Children's
Read Children's Classics in English
794 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 The Brownies: Their Book, The Brownies and Prince Florimel; Or, Brownieland, Fairyland, and Demonland and The Brownies and Other Tales. 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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Level C1AdventureThe Big OtterTwo hardy friends embark on a daring winter expedition through the frozen wilderness, braving forty-below-zero temperatures and deep snow to explore untamed backwoods and test thei…
Level C1RomanceThe Beauty and the BolshevistA passionate socialist editor faces a personal and political dilemma when his brother announces engagement to the daughter of a wealthy capitalist.
Level C1Children'sThe Basket of FlowersIn a distant village long ago, a devoted gardener’s daughter finds joy and purpose in tending flowers alongside her father, learning life’s deepest lessons of faith, love, and resi…
Level C1Children'sThe Basket Woman: A Book of Indian Tales for ChildrenExplore enchanting tales where nature and myth intertwine, revealing how children perceive the living spirit in trees, streams, and animals.
Level C1Children'sThe Bad Family & Other StoriesIn a neighborhood where two families stand side by side, one is known as the Good Family and the other the Bad Family, whose six mischievous children—each with a troublesome trait—…
Level C1PoetryThe Babes in the Wood: One of R. Caldecott's Picture BooksWhimsical verses and charming illustrations bring to life beloved nursery rhymes and playful tales, inviting readers of all ages to laugh and explore a world of imagination and hum…
Level C1HistoricalThe Babees' Book: Medieval Manners for the Young: Done into Modern EnglishExplore the intricate codes of medieval English manners, customs, and social rituals, revealing the origins of chivalry and courtesy through vivid treatises translated into modern…
Level C1Children'sThe Arabian Nights, Volume II of IVIn a bustling city near Great Tartary, a tailor and his wife face a deadly dilemma when a visiting musician dies suddenly in their home, sparking a night of frantic schemes to hide…
Level C1Children'sThe Arabian Nights, Volume I of IVStep into a world of enchanting tales where imagination meets moral lessons, revealing the customs and wonders of distant lands.
Level C1AdventureThe Arabian Nights, Volume 3 (of 4)In a kingdom ruled by two rival viziers, a quest begins to find a slave whose beauty is matched only by her wit and wisdom—one destined to captivate the king and challenge the cour…
Level C1Children'sThe Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01A clever sultan faces a deadly dilemma, marrying a new bride each day only to lose her by morning—until the resourceful Sultaness of the Indies weaves a thousand and one enchanting…
Level C1Children'sThe Arabian Nights Entertainments - CompleteJourney through a realm of magic and adventure where kings, genies, and voyagers weave tales of wisdom, courage, and enchantment.
Level C1Children'sThe Annals of the PoorAmid humble cottages, true faith shines brightest as the poor discover the power of divine grace in their lives.
Level C1AdventureThe American family RobinsonA hardy pioneer family embarks on a daring journey into the uncharted American West, facing wild landscapes and uncovering ancient mysteries.
Level C1HistoricalThe American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great InterpretersExplore the restless spirit of America’s pioneers, whose daring and adaptability shaped a nation in constant change.
Level C1AdventureThe Air Patrol: A Story of the North-west FrontierIn the rugged mountain passes of Northern India, three Englishmen and their native escorts navigate perilous terrain as they prepare for a daring aerial campaign that could decide…
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of a Squirrel, Supposed to be Related by HimselfA charming squirrel recounts his capture, captivity, and daring escapes while navigating the curious and chaotic world of his human captors, revealing a whimsical adventure filled…
Level C1Children'sThe Adventures of a Pincushion, Designed Chiefly for the Use of Young LadiesIn a quiet May afternoon, sibling rivalry and mishaps over cherished tea china lead two sisters to create a beautiful pincushion, weaving lessons of kindness, forgiveness, and crea…
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of a Marmotte: Sold for the Distressed IrishA young marmot recounts its journey from the rugged Alps to a new life in a valley, capturing the charm of its adventures and the kindness of a boy named José, all while hoping to…
Level C1Children'sThe Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog TooDiscover the heartfelt tale of a noble dog whose loyalty and kindness bridge the natural divide between cats and dogs in the lively city of Caneville, revealing the true language a…
Level C1Children'sThe Adventures of a Cat, and a Fine Cat Too!Follow the charming Miss Minette Gattina as she shares her true-life adventures from Caneville, revealing the tender, loving nature of cats beyond their fierce reputation.
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of UlyssesJourney alongside a determined king as he battles mythical beasts, treacherous winds, and enchantments to return home after the fall of Troy.
Level C1FantasyThe Adventures of Prince Lazybones, and Other StoriesIn a lush, enchanted realm, Prince Leo, a carefree youth more drawn to nature’s wonders than royal duties, lives under the watchful yet poetic eye of his father, Prince Morpheus La…
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy: A Book for Young and OldIn the wild jungles of Mindanao, Piang, a proud youth destined to lead his fierce Moro tribe, faces trials that will test his bravery and claim his place as the chosen ruler.
