Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was originally banned in China and other parts of the world because some people objected to the animal characters being able to use human language. They felt this put animals on the same level as humans"(Banned).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Why: A Colorado library banned the book because it embraced a “poor philosophy of life.”
Charlotte's Web – Shockingly enough, more recently, this seemingly innocent children's book written by E.B. White was banned in Kansas in 2006 because “talking animals are blasphemous and unnatural;” passages about the spider dying were also criticized as being “inappropriate subject matter for a children's book. '”
Sylvester and The Magic Pebble by William Steig is recommended for ages 5-8 years old. This book was on the banned list in 1977 for the portrayal of policeman being characterized as pigs despite pigs being portrayed as other people in the story.
The Lorax by Dr.Seuss' environmental kid's book was banned in 1989 in a California school because it was believed to portray logging in a poor light and would turn children against the foresting industry.