15 Classic Children’s Books That Have Been Banned In America

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Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford

When: 1987 Why: The book was banned and then reprinted because it originally showcased a topless beachgoer (not like anyone could find her if they tried, though).

Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford

Via bannedbooks.world.edu

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

When: 1988 Why: Everyone's favorite childhood book was banned from a public library in Colorado because it was considered “sexist.” It was also challenged by several schools because it “criminalized the foresting agency.”

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Via alisoncherrybooks.com

Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne

When: 2006 Why: Talking animals are somehow considered an "insult to god," resulting in this book's banning throughout random parts of the United States. Several institutions in Turkey and the UK have also banned the book, claiming that the character of Piglet is offensive to Muslims. Other institutions claim that the book revolves around Nazism.

Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne

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James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

When: 1999 Why: The book was banned from an elementary School in Texas because it included the word "ass."

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Via vintagechildrensbooksmykidloves.com


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