The 57 million children worldwide without access to education are missing out on more than just going to class. Where would you be without these books?
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Everyone who’s anyone remembers this gem. Its pages (and their holes), taught us how we all grow and transform as we get older.
2. Strega Nona
Where would we be without Strega Nona’s magic pasta pot? Big Anthony’s foolishness that flooded the village with pasta was our first taste of the dangers of hubris.
3. A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time challenged our perception of good vs. evil and showed us that love triumphs over everything. It also still gives us nightmares about evil disembodied brains controlling our thoughts.
4. Everybody Poops
Short and to the point. We would all be lost without this informative book.
5. The Witches
This one gave our 9 year old selves irrational fears of being turned into mice and then hunted down by strange women. Action, adventure, and real witches: in other words, a perfect book.
6. The Giving Tree
There is no love to match that between a boy and a tree. Admit it, you cried.
7. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
The land of Chewandswallow made us all dream of the day when it snowed mashed potatoes instead of frozen water.
8. The Giver
Middle School English lessons wouldn't have been the same without The Giver. Don’t worry if you’re still confused about the ending- we’re right there with you.
9. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?
For many of us, Brown Bear was our first experience with a book. It gave us our first introductions to colors, numbers and animals.
10. The Little Prince
Besides the beautiful illustrations, The Little Prince taught us that we cannot truly understand something without searching for the answers ourselves.
Source: http://www.globalcitizen.org/Content/Content.aspx?id=71981fbf-b8bc-474b-900d-0cc741a86b41&rby=ddff7c83-f7e6-4664-8d2e-d9f64f8c97e0
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