From: PIKLY at aol.com <PIKLY>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 22:57:56 -0400 (EDT)

Perhaps a "classic" could be defined as a book that has survived the test of time; maybe 50 years is a fair time span. LITTLE WOMEN, THE SECRET GARDEN, and others are still popular, CHARLOTTE'S WEB is past the 40 year mark, and will most likely be very popular in 2003. This year marks the 50th anniversary of several "classics:" GOODNIGHT MOON and MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE are still requested by children in droves. MY FATHER'S DRAGON is also very popular with kids. I think a true "classic" book is one children read because they want to, not because it is for a book report or because "the teacher made us." Just my two cents. Penny Peck, San Leandro Public Library, CA Pikly at aol.com
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