Learning is essential. It is a lifelong process and it does not have an age requirement. Amongst the numerous agents that promote learning, books are the most popular and convenient option. There are different types of readers and their styles of reading depends on their study habits or personal decisions. Some can finish a book in one go while others take weeks or months to finish. For children, it is essential to teach them the value of learning and introduce them to one of the basic means of acquiring knowledge — reading. There is a great amount of books that are suitable for the kids which can help develop their young brilliant minds.
Every person is visual. Remember the famous “do not judge a book by its cover” quote? Well, pictures do matter. Most individual prefer things with photographs and illustrations than those with plain words and prints on them. It is because pictures attract and captivate people. Although the greatness of books is already found on their content, having a good cover and inside images makes the novel a total package. From the illustrations alone, the story is already being told. It can also easily draw attention, especially the attention of toddlers, so it is a perfect tool for learning.
Here are some of the best illustrated books that promotes learning and are suitable for strengthening the minds of children:
The Lorax
Authored by the well-known Dr. Seuss, this classic children’s book tackles about major problems — such as greed, destruction of natural treasures, pollution, and economic issues — of almost all countries. It was first published in the year 1971 and the uniqueness of the story, as well as the characters, are the contributing factors which makes this book a hit until the present. The Lorax is starred by the character with the same name as the title known as the one who “speaks for the trees.” Since Dr. Seuss created one of a kind characters, the artwork embedded in the book helps young readers picture them out and build images in their minds.
Enchanted Rainbows
Inspired with the colors and beauty of nature, Gabriella Eva Nagy produced this wonderfully illustrated and written books based on her childhood memories. Enchanted Rainbows is amongst numerous Gabriella Eva Nagy books that she got published. It is a heartening graphical display of greeting a love on his or her birthday. With images that are personally created and are filled with amazing spectrum of colors, children will definitely appreciate the wonders of nature and the importance of sincerely wishing a person a happy birthday.
Where The Wild Things Are
This classic children’s book is written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak published by Harper Collins in April of 1963. The story revolves around a boy named Max who was punished by being sent to his room without dinner. In his bedroom that has mysteriously became a jungle, the boy in a wolf costume ends up going to an island that is home to malevolent creatures. Max was acknowledged as the king of the beasts called the Wild Things after he had intimidated them. Life with the Wild Things was perfect until he began feeling lonely; thus, he came to a decision of going back home. The author’s depictions and drawings help successfully tell the story about Max, the Wild Things, his experience as a royalty, and his homesickness.
Winnie-the-Pooh
The famous Winnie-the-Pooh is a collection of short stories about the journey and escapades of a teddy bear, named Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends. Author A.A Mine and illustrator E.H Shepard singlehandedly formed a story about friendship and adventure and told it in the simplest but sweetest way possible. The use of animals, a human, and a toy with different characteristics and making them work together is like baking cookies with several diverse ingredients but still manage to produce the tastiest ones. Moreover, the stories are not difficult to comprehend and visualize because of the provided artworks. Winnie-the-Pooh will absolutely teach the young minds the value of unbreakable friendship.
Hope for the Flowers
This allegorical fable was published last September 1972 by the Paulist Press. It is written and illustrated by Trina Paulus with caterpillars and butterflies as characters. The tale centers on a caterpillar named Stripe and how he thirsts to discover the “more” in life. In his quest to find answers, he met another creature of his kind named Yellow. Eventually, they found love. Stripe, however, and his discontent of living the same cycle everyday paved way for the destruction of their relationship. Leaving the love of his life to continue his dreams left Yellow in a complete wreck. As the story progresses, the protagonist still have not reached the top and achieved the growth that he has been looking for a long time. Yellow, on the other hand, turned into a beautiful butterfly and looked for Stripe somewhere on the tree. She found him and led him to the contentment and growth he longed to have. This story will surely teach children the beauty of struggles, love, and contentment.
Picture books are, indeed, good mediums for shaping up young learner’s mind and outlook on learning. The illustrations and other artwork implanted on these novels are definitely integral component on developing a child’s visual-spatial intelligence and view of life.
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