy, promising a day filled with adventure and an exciting surprise…
Level B1Children'sA Daughter of the RichIn a cozy home warmed by molasses tea and family laughter, children prepare heartfelt valentines and cherish simple joys.
Level B1Children'sA Collection of Beatrix Potter StoriesFour adventurous rabbits venture beyond their cozy home, defying warnings to explore a forbidden garden where danger and mischief await.
Level B1Adventure"Us, and our charge"After the sudden loss of their father, a determined family faces upheaval and uncertain futures, striving to hold fast to hope and responsibility while navigating new challenges, u…
Level B1Children's"Sequil"; Or, Things Whitch Aint Finished in the FirstA young boy’s lively diary captures the adventures and rivalries of small-town life in the 1860s, from neighborhood fights to family moments and the trials of growing up in a bustl…
Level B1FantasyAlice's Adventures in WonderlandDown the rabbit-hole into a logic-bending world of riddles and talking creatures.
Level B1Children'sAnne of Green GablesThe classic historical novel by L.
Level B1Children'sJust So StoriesKipling's playful pourquoi tales explaining how the whale got his throat, how the leopard got his spots, and more.
Level B1Children'sLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyThe classic childrens novel by Louisa May Alcott.![Cover of Peter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy] by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/book-peter-pan-b-peter-and-wendy-cover.jpg)
Level B1Children'sPeter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy]The classic adventure novel by J.
Level B1Children'sThe Blue Fairy BookAndrew Lang's celebrated anthology gathering favourite fairy tales from around the world — Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and many more.
Level B1FantasyThe Wonderful Wizard of OzThe classic adventure novel by L.
Level B1Children'sA Little PrincessWealthy, imaginative Sara Crewe is left penniless at her London boarding school and made a servant — yet keeps her kindness and courage against all odds.
Level B1Children'sHeidiOrphaned Heidi is sent to live with her gruff grandfather on a Swiss mountain, and her sunny spirit warms everyone she meets — a heart-warming Alpine classic.
Level B1Children'sThe Secret GardenSour, lonely Mary Lennox is sent to a great Yorkshire house and discovers a locked, hidden garden — and brings it, and herself, and a sickly boy, back to life.
Level B1Children'sThe Wind in the WillowsMole, Rat, Badger, and the boastful Mr.