Books written primarily for the information or entertainment of children and young adults (I use it pretty loosely here, since most of the books under this category are definitely appreciated by adults too).
Beautiful illustrated Alice editions from the ‘Information Age’ (1970-2010) – Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland
An illustrated collection of beautiful vintage editions of Alice in Wonderland – Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland, bibliography page 3.
A collection of the best Wonderland spinoff novels, and some fun stationery, cards, jewellery and other Alice gifts – Collector’s Guide to Alice in Wonderland, bibliography page 4.
An affordable collection of gift-quality children’s classics in a sturdy die-cut slipcase with bright new illustrations by Luisa Uribe.
A selection of illustrations from Angus McBride’s beautiful series of “famous pets”, which appeared in Finding Out magazines published in the early 1960s.
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Every hardback in Puffin’s beloved Children’s Classics series, with ISBNs, cover art, print-run quirks and info for collectors.
A collector’s guide to the ‘true’ Puffin clothbound classics series, with decorative cloth bindings and gilt accents. Updated with 2026 titles.
MinaLima’s design for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a delightful addition to their interactive children’s classics series and a must for any Alice collection.
Updated 2022. The Penguin Sisterhood collection – bright beautiful paperback classics about strong, fearless and inspiring women and girls. Plus an additional list of contemporary classics to increase the diversity.