Stories are inanimate teachers. Even if the readers cannot truly see them, the impact that they bring is so great that it can create big differences in the world. Every story, especially those tales that are intended for kids, has a lesson that makes readers inspired, educated, and entertained. What makes children’s literature more amazing is its ability to tell essential stories in the most innocent, wittiest, and lightest way possible.
If you are looking for means to keep your kids more engaged in learning while getting the fun that they deserve, then you should introduce them to books. We have prepared the best stories for children below for your kids to read and learn from.
The Song of Solomon the Snail by Caroleann Rice
Caroleann Rice authored the wonderful and witty book titled The Song of Solomon the Snail. When the smart snail named Solomon was little, he has no idea that his life would take a great turn. His dream was to become a clever and knowledgeable snail, and he really achieved this goal. As Solomon goes on his journey, he keeps singing his song. On his journey to be a wise and all-knowing person, he carried his home on his back and would constantly come in it to fill his curiosity in resolving his challenges and concerns in life with the help of his buddy named the Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love.
Is it Santa? by Nelibeth Plaza
Nelibeth Plaza has once again penned a promising book that brings out the Sherlock Holmes side of every reader. Mother Rebekkah has been making delectable Christmas cookies the whole. She organizes them in a wonderful gift basket that has been wrapped and attached with a red ribbon on top of it. Their family custom every Christmas is to bake and leave a special bunch of these cookies for Santa. However, the mystery broke out after Mother Rebekkah went home from fetching her three adorable kids from school. Her cookies were scattered in different places; thus, the question is: is the culprit Santa?
We Are the Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade
This number 1 bestselling book in the children’s Native American books category on Amazon was published last 2020. It is a picture book that was written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade and was awarded the Caldecott Medal of 2021. It is also a New York Times Bestseller. Moreover, the moment that the planet was threatened by a black snake; there was one person who stood up against this threat. The water was being poisoned by this monster, which put the lives of everyone at risk. But, a young water protector was ready to safeguard the Earth’s most precious resource.
Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle
Published on January 02, 2018, Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle has attained success and is currently the number 1 Amazon bestselling book in the children’s cars & trucks books category. This is also a number 1 New York Times best-selling book. The story centers on the Little Blue Truck that is on a road trip with his buddy Toad. It is definitely springtime because the sun is shining brightly and the flowers are blossoming beautifully. Who will Little Blue Truck and Toad will witness on their way to their destination? It’s for you to find out!
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Firefly Books published the gift edition of this beautiful book by Robert Munsch with illustrations by Sheila McGraw in 2000. There was a young lady who is holding her newborn baby. She gazed at him with loving eyes and slowly sang a song for the baby boy. The song expresses her great love for the baby. Thus, it started the tale that has touched millions of lives from all over the world. Since the publication of its first edition, this remarkable book has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It also has sold thousands of copies that are in different languages, such as Spanish and French.
These amazing stories written for kids are truly precious. They do not only serve as teachers but also inspirations that the readers may take as they grow older. Children’s literature is indeed a great genre to explore and learn from.
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