The Childrens Treasury: Best-loved Stories and Poems from Around the World

by Paula S. Goepfert

The Children's Treasury is a special collection of classic children's literature. As they look over the contents, both children and adults will recognize the names of stories they love and have loved, such as "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" and "Rapunzul"; chapters from Treasure Island, Anne of Green Gables, The Wind in the Willows; and poems by Edward Lear, Robert Frost, and Dennis Lee. This delightful collection of literary treasures invites its readers to enjoy a lifetime of reading.

Genres: Childrens, Short Stories, Classics, Fiction

Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of the stories are not for young children. Many are excerpts from their original forms and although some are familiar and okay for a five year old (Aesop, Grimm, Alligator Pie poem), some (myths and legends, Treasure Island) require a lot of editing or explanation.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dad read these stories to me as a kid and now I am reading them to my son. I hope the man from snowy river puts my son to sleep like it did me as a kid.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

We are almost finished with this book...and I have to say I am disappointed. This is not an anthology for young children. It is called the "Chidren's Treasury" but it was disturbing in several ways, and needs parental editing for some of the stories. It contains portions of classic books:

Treasure Island - I found this over the heads of my young children, and very rough for their ears.
Anne of Green Gables - one of my favorite books ever! But they had the chapter about not wanting Anne (when she first arrives) and ended the segment with her crying herself to sleep! Disturbing, at best, for children, without the heartwarming continuation.
The Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson - this story is just depressing, and I don't know why you would include it in a "Best Loved Stories" book. A small child freezing to death? This is good to read to children?

There are several other examples, but I think you get my drift. We enjoyed many of the poems and stories, but overall, NOT our favorite story book. Please read each story before reading it to your children, just for safety sake.

[jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of my favorites as a kid

[Joanne]

not sure if this is the right treasury