5 Favorite Childhood Books

My love for reading really grew when I was in fourth grade. I remember that my teacher gave us 'reading time' each day. We were able to pick a book, sit in the floor, and read for 30 minutes. I always looked forward to it.

As a very small child, my mother read to me quite often. I still have a few of the Little Golden Books that we read together.

On to my list...

1. The Wind in the Willows

I cannot tell you how much I loved this book! It was probably the first book that I had read by myself that was over a hundred pages. I fell in love with the characters: Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad. I even convinced my Mom to buy the animated movie for me on VHS. It will forever be my favorite childhood book. 

2. Little Women

Little Women was such an enjoyable read, and I've read it at least four times in my life. My favorite character was Jo, who had such a feisty personality. 

3. Catherine Called Birdy

I read this book over and over again. I loved it! I still do. It was such a great read. It is the diary of a 13th century girl, whose father is set on marrying off to the richest suitor. 


4. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

I read The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe for the first time during a snow storm. I remember sitting near the window while the snow came down, reading it. It will always remind me of a beautiful, snowy winter. 


5. Mrs. Fish, Ape, and Me, The Dump Queen

I loved this book, and I think that I read it twice. I found it in the school library. I remember feeling emotional during it, as the main character is teased quite a bit. 

It wasn't very difficult to come up with a list of five. I think that these books have stuck with me well into adulthood.