Traditional Children’s Books

Children’s books can come and go, but there are just certain stories that will always stand the test of time. But what is it that makes them so timeless?
When a great book is around for 100 years or more, there are bound to be movies based on it. Movies and other film adaptations of classic books make the stories appeal to people of all ages. It’s definitely easier to sit and watch a book be played out right in front of you, but there is always something lost when a wonderful work of fiction is portrayed on the big screen. It does have one big benefit though; it grabs people’s attention and gets them hooked on the storyline. After that, it’s up to the viewer to pick up the book and read the true story.
‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ is a fantasy story about a little girl transported from Kansas to a magical land named Oz. You may think you know the storyline of this book because you’ve seen the movie, but what you don’t know, is that there are many, many differences between the beloved movie and the book that it was based on. For instance, Dorothy doesn’t have her signature ruby red slippers, she actually has silver shoes in the novel. You also don’t get to experience the danger of the Hammer-Heads, the sad story of the imprisoned Winkies, and the intensity of the trip through China Country. This is a great example of why it’s important to not only watch the movie, but also read the original book.
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ is another wonderful classic novel that children just love. Even though it was written in 1865, today the story is widely known and has been adapted into multiple film and television versions. The whimsical wonderland that Alice finds herself in is simply a playground for a young child’s imagination. From a talking caterpillar and a mad hatter to a time conscious rabbit and a sly Cheshire cat, the story of Alice is a treasure trove of fun and adventure.