The Phantom Tollbooth

First published in 1961, The Phantom Tollbooth follows Milo, a boy bored with the world, who receives a mysterious package with a cryptic note: “For Milo, who has plenty of time.” Thus begins an adventure that’s equally enjoyed by both adults and children.

Ideal for readers who enjoy having fun with words and wordplay. This book is, in a way, a self-help or self-motivation kind of a book for children.

Read it for: its wit, a joyful celebration of curiosity that will turn words, numbers, and ideas into a fun-filled adventure. Funny puns and jokes show the literal meanings of common phrases, which bring laughter and remind the reader of the magic hiding in plain sight.