Best Children's Books To Inspire Wonder

Children are full of wonder, and so naturally, children's books are written to reflect this and are often full to the brim of wonderlands, faraway adventures and impossible characters which just aren't present in adult literature.

It's difficult to develop your sense of wonder when it's a struggle to find it present in mature novels. So why not indulge your inner child, feed your nostalgia and kick back with one of these delightful tales?

Children's Books To Inspire Wonder

Alice in Wonderland(01 of06)

This really is a book about a land of wonder. The protagonist falls down a rabbit hole into a world of talking animals, disappearing cats and crazy queens.Created by Charles Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, the story has been interpreted by some as being about drugs.However, we agree with Anthony Browne, an illustrator for the 1988 edition of Alice in Wonderland, who said the book was merely written to entertain.We reckon it's a book best read when you abandon your inhibitions, suspend your disbelief and just kick back and immerse yourself in Carroll's wonderful world. (credit:storymobs.ca)

James and the Giant Peach(02 of06)

James Trotter is orphaned when his parents are eaten by a giant rhin.The orphan has to move in with his evil aunts who beat him, and generally make his life a misery. After being given a bag of magic crocodile tongues, James grows a giant peach, which he uses to escape his aunts. It's a wonderful story of adventure, hope, friendship and triumph through adversity. (credit:Penguin)

Matilda(03 of06)

Another of Roald Dahl's creations, this is a story of a child with extraordinary powers, with not so very nice parents. Matilda's courage and heroism prove you can succeed against the odds, even if you are surrounded by people who don't believe in you. (credit:Penguin)

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe(04 of06)

Who hasn't burrowed into the back of their wardrobe after reading this incredible fantasy tale?CS Lewis' novel of betrayal, redemption, sacrifice and honour is enough to inspire wonder in any reader, young or old.

The Faraway Tree(05 of06)

Enid Blyton's stories revolve around three children who discover an enchanted tree which has magical lands at the top of its branches.A tale of adventure and travel, the fairytales are an enchanted escape into different worlds full of fascinating characters (credit:Newnes)

Peter Pan(06 of06)

JM Barrie's creation of a boy who would never grow up was actually based on his older brother who died in an ice-skating accident the day before his 14th birthday.Neverland is portrayed as the ultimate childhood fantasy, where childhood is never--ending, fairies can make you fly and evil pirates seek revenge.It's a story which shows no matter how fun childhood can be, perhaps sometimes it is just better to grow up.

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