Some kids books make me cry because they are sad. Some make me cry because they are happy or hopeful. Some just make me cry because they are so beautifully written. Here is a list:The Book Thief
, Mark Zusak. I just finished reading this book and I guarantee it will make you cry. Beautifully and hauntingly written story about a young German girl living near Munich during World War II. Because of Winn-Dixie
, Kate DiCamillo. There is nothing sad about this book but the ending is so perfect, so full of hope and love, that I break down every time I read it.Pictures of Hollis Woods
, Patricia Reilly Giff. Hollis is a foster child who loves her newest foster mother, but she remembers her last family through her drawings of them. Very satisfying conclusion!Bridge to Terabithia
, Katherine Paterson. You probably cried at this movie, but you'll bawl after reading the book. The story of the unlikely friendship between a boy and a girl and what happens after the girl is killed in a storm.A Long Way From Chicago (Puffin Modern Classics)
, Richard Peck. Grandma is absolutely one of the funniest characters I've ever encountered in a children's book, but the poignant ending got to me.
The Cat Who Walked Across France
, Banks and Hallensleben. This is a picture book with a very simple story; a cat lives happily with his mistress, but when she dies he is put out with all her other belongings. He decides to return to the house by the sea where he remembered being happy. On his journey he passes through many French landmarks; the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. In the end, the cat finds his dream. Makes me cry every time!
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