book'em: children's addition

hello all and happy easter. which so much time off you might if you are a bookworm like me be spending your days and nights living a book lover's dream.

one of my favorite things to do is reread childhood classics as there's nothing better than feeling like a kid again so here are five childrens books i would recommend.

1. Anne of green gables

first published in 1908 by L.M. Montgomery. the story follows Anne shirley an orphan girl as she comes to terms with her new life. Anne is outspoken and a daydreamer she reminds me a lot of little me. the book is full of dramatic irony and the cover is illustrated beautifully, by Anna Bond in this the puffin in bloom 2014 edition.

2. the secret garden

first published in 1911 by Frances Hodgson Burnett the secret garden is an absolute joy it has mistry, a sense of romanticism and in this oxford children's classics hardback edition sunning colours and pattons on both the cover and binder. it one of thoses book additions that remind me why i do not by ebooks as much as actual copies

3.mary poppins 

this is one of my all time favorite books, mainly as i am obsessed with the magic of mary poppins, i loved the film as a child and adore saving mr banks now. this book gives more depth to mary and introduces us to some characters cut out of the film. the 2008 Harpercollins addition is a thin paper back and fit perfectly into hand bags so you can read it on the go, plus it has a note from Cameron Mackintosh one of the creators of the disney mary poppins musical!

4. alice's adventures in wonderland 

this is the newest book in my children's collection and just like mary poppins this story has been very inspirational to me throughout my life, its amazing and fun and just spectacular. the book was first published in 1865 but this new version of lewis carroll's masterpiece by puffin is enchanting. its part of the puffin chalk collection meaning its cover is made to look like a chalk drawing and is sides have been hand cut making them ruff and rustic looking. it really adds to the story and again it is small and portable. 

5. the famous five run away together

 by far my favorite famous five books, its great to imagine children having that much power and i think this book was and still be inspiring to all children. my particular edition is the hodder children's book 1997 paperback, complete with illustrations which i feel really enhance Blyton's work.

that's all for this post i hope you look into my suggestions and taht you enjoy whatever it you read. comment your favorite books bellow or books you want me to read. have a nice evening :) and see you soon.

(all images are original images, and all books are available in other additions these are just my preferences)