Reading is an important part of a child’s education, especially when they’re stuck studying at home. Check out this list to find fresh reading material for your favorite little student.
The Henry Helps Series
Henry Helps is a series of picture books that teaches children the value of helping around the house. In each book, Henry helps his family do something important and fun, like washing the car, baking cookies, or taking care of the baby. Henry is a sweet and enthusiastic child, and your own kids will enjoy reading about his daily adventures.
They All Saw a Cat
They All Saw a Cat is the perfect book to teach your kids about the way different perspectives shape our understanding of the world. In this quirky tale, a cat walks through the world and is seen by a variety of different animals. Each creature’s perspective is represented by a different art style; your kid will enjoy seeing the cat from different angles as the story progresses.
The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day is a children’s classic that has warmed the hearts of many generations. In Ezra Keats’ masterpiece, a little boy named Peter wanders through a snow-covered world. The pictures are simple but compelling, and the text is full of exciting words that your kids will love to sound out. The book has something for kids of all ages, and Ezra Keats has a variety of other titles to keep your young reader after they’re done with this one.
Ten Black Dots
Ten Black Dots is the perfect book for kids who are just learning how to count. The simple illustrations are perfect for very young children, and the text helps them understand how both numbers and shapes relate to the world around them. At the end of the book, kids can see a dotted representation of the numbers 1 through 10, giving them a great reference for their entire counting journey.
The Turn-Around, Upside-Down Alphabet Book
The Turn-Around, Upside-Down Alphabet Book turns learning to read into a fun and tactile experience. Every illustration in this book features one of the letters of the alphabet. But when you change the angle of the book, you see a completely different picture. With perspective shifts and visual rewards, this book is a great choice to satisfy your little one’s curiosity.
The key to finding a good kid’s book is to look for something that sparks curiosity without instilling confusion. Your child should own both practical and fun books, but try to stay away from concepts that are too fantastical. Always read books before you give them to your child – and be ready to read them out loud again and again.