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and EugeneIn the dusty Wiltshire roads of 1702, a weary lord and his son approach the village of Winton St.
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of Don Lavington: Nolens VolensIn the bustling docks of Bristol, a young man wrestles with his guardianship, uncertain loyalties, and the call of freedom as he navigates the rough life among dockworkers and merc…
Level C1AdventureThe Adventures of Dick Maitland: A Tale of Unknown AfricaWhen a letter revealing his family's ruin arrives, Dick Maitland must leave his humble London surgery to confront a crisis that threatens everything.
Level C1HistoricalThe Adventures of Ann: Stories of Colonial TimesA young girl is bound as an apprentice to a blacksmith family in colonial Massachusetts, navigating strict rules and uneasy new surroundings.
Level C1Children'sThe Adopted Daughter: A Tale for Young PersonsA grieving heiress returns to her Sussex estate seeking solace and finds herself entwined with the humble farmer’s family who raised her as a child.
Level C1AdventureThe "B. O. W. C.": A Book For Boys: IllustratedAs spring vacation begins at Grand Pré School, a mysterious group known as the “B.
Level C1RomanceThat Girl in Black; and, BronzieA spoiled yet charming young man struggles between social expectations and his own restless heart at a modest reception, where old loyalties and quiet kindness stir memories and hi…
Level C1Children'sThat FortuneA twelve-year-old boy swings atop a towering hickory, captivated by the wild beauty of his rural valley and the rich history woven into its landscape—from ancient Indian trails to…
Level C1Children'sTess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure WomanA young woman’s journey challenges society’s harsh judgments and explores the complex truths beneath a well-known tragedy, revealing the resilience and spirit that persist beyond c…
Level C1Children'sTen Girls from DickensDiscover the lives of ten remarkable girls from Dickens’ stories, including the mysterious Marchioness, a tiny servant hidden away yet full of quiet strength, whose world unfolds w…
Level C1Children'sTell Me a StoryAs twilight falls, a group of eager children beg their aunty for stories from her childhood and beyond, sparking a cozy evening of shared memories, fairy tales, and adventures that…
Level C1Children'sTeddy: The Story of a Little PickleA tiny, fiercely independent child appears alone on a snowy train platform, demanding to "do d’an’ma" with unwavering confidence.
Level C1Children'sTanglewood TalesIn a quaint hillside cottage, a young friend shares enchanting new tales drawn from classic myths, inviting readers into a world where rustic charm meets magical storytelling benea…
Level C1Children'sTales of the Enchanted Islands of the AtlanticVenture into the mysterious Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic, where volcanic landscapes hide ancient legends, strange creatures, and perilous seas that challenge explorers’ courag…
Level C1Children'sTales of Laughter: A third fairy bookIn a world where a proud rat family seeks the perfect match for their beautiful daughter, they journey from the sun to the wind to the steadfast wall, discovering surprising truths…
Level C1AdventureTales of Daring and DangerIn the rugged Ghauts of India, a young officer faces the dangers of bear hunting and deadly bandits known as Dacoits, as tensions rise and wild adventures unfold amidst treacherous…
Level C1Children'sTales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes (Spanish and Portuguese Folklore)A poor but ingenious student rallies his equally impoverished friends for a daring scheme on the roads of Spain, promising a prize worth more than gold if they dare to seize it.
Level C1Children'sTales from the Hindu DramatistsIn a mystical hermitage, King Dushyanta falls deeply in love with the beautiful maiden Sakuntala, leading to a secret marriage and a promise of union.
Level C1Children'sTales from the Fjeld: A Second Series of Popular TalesVenture into the rugged Norwegian fjeld where ancient tales come alive, blending myth and humor through stories of cunning wives, mysterious fathers, and magical adventures that re…
Level C1Children'sTales from the Arabic — CompleteIn the bustling Khalifate of Haroun er Reshid, a young merchant squanders his inheritance and turns to strangers for fleeting friendship, setting the stage for a night that will ch…
Level C1Children'sTales from ShakespeareOn a remote island, Prospero, a learned magician, and his innocent daughter Miranda live among enchanted spirits freed from a witch’s curse, weaving magic and mystery into their is…
Level C1Children'sTales for Fifteen; Or, Imagination and HeartA young girl's vivid imagination, fueled by romantic novels, leads her to believe her fantasies are real, blurring the line between reality and fiction in a charming, whimsical tal…
Level C1Children'sTales and Novels — Volume 01: Moral TalesA young man shuns society's polished manners, valuing independence and sincerity above all, while a collection of moral tales explores virtue, education, and the challenges of grow…
Level C1AdventureTaken by the EnemyA wealthy captain returns from a cruise to shocking news that unsettles his normally composed demeanor, setting the stage for a gripping tale of conflict and loyalty amid the linge…