The best children's books, according to hackers
9 children's books recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
All children's books
- Computer Engineering for Babies by Hacky LabsPeople recommend it as a delightful, fun gift for babies and young kids, and some have bought multiple copies. No critics appear in the discussion.15recommend
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisPeople recommend it as a well-liked children's fantasy series that families read together and that many enjoyed growing up. Some readers question its Christian content before reading it to young children.8recommend
- Pinocchio by Carlo CollodiRecommended as a rewarding reread for adults and a strong read for ages 10 to 15. Critics find the title character unlikeable and the moralising heavy.6recommend
- The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahamePeople recommend it as a book they love and return to, and some listen to its audiobooks to fall asleep. No recurring criticism appears in the quotes.5recommend
- Redwall by Brian JacquesAnimal fantasy series that people recommend for its quality and its appeal to all ages, and many first read it as children.5recommend
- Winnie the Pooh by A. A. MilnePeople recommend it for its whimsical humour, musical language, and fun as a bedtime read aloud. One critic says it does not age well and reads awkwardly today.5recommend
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyPeople recommend it when nothing else has made a child stick with reading, and praise its insight into childhood psychology. Critics object to its cynicism and sarcasm toward adults.4recommend
- Pippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenPeople recommend it for its storytelling from a child's point of view and its thoughtful literature for kids. Critics say it is not a good book for learning to read because it lacks decodable words.4recommend
- The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid LindgrenRecommended as a children's novel that kids adore and that some readers find moving on death. Critics object that it presents suicide as a way to reach the afterlife.3recommend