With the arrival of Children’s Day, there is also the opportunity to revisit some of those stories that accompanied the early years of reading. Books that many adults remember fondly and that today can once again form part of the childhood of their children, nieces, or grandchildren.
“On occasions like Children’s Day, many people return to look for those books they read as kids to gift them or share them at home. They are stories that have something very special: years pass, formats change and generations pass, but they continue to generate the same enthusiasm when they reach the hands of a new reader,” explains Tomás Meabe, Country Manager of Buscalibre Argentina.
6 Titles that, each from its own universe, managed to become classics
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J. K. Rowling
The first book of the saga introduces Harry Potter and marks his entry into the magical world. It is the beginning of an adventure that became one of the major phenomena in youth literature and continues to attract readers from different generations.
Matilda, by Roald Dahl
Matilda is a girl with a huge passion for books and an extraordinary imagination. Through her story, Roald Dahl builds a universe where intelligence, curiosity, and imagination play a central role.
Mafalda, by Quino
The little Mafalda, created by Quino, won over several generations with her questions, witticisms, and particular reflections on the world around her. A character that became one of the great classics of Argentine comics.
Dailan Kifki, by María Elena Walsh
In this story, María Elena Walsh presents a distinctive protagonist: an elephant named Dailan Kifki. His fantastical universe and humor turned the book into one of the most endearing tales of Argentine children’s literature.
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A universal classic that transcends ages. The story of The Little Prince offers a journey through different planets and encounters that invite reflection on relationships, friendship, and the way we perceive the world. That’s why it’s one of those books that can be rediscovered at every stage of life.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
As a bonus in this selection, another unforgettable Roald Dahl story. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory takes readers to a world of fantasy, humor, and adventures around an extraordinary factory.
These are books that, beyond the passage of time, maintain the ability to awaken curiosity and imagination. And perhaps that is part of their magic: re-reading them as adults or sharing them with the younger ones allows us to reconnect with a part of our own childhood.
