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Theodore seuss geisel wrote and illustrated over 60 books for children. The 25 best childrens books ever written readers digest. Childrens literature today is patronising at best and downright shoddy at worst. Rowling too listed it as one of her top ten books as a child. Best childrens books of all time clockwise from top left.
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