Critics choose the greatest children’s books of all time

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At BBC Culture Jane Ciabattari  surveyed dozens of the leading book critics around the world to find out what are the best children’s books (for ages 10 and under) ever published in English.

When all was said and done 151 titles were mentioned by the critics.

Here are the top 11 with links to collectible copies currently on the market:

1. Charlotte’s Web

2. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

3. Where the Wild Things Are

4. Alices’ Adventures inWonderland

5. Little  Women

6. The Little Prince

7. Winnie the Pooh

8. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

9. A Wizard of Earthsea

10. A Wrinkle in Time

11. Little House on the Prairie

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