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Originally Posted by gmw
I can understand this sentiment. It so happens, however, that the two I nominated are among several supposedly children's books that I still regularly re-read and enjoy. I didn't nominate them from distant memory, but from recent experience. The best children's stories show a talent with language and expression that is often overlooked, but which can make them a joy at any age. These are the things that make them worthy, in my eyes, to stand among the others listed. (Okay, so there was a period in my life when I was much too mature and worldly to pick them up, but thankfully I've gotten over that.  )
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If that is the case, you should make that point on the thread discussing the various merits of the books--I have not recently re-read Anne of GG so I cannot really speak to it as an adult. It would be great to hear from you over there stating your thoughts on the matter for whichever children's books you think hold up!