Anna del C.
Author of “The Elf and the Princess”
and “Distress in the Elf City”

I’m sorry, that were only what I’ve loved in semi-children’s literature.

“The Small Prince,” Saint-Exupery.

Hugh Lofting has written many excellent books, with “Dr. Dolittle” titles.

“Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians,” Brandon Sanderson, is fantastic, very amusing, about a young boy wizard who lives with normal foster parents, and then is “rescued” by his wizardly grandfather for adventures.

Personally, would go with a mixture of Herge (maybe 5), Saint-Exupery, Sanderson, and about three Loftings.

p.s. Depending on your age, C. S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia” and even his “The Fantastic Divorce” could be appropriate. Or, if you are at the younger side of the calendar, “The Small Engine that Could” would be excellent. Remember that people are more different from 5 to 7 or 9 to 11, than e.g. 22 to 24, etc. People develop more when they are younger. Championing your “inner sense” or “inner child” like, kindness, truth, purity, and helping heal any rage, dread, etc., is what your parents try to do, and you can help them. This helps develop your personal awareness and soul.

“You know when one is sad likes to see sunsets. Were you sad then on the day of forty-four sunsets?”