sdelmonte | The Best Kids' Books Ever?

On Saturday, NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristoff, in an effort to encourage kids to read during summer vacation, presented his list of the best kids's books ever. By which he means books for kids who can read, as opposed to picture books. His list strikes me as a bit pedestrian (though is there any chance that any list of this sort will not include Harry Potter any time between now and 2100?). Wisely, he invites readers to make their own suggestions at his blog, which over 2,000 have done so far.

Personally, I think that any list of this sort needs The Phantom Tollbooth and Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang. I would throw in the Young Wizards series (which I am only making my way through now). And I don't care if Kristoff left off picture books - I have to include the collected works of Maurice Sendak and William Steig.

Given who reads my blog, I am sure that many of you have your own opinions. So feel free to opine here. Or go to Kristoff's blog and tell him directly what you think.