As a parent, you already know that the early stages of development of your child are essential. It is a crucial time when they begin to mold and hone their skills. With the great demand of attention and effort in parenting, during those moments, it would be best to use different tools for help — like books. Every book features a story with strong messages that help kids further their physical, mental, social, and emotional skills.
There are, indeed, endless opportunities for growth and development that books bring. So, introduce and read stories together with your child to discover great stories, enhance the parent-child relationship, and hone various skills. Thus, refer to the list below of the best books that can fulfill your goals for your kid’s personal development.
Good Night by Natalia Padilla
A gifted 12-year old kid named Natalia Padilla authored and illustrated the classic picture book Good Night. The story helps both kids and adults learn about the vowels and consonants of the English language. Apart from that, Good Night also features several methods of developing the readers’ problem-skills, vocabulary, language, comprehension, and musical abilities. The book shows how music and reading can unlock the kids’ minds and open more doors for learning and creativity. Moreover, Natalia’s arts and books are proof that a child’s creativity and imagination can also teach and inspire others.
Round Like a Ball by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Blue Apple Books published the Nov. edition of Round Like a Ball by Lisa Campbell Ernst in 2008. It’s an interactive book that fully touches and enhances the inquisitiveness and observational skills of children. Also, it helps kids learn and identify shapes, colors, etc., and it promotes healthy parent-child communication. The book opens with the usual guessing game about something that’s round like a ball and is followed by offering several clues and visual hints for kids to actively engage with it. Furthermore, Ernst provides a gentle tribute to the Earth and a piece of advice to the readers to take care of and protect the planet.
Maybe Tomorrow by Charlotte Agell
Maybe Tomorrow by Charlotte Agell is a touching tale that helps kids develop their kindness, empathy, and social skills. It highlights the power of being a great friend during the darkest moments. Thus, this is the best book to help children understand the impact of losing a loved one and the value of putting themselves in others’ shoes. Agell didn’t fail to tackle the struggles of embracing a new environment, dealing with tight family situations, and handling another learning space. Maybe Tomorrow is definitely a timely story that allows kids to learn all those important things, especially during this world health crisis.
The Little Butterfly That Could by Ross Burach
Persistence is as vital as patience, and, The Little Butterfly That Could by Ross Burach successfully illuminates it. Being determined to pursue your goals and aspirations amidst uncertainties is essential in life that kids must learn and understand. The Little Butterfly That Could goes together with the author’s The Very Impatient Caterpillar and touches on how kids find it difficult to persist in the struggles that life throws at them. However, it also gives input on the biological factor in the migration of butterflies. With the vibrant colors, fun story, and engaging message, this book will surely motivate your kid to develop and hone their critical thinking and determination.
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
This 2011 New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book awardee and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor awardee was published in 2011 by Candlewick. I Want My Hat Back teaches the little ones how to be patient and polite amidst stressful situations. These values are shown after the bear courteously asks everyone that he encounters about his missing hat even after facing several nos. It also highlights the importance of memory and how vengeance can lead to mishaps, which were shown after a deer rekindled his memories.
Whether you intend to develop your children’s soft skills or technical skills, books are definitely the best and most convenient medium to use. These inanimate teachers can greatly hone your kids’ skills while offering fun and entertainment.
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