Classical Writing Literature for Primer

Primer (and beyond) Literature Selections

The first section of books listed below includes the books needed for the narration lessons in the Primer series.

The second section includes books from which we drew the copywork lessons in the Primer series.

The sections after that are just general recommendations of books we have loved and enjoyed with our own students.

As C.S. Lewis said, "No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally worth reading at the age of fifty."

Books needed for the Primer series

Needed with Primer—Autumn. Purchase a hard copy of the book with the link above or read and print online here.

Needed with Primer—Winter. Purchase a hard copy of the book with the link above or read and print online here.

Needed with Primer—Spring. Purchase a hard copy of the book with the link above or read and print online here.

Resources for Copywork in Primer series

This section contains some of the books we used for our copywork selections.

Books used for copywork selections in Primer—Autumn:

Books used for copywork selections in Primer—Winter:

Books used for copywork selections in Primer—Spring:

Bible Story Book

Picture Books for Younger Children

Fables and Fairy Tales

Biography, History, Mythology, & Legends

Poetry

Anthologies

Literature

Science, Nature, and Geography