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L is for London – Read the World A to Z April Blog Challenge

April 14, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 9 Comments

If it’s Tuesday it is time to find a place that starts with L and what better place than London? There’s just a bit of a problem. There are lots of children’s books that either begin, end, or are entirely based in London. I can’t narrow my choices to just one so I’m sharing a few titles today.

Peter Pan

 

 

mary poppins

 

princess

 

ballet

 

paddington 2

 

Dodsworth 2

 

lion

 

james

 

ruby

 

harry

London

 

I’m sure you have read at least one of these books. Do you have a favorite?Are there additional books you think I should add to the list? If so, jot me a note in the comment section.

Cheerio!

I am having a great time reading posts from fellow A to Z Blog Challenge bloggers. Here are links to posts written by some very creative people:

http://evelyneholingue.com/

http://owlwonder.com/

 http://pensuasion.blogspot.com/

https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/

http://www.tinamcho.com/

 

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  1. evelyneholingue says

    April 14, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    London is a very popular city for book setting. I’ve read many among your selection. In a nice way a few are linked to my children.
    Mary Poppins for my oldest daughter.
    Paddington Bear for my second.
    James and the Giant Peach for my third.
    Harry Potter for my son.
    Thank you so much for linking to my blog.

    Reply
  2. Donna McDine says

    April 14, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I adore the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Great post. Glad we are connecting through A-Z!

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 15, 2015 at 5:35 am

      Hi Donna,
      I love that book too. So many great books set in London!

      Reply
  3. Pammy Pam (@Pamlovesbooks) says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    oooooh I’ve not heard of that Philip Pullman book. thanks!!

    Reply
  4. Kern Windwraith says

    April 15, 2015 at 4:26 am

    I’ve read and loved all but three of these – Dodsworth in London, Ruby in the Smoke (loved his Dark Materials series), and This is London. I’d have such a problem choosing a favourite–they all held special places in my childhood and continue to hold special places in my heart..

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 15, 2015 at 5:34 am

      Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like my London Kid’s Lit List.

      Reply
  5. Kerry says

    April 18, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Love fictional London.

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      April 28, 2015 at 12:23 am

      There’s a lot of literary places all over England. Hoping to get there before too long.

      Reply
  6. Louise says

    May 10, 2015 at 8:27 am

    FAntastic A-Z! Really enjoying it — Louise, UK (having been to london!!)
    I love Narnia and James & the Giant Peach!
    See my A-Z here…. http://www.borntobeatourist.co.uk

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