Not sure what to do with your children this summer? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to entice them from their screens? Why not introduce the to some great books that contain meaningful life lessons? Here is my brief list of educational books that marked my life. I think every child should read them before hitting adolescence. They are all available on Amazon and in libraries around the world. However, some might be free online, courtesy of some companies which have made them FREE for the duration of the pandemic.
Why are these books educational? They teach children about other cultures, racism and immigration. Moreover, they help children develop their imagination and curiosity about things around them and things they cannot see. They teach them about love, respect and resilience, and help you, as parents, bond with them over great stories.
Goodnight Moon (toddlers)
Where the Wild Things Are (toddlers)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (reception)
The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh (Year 1/ 2)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Year 1/2)
Stuart Little (Year 1/2)
The Lion. the Witch and the Wardrobe (Year 2/3)
The Tale of Despereaux (Year 2/3)
Anne of Green Gables (Year 3/4)
Bridge to Terabithia (Year 3/4)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Year 3/4)
The Hobbit (Year 4/5)
Brown Girl Dreaming (Year 4/5)
Inside Out and Back Again (Year 5/6)
Revolution is not a Dinner Party (Year 5/6)
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl (Year 5/6)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Year 6/7)
To Kill a Mockingbird (Year 6/7)
