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There are some books that are wonderful for children, and still wonderful when you re-read them as an adult. Sometimes they're still wonderful because of a veneer of charm from childhood memories. But often they're still wonderful because they really are wonderful books that appeal to children and adults.
But there are some where a re-read reveals trite themes and condescending writing. And you realise that although they could still appeal to children, they just don't really have any lasting merit.
So if it's a fondly remembered childhood book, it's reasonable to have a worry or two that finding and re-reading it will tarnish its memory. But it is wonderful when the book turns out to still be a good read.
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