Every memory that we’ve had when we were kids is precious. We were young and innocent with no proper knowledge about how life can get tough as we grow up. Hence, there is nothing that can top those amazing things that we’ve been through because a child’s innocence and purity cannot be restored once tainted. What we can do is to relive those experiences with the help of different mediums, such as books.
Books surely have the ability to remind us of the past that has shaped our present and possibly our future. There are so much learning and memories that mold us into what and who we are today. So, if you want to be reminded of your childhood, then here are some of the best books that you should check out.
Swimming in the Ocean by Kathryn Coltrin
ReadersMagnet published Swimming in the Ocean by Kathryn Coltrin last October 2020. This is the perfect read because summer is almost here. This book centers on the wide array of childhood experiences, which everybody made the most of and have gone through when we were still young. Kids today have fun in spending time with their peers and family. They also gain great understanding by playing in different locations, such as by the shore, field, playground, and more. As every part of being a child is read aloud, the kids and the parents will definitely relish the several phases of childhood.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Charlotte’s Web is a classic children’s book authored by E.B. White with illustrations by Garth Williams. For those who were raised in the countryside and those who are fond of animals, this book is the best for you. The story revolves around Wilbur, a livestock pig, and Charlotte, a barn spider. The former is in the verge of becoming slaughtered so the latter composed a message to change the mind of the farmer by using her web. The friendship of the animals will absolutely melt your hearts. There are also other crucial aspects that the book tackles, such as death, change, and purity of mind.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Have you remembered your first day in middle school? If you do, then you can surely remember those memories through this book. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a children’s book by Jeff Kinney, which is the first book of the series with the same name as the title. It follows the story of Greg Heffley and his goal of becoming famous in middle school. There were a lot of crazy events that happened on Greg’s life at school, including the Cheese Touch, being part of Safety Patrol, failing a geography test, trying to be one of the Class Favorite in the yearbook, and more. This book offers the fun and nostalgia of being a middle school student and all things in between.
Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad by Keith Niles Corman
Trains are among the things that we were fond of when we were kids. Thus, there are many books that revolve around it including Keith Niles Corman’s Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad. This children’s book raises awareness for kids and even adults that the railroad is not a playground; so, they should follow the safety protocols. The story centers on the tour that Katie, Kenny, and their father took in their local railroad yard headed by an engineer. While reading the story, you will not only be entertained but also be more knowledgeable about railroads and everything in between.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Are you familiar with Mad Hatter, White Queen, Red Queen, or Chester Cat? Then, you might have read Alice’s Adventures in the Wonderland already. The story centers on a girl named Alice who suddenly fell in a rabbit hole and found herself in an extraordinary world filled with amazing creatures. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland fiddle with logic and other bright concepts that added to the book’s long-term popularity. It has become one of the most popular fiction books of all-time because of how impactful its narrative, characters, story, imagery, and other elements are to the pop culture and literature.
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