100+ Free Children's Books [PDF]

Looking for children's books? We've gathered over 100 free children's books in PDF, from fairy tales and bedtime stories to learn-to-read books, coloring pages, and nursery rhymes.

This collection spans classic children's literature and hands-on activities for every age. You'll find stories by Lewis Carroll, the Brothers Grimm, and Charles Perrault, plus books for babies, early readers, and older kids.

Browse our top picks or explore by topic. Every book is free to read online or download as PDF.

Top 10 Children's Books

These are 10 classic children's books loved by young readers for over a century. Fairy tales, fables, and adventure stories that have stood the test of time.

Most are short novels or illustrated collections, great for kids between ages 5 and 12.

#1
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this faithful digital replica of the original 1865 edition, complete with John Tenniel's iconic illustrations.

Lewis Carroll

Format: PDF 105 pages 1.55 MB

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#2
The Adventures of Pinocchio

The complete adventures of the wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, translated by the official Carlo Collodi Foundation.

Carlo Collodi

Format: PDF 70 pages 0.55 MB

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#3
Peter Pan

The full unabridged text of Peter and Wendy, the timeless story of the boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland.

J.M. Barrie

Format: PDF 139 pages 0.26 MB

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#4
The Little Prince

A pilot stranded in the Sahara meets a young prince from a tiny asteroid, who shares profound lessons about love, friendship, and what truly matters in life.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Format: PDF 64 pages 0.75 MB

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#5
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Dorothy's journey through the magical land of Oz with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion. A modern, clean edition of the beloved 1900 classic.

L. Frank Baum

Format: PDF 83 pages 1.12 MB

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#6
Treasure Island

Young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map and sets sail on a dangerous voyage filled with pirates, mutiny, and buried gold.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Format: PDF 142 pages 0.64 MB

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#7
Aesop's Fables for Children

Over 80 classic fables with timeless morals, illustrated by Milo Winter. Each short story teaches a valuable life lesson through animal characters.

Aesop

Format: PDF 127 pages 4.42 MB

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#8
Grimm's Fairy Tales

The beloved collection of fairy tales including Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Snow White, and dozens more stories that have enchanted children for over 200 years.

Brothers Grimm

Format: PDF 373 pages 1.18 MB

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#9
The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault

Includes Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Blue Beard, with stunning Harry Clarke illustrations and a scholarly introduction.

Charles Perrault

Format: PDF 147 pages 3.5 MB

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#10
The Jungle Book

Mowgli the man-cub is raised by wolves and learns the Law of the Jungle, guided by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther in this adventure classic.

Rudyard Kipling

Format: PDF 91 pages 0.23 MB

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