Research has shown that reading to your preschool youngsters has numerous and invaluable benefits. A book with simple, artistic binding, and brightly illustrated stories can become a family treasure for many years to come. The parent and child can create lasting memories by sharing time spent reading together. There are so many tried and true classics of bygone generations. Each one in its own right has stood the test of time. The following books are excellent examples and are available at many online book websites:

The Peter Rabbit Books by Beatrix Potter are a series of six books that captures the rabbit in his beautiful garden world. The artistically bound and charmingly illustrated Peter Rabbit and its sequel Benjamin Bunny are particularly pleasing.

The Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes are a collection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes that have enchanted young children for generations. These stories have been retold in a ttractive, charming style which never fails to please.  The colorful pages are excellent for children who read for themselves, though they are equally pleasing when read by the mother to her children.

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is a literary gem that abounds with whimsical illustrations and colorful characters. The White Rabbit, the Hatter, the Caterpillar, and the Cheshire Cat continue to mesmerize youngsters with delight.

Perennial favorites like Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty are creations of the Brothers Grimm. Their collection of a myriad of fanciful tales has been enjoyed by young and old alike.

Other French and Scandinavian writers such as Hans Christian Andersen have offered to the world of children's literature gorgeous little vignettes of whimsy and fancy. His innumerable tales of Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and many more enchant readers to this day.

Choosing these time-tested stories will be treasured by parents and children for many years to come. Many writers such as Beatrix Potter, Lewis Carroll, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen have enriched the world of fiction with their immortal tales.  Find these great books for children online and at your favorite bookstore.