Jersey Top 5 — ‘Ultimate Children’s Books’ by Linne Omissi, Jersey Library

Did you see our Jersey Take 5 with the wonderful Linne Omissi, Children’s Librarian at Jersey Library? Here it is if you missed it.

We also asked Linne what her Ultimate Top 5 Children’s Books or Book Series would be. Read on to see Linne’s fab 5!

Linne in the new Children’s Library, sitting in what is affectionately known as ‘The Dog House’

1.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Illustrations by Paul Bransom

2.Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Illustrations by John Tenniel

3.The Borrowers series by Mary Norton. Illustrations by Beth & Joe Krush

4.The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrations Tolkien’s own from The Art of the Hobbit book

5.Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne. Illustrations: EH Shepard

Thank you Linne. We’ll be popping into the library to borrow your Top 5!

Look out for Lynne’s Top 5 children’s book suggestions for Toddlers/Pre-Schoolers (up to 5), Young Readers (5–8’s) & Older Readers (8+)

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