Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet: The Psammead Series - Books 1 - 3 - E. Nesbit
Nesbit, E.: - Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was an English poet and author. She is most well known for her children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the pen name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general.