Kids are complicated yet simple all at the same time. Because of the early development process that they are going through, it is often difficult for adults to understand them due to the constant changing of their minds and interests. But, they are simple in the thought that they don’t require so much to be happy and to feel loved. What is constant and defining about them is that they express their emotions without pretentiousness. If they feel happy, they are truly delighted. If they get touched, then they get touched.
There are many mediums that can both help your kids grow and make them feel or recognize their emotions gradually. Books are among these means. That said, here are some of the best books that can touch the hearts of your kids and make them learn some essential things in life.
The Ladybug and the Bully Frog by Caroleann Rice
The Ladybug and the Bully Frog is a children’s book penned by Caroleann Rice that was published in 2018. The story centers on how a little Ladybug faces Milton the Frog to give him a piece of advice and the Mighty Wondrous Voice of Love. Before anything else, the little ones who were denied access to the pond came to Solomon the Snail for advice. With the wisdom of Solomon, they came up with Dot as the most ideal creature to stop Milton. The tiny Ladybug named Dot is all by herself in meeting the bully but there are a lot of people that support her, such as Clover the Rabbit and a community of friends that were deprived of the fun and beauty of the pond by Milton. Thus, this book by Caroleann Rice teaches kids to not tolerate bullying and to stand up for others and themselves.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Do you know Auggie Pullman? If you do, then you probably have seen the film adaptation or have read this book. Auggie is the main character of R.J. Palacio’s remarkable book titled Wonder. He has a medical condition called Treacher Collins syndrome, which resulted in the disfiguring of his facial features. Hence, he is not a normal kid. His parents protected him from the harsh world by homeschooling him until the 4th grade. When he became a 5th grader, he started to enter a real school. Everything was new to Auggie, especially the treatment that he got from the bullies. But, he conquered it all and taught people to always choose to be kind.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein, also known as Uncle Shelby, wrote and illustrated the book titled The Giving Tree. Its first edition was published in 1964 by Harper & Row. This book is among his famous works that were translated into multiple languages. The story revolves around a little boy and an apple tree. The two created a bond, which you can identify as a give and take relationship. Even if the little boy went through the different stages of development since he’s human, the apple tree continued to refer to him as “Boy.” Moreover, this book has received multiple feedbacks from the critics. Some pointed out the selfless love of the tree to the Boy while others directed their attention to the toxic and abusive relationship that they have.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
This children’s book was written by Laura Numeroff and is part of the If You Give series. The book also contains wonderful illustrations that are the work of Felicia Bond. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is a circular story drawing a slippery slope. It is told using the second-person point of view, which is great because it promotes and boosts interaction from the readers. There was a boy who handed a mouse with a cookie. Afterward, the mouse requested for a glass of milk, straw, mirror, nail scissors, and other things. Readers can definitely tell how the mouse’s demands become greater as its wishes are granted. The last request of the mouse is a cookie to eat with his milk, which definitely shows why it is referred by many as a circular tale.
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