Looking back, the book actually seems pretty dark and has a much deeper message than you probably realized as a kid. The stories are like little games that can be carried with us—plus, no specific gender is ever detailed, so readers can easily put themselves in the story. However, in terms of the authors associated by name with each series, they are all white. Written by Ann M. Martin, The Babysitter’s Club series was published for almost two decades, selling a whopping 176 million copies. Playing Pogs, The Home Alone movies, and taking care of our Tamagotchis all colored our days. Where The Wild Things Are was one of those short picture books that you read over and over again. Ages 6 to 10. YouTube channel, where she shares her craft and DIY projects at home. When Dreenie takes a chance and befriends Natalie despite their differences, Natalie gains the new nickname of Bluish and Dreenie, a friend. It is sort of like The Princess Bride for kids, in that the narrator becomes an essential part of the book. Also, duh, they totally promoted happier concepts too, like friendship, achieving your goals, and saving the earth from alien slugs. And now, nearly 20 years since the last of the ’90s, it’s time to look back at some of those great children’s, *Okay, so this one was published in 2000. Let us know in the comments! Choose Your Own Adventure (Spies): James Armistead Lafayette. There wasn’t for nine-year-old me. https://www.listchallenges.com/90-childrens-books-from-a-90s-kid isResponsive = true; She is a self-proclaimed addict of kid’s books (she reviews them for MyMList.com in their Little Readers section), and she admits to spending way too much time after her son goes to bed scouring Pinterest. Things got a bit more real with Amber Brown. Stanley is pretty sure this curse is what landed him in a juvenile correctional facility called Camp Green Lake, where he and other boys are tasked with digging holes five feet wide by five feet deep. Even so, you were still probably hoping to gain some supernatural powers of your own to deal with the haters. Not only were the poems fun to read, but also the simple drawings inside were a great complement and you didn't even mind the lack of color. To quote a friend of mine: “I was OBSESSED with The Saddle Club…Still think about those books.” I can’t say I still think about some of the award-winning books I read a month ago, so that is high praise. Many of these ’80s and ’90s kids book series are still available in libraries and book stores today, so slip on your hot pink leggings and matching scrunchy, grab your Skip-It and a vintage paperback, and settle in for an afternoon of blissful nostalgia. Thank you for signing up! When this came out from the bookshelf at school, you knew you were in for a good time. Oct 23, 2014 - Explore K S's board "Children's books of the 90's" on Pinterest. Please note that comments are moderated and published according to our submission guidelines. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! Ages 9 to 12. Keep an eye on your inbox. It was already enough of a dream to have a normal tree house as a kid, but a magic tree house was some next level stuff! The three girls are united by their crazy love of horses, and each book follows the usual format of problem + friends + horses = happy ending. But fifth grade is tough enough without navigating a serious childhood illness—how will the girls make this work? Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week? This "circular tale" made you keep coming back even after your teacher or librarian read it multiple times to you in class. You were on board for whatever new adventure Jack and Annie found themselves in, and because of it, you became a master of solving riddles. Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein was a pleasant and easy read for kids. Something funny was always happening at Wayside, especially on the thirteenth floor, and it kept us in stitches! Who can forget curling up with a great book as a kid or teen, becoming completely engrossed in the tale and forgetting about the world around you? If you were a kid in the ’90s, chances were you were treated to such delights as Rugrats, Baby Bottle Pops, fanny packs everywhere (did you know they’re back in style? With two eyes she was pretty. Kids loved following the adventures of Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia and Stacey, watching as they manoeuvred their way through their teen years, dealing with issues such as sibling rivalry, jealousy, bullying, divorce and more. The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin. We're giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble! But his world is about to be turned upside down. And what awaits in the north? The ocean is home to many beautiful creatures but none so lovely as the Rainbow Fish. A TV movie and a Saturday morning animated series followed. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Now, if only their parents would believe them. Ages 7 and up. The Bailey School Kids series was great, but also pretty stressful when you were left to decide if the characters were who they appeared to be, or if they were actually the mythical creatures they were suspected of being. Will her family be whole on the other side? You won’t be surprised to learn that it is the best-selling book series ever, with more than 500 million copies sold worldwide. She is also the mama of a three-year old. You and your classmates were probably a bit envious of The Magic School Bus kids' adventures with Ms. Frizzle back in the day. I honestly assumed that Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacy and Dawn were 15. Canada’s most beloved children’s book author, Robert Munsch, said this about his iconic book: “In 1979 I was helping friends who were having a birthday party for their daughter Kristen and I wanted to give Kristen a present. Often authored by ghostwriters, it’s impossible to know every author who worked on these books. She wore glasses. Still, Stellaluna yearns to be reunited with her mother as she learns about birds, bats, and the world around her. Strider was first published in 1991 and dealt with the subject of divorce — the main character, Leigh Botts, shares custody of Strider, an abandoned dog he finds with his friend Barry. Anyway, the joy of these books was that the characters were varied in style and somewhat multiracial, so regardless of whether you were a tomboy (Kristy) or an eccentric artistic (Claudia), there was someone to relate to. The counselors say it builds character. Soon, Amanda and Josh discover the town of Dark Falls is haunted. Kenny and his family are about to go on the trip of a lifetime. This is another kids book series that my Facebook went bananas for. Just reading and reciting the title made you feel good about yourself. It's pretty clear that kids can be huge superhero fans. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. But her eyes were so beautiful that the glasses only made her prettier. Maybe you spent most of your days at the local elementary school and, when library day came around, you were psyched! These books seriously gave you unrealistic field trip expectations, to say the least. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. But in between watching The Simpsons and eating pizza pops, we made time to read. A title by American author Louis Sachar, and the third book in his Sideways Stories From Wayside School series, Wayside School was a staple of the '90s — … Stanley is about to find out. Revisit at your own risk.