If you want your children to love reading, they must see the activity as something fun, one that connects them to their parents and peers, and helps pass the time effortlessly.
We’ve listed some favorites and why they’re such a hit for many years now.
1. Cat in the Hat
Dr Seuss’ Cat in the Hat is more than just its catchy rhymes. It is a story of adventure, made more fun by a now-timeless character Cat in the Hat. Sally and Dick, the kids in the story, are relatable characters for children who may be bored, trapped in the house on a cold, wet day.
The story is so good it spun variations of educational books such as the Cat in the Hat . Learning Library, an endless adventure that also increases your child’s vocabulary and jump starts their love for science.
2. The Gruffalo
Here’s a monster-looking creature that won’t scare your kid! The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson tells the classic tale of a mouse who had a quite interesting walk in a dangerous forest. The well-loved monster Gruffalo is a kid-favorite and we totally get why.
Read it to your kids with much rigor and you’ll surely create nice core memories.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle’s beloved story of a caterpillar who liked eating a lot tells the story of needing nourishment to grow. Using this book, you can introduce a variety of food, teach cause and effect, and show the concept of change. It’s a short read and perfect for those 5-minute catch-ups to fill up your child’s love tank.
4. Goodnight Moon
The perfect book for bedtime, we dare say. It rhymes, it has colored pages and black and white too, which are good for reading in a dim-lit room, perfect when it’s time to sleep. Margaret Wise Brown’s children’s book was considered to be ahead of its time during its release in 1947.
“Early childhood development specialists say the repetition and rhythmic patterns in the book are comforting to young children, helping them drift off to sleep,” Publisher Harper Collins wrote. The book is best to be read over and over, which helps children develop their comprehension.
5. Love You Forever
Robert Munsch’s tear-jerking book (for parents) is a great read to remind children how much we love them. It tells the story of growing up, losing our own parents, and eventually imagining life when our babies have become parents themselves.
Tip for parents: Create your signature lullaby with its key lines.
“I love you forever,
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living,
my baby you’ll be.”
6. I knew You Could
This book is great for kids (2 years and up) and adults. Craig Dorfman wonderfully crafted a literary treasure about encouragement, at whatever stage of life we are. The colorful train illustrations will catch a child’s attention but its message will leave even adults in awe.
7. Big Dog, Little Dog
Teach opposites in a fun way– P.D Eastman surely knows how. In full colored illustrations and easy to understand sentences, Big Dog, Little Dog tells the story of two friends who remained the best of friends despite their differences.
8. The Going to Bed Book
If you’d like to emphasize routine with a fun mix of animals as your main characters, then Sandra Boynton’s easy-to-read classic is your best bet. The repetition of words and rhyming sentences are perfect at capturing your curious child’s attention, as you prepare him or her for bedtime.
9. Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site
This relatively new book is already a classic, thanks to its endearing story-telling. Perfect for construction-crazed kids, this book tells the story of how each construction site vehicle has a role to play during a full day of work.
Sherri Duskey Rinker’s book teaches the value of teamwork, with fun characters and a play of words.
Book reading is an essential bonding activity for mamas and kids. It does not only provide a bonding experience – it also lays down the foundation for their love of learning. Read a book or two to your child every day, and see them blossom with knowledge.
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