I’ve always had a love for reading. In grade school, I would often carry around a stack of books with me so that a variety of stories to choose from. I had a tiny bookshelf that was overflowing with books; the one shelf curved so much from all the weight I’m surprised it never split it half! I wanted to collect as many books as I could so I could always have something to read.
Here are some of my favorite books from my childhood:
Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne
The series of books follows siblings Jack and Annie as they are transported to different time periods by a magical tree house.
I loved to read about Jack and Annie’s adventures and used to collect these books. There are now over 50 books in the series, so there are plenty of adventures to choose from. Some of my favorites of the series were Dinosaurs Before Dark, Twister on Tuesday, Night of the Ninjas, and Christmas in Camelot.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
This was required reading in my 6th grade English class, but that didn’t stop me from loving it. Reading about 12-year-old Jonas’s journey growing up in a dystopian world intrigued me.
I was also drawn to the book because the man on the cover, The Giver himself, reminded me of Dumbledore from the Harry Potter series, which I loved!
Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park
I loved the character of Junie B. Jones and her quirky attitude. My favorite book was Junie B. Jones: First Grader (at last!). I read it when I was in first grade and thought she was so cool. I proudly carried around my copy that had the special orange tassel attached to it.
Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia’s outrageous and silly behavior always made me laugh. The illustrations went along with the stories so well. These books were always available on the book shelf in the classroom and would be a quick, fun read during recess.
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
I first encountered this series in 5th grade when my teacher made time to read it aloud to us. After she read the first chapter to us in class, I went to the library right after, checked it out, and finished it at home that same night.
The series follows siblings Simon, Jared, and Mallory as they move into the Spiderwick Estate and discover a world of magic and different creatures.
These books make me all nostalgic and remind me how much I’ve always loved to read. What were some of your favorite books from when you were a kid?
Happy reading!
Caroline Reads 