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Silliness that appeals to preschoolers.

Mo Willems Picture Book 2004

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Parents need to know that with cartoon style pictures and an interactive story, this is just the sort of silliness that will appeal to a preschooler or lower elementary school-age child with a sense of humor.

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What's the Story?

On the title page, the bus driver addresses the reader directly. He says that he has to be gone for a while and asks if the reader can watch things, but not to let the pigeon drive the bus. As the driver walks off one page, the pigeon walks on the next asking if he can drive the bus. He begs, makes deals, pretends, complains, cajoles, bribes, and then insists that he be allowed to drive the bus, but his wish is not granted; so he fumes. The bus driver returns, thanks the reader, and drives off. The pigeon then spies a truck and a new fantasy takes hold of his imagination.

Is It Any Good?

Minimalist in approach, the author/artist uses a limited number of very pale colors, and most pages have a single image (usually the pigeon) and a bubble of text. The strength of the story is in its simplicity. The conflict between the two main characters, the bus driver and the pigeon, is one of the most basic in early childhood: "Yes I will" versus "no you won't."

Things gets interesting, however, when each character appeals directly to the reader. This direct discourse from the bus driver and the goofy, wide-eyed pigeon draws the reader, or listener in the case of young children, right between the opposing parties. For young children (who think magically anyway), this is bound to be flattering and fun. Mo Willems, who has won five Emmys as a writer and animator of Sesame Street, makes a fine debut into the world of children's books.

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Book Details

• Author: Mo Willems
• Illustrator: Mo Willems
• Genre: Picture Book
• Book type: Fiction
• Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
• Publication date: February 1, 2004
• Publisher's recommended age(s): 2 - 6
• Number of pages: 32
• Award: Caldecott Medal and Honors
• Last updated: August 12, 2019

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Top 100 New Books for Children and Teenagers

Beautifully designed children's books for every taste are littered with bookshelves. But to find a book in this stream that will really interest a child - it doesn’t matter if it’s a kindergartener or a teenager - is an almost impossible task. You can rely on luck and try to look for a needle in a haystack. But it is better to use our recommendations. Mel publishes a list of the 100 best new books for children aged 1 to 17, which was presented by the Gaidar Children's Library.

The Arkady Gaidar Moscow City Children's Library has released its regular annual catalog "The 100 Best New Books for Children and Teenagers 2016". Library staff, together with experts from the Samokat and Grand Fair publishing houses, selected the highest quality new book releases - reissues and brand new works - to guide parents on the literature market. Among them are collections of poems, comic books, artistic and educational works by Russian and foreign authors. Mel studied this catalog, divided it into age categories, supplemented it with information from online bookstores, and presents it to its readers.

Age: 1-6 years old

1. Shel Silverstein. Generous tree. Melik-Pashayev Publishing House

Once upon a time there lived a boy. Every day he came to play in the meadow where a wild apple tree grew. The boy climbed up its trunk, swayed on the branches and ate its fruits. The apple tree gave the boy everything he needed to be happy. But time passed, the boy grew up, and for happiness he needed much more: money, his own house, a solid boat ... And the apple tree gave itself all without a trace, if only the boy would fulfill his dreams and be happy.

This bright parable about true love that demands nothing in return was first published in 1964 and has been traveling the world for half a century. The book has long been in the world bestseller ratings, has been translated into more than 30 languages, and its total circulation over the years has exceeded eight million copies.

Shel Silverstein was a versatile man: musician, artist, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and poet. His musical compositions have received Grammy awards and Oscar nominations for Best Score. But Silverstein became world famous primarily for his children's books, which he himself illustrated.

2. Yuriy Koval. Collection of poems "How many crocodiles you want." Samokat Publishing House

3. Vadim Levin. Poems with mustard. Samokat Publishing House

4. Marina Boroditskaya. Collection of poems "Maykin's book". Clever Media Group Publishing House

5. Anastasia Orlova. This is a truck and this is a trailer. Rosmen Publishing House

6. Christina Andres. How to tame wolves. Rare Bird Publishing House

7. Rafik Shami, Catherine Scherer. Mouse fears. Rare Bird Publishing House

8. Lorenz Pauli. Only all together. Rare Bird Publishing House

9. Brigitte Endres, Joel Turlogna. Listen, I'm here! The story of a little chameleon. Enas-kniga publishing house

10. Bulat Okudzhava. Fairy tale-parable "Charming adventures". Vremya Publishing House

These were letters to my son, then a four-year-old boy, written in large letters, with funny pictures. Okudzhava sent them from Yalta so that his son would not be sad in separation. Once these letters were seen by the poetess Bella Akhmadulina. “Yes, this is a finished book!” she exclaimed. On her advice, Okudzhava combined all the letters into a fairy tale. It was almost immediately translated into several languages ​​and published in the Czech Republic, Poland, Georgia, Israel, and Japan. So the heroes of the philosophical fairy tale-parable "Charming Adventures" in many countries are known as well as "The Little Prince" or "The Seagull named Jonathan Livingston".

The book was published twice in Russian, both times with illustrations by the author. It sold out very quickly and became almost a museum rarity - only a few copies are kept in the Bulat Okudzhava house-museum in Peredelkino. But now the "Charming Adventures" begins a new life. The fairy tale was designed by the artist Evgeny Antonenkov.

11. Robert McCloskey. Blueberries for Sasha. Pink Giraffe Publishing House

12. Torben Kuhlmann. "Lindberg. The Incredible Adventures of the Flying Mouse. Polyandria Publishing House

13. Josef Capek. Adventures of Dog and Kitty. Azbuka Publishing House

14. Nastya Kovalenkova. A drop. Art-Volkhonka Publishing House

15. Evgeny Anisimov, Nikita Andreev. From mast to keel. DETGIZ Publishing House

16. Helia Pevzner, Maria Maramzina. Jam Nostradamus. Art-Volkhonka Publishing House

17. Nina Dashevskaya. Willy. CompassGuide Publishing House

18. Anastasia Orlova. Collection of poems "We are sailing on a boat" . Publishing House "Children's Time"

19. Airat Bagautdinov. What Shukhov came up with. Art Volkhonka Publishing House

20. Ilya Kolmanovsky. Why don't birds fall? Pink Giraffe Publishing House

The author of the well-loved Pocket Scientist podcasts, biologist, journalist and head of the biological laboratory of the Polytechnic Museum has written a funny and very interesting children's encyclopedia. There are no complicated terms and long articles here. The text is divided into small chapters, and even a novice reader can master each.

21. Alexander Blinov. Stories of a fat boy. Art-Volkhonka Publishing House

22. William McCleary. A story about a wolf. Career Press

23. Kate DiCamillo. Flora and Odysseus. Brilliant adventure." Makhaon Publishing House

24. Anastasia Strokina. The whale is sailing north. CompassGuide Publishing House

25. Thornton Burgess "Mother West Wind". Career Press

26. Joyce Seedman. Living spirals. Publishing house "Career Press"

27. Petr Bagin. Picture book "In the forest". Melik-Pashayev Publishing House

28. Alan Serr. I have the right to be a child. Samokat Publishing House

Age: 6-12 years old

29. William Grill. “Lost in the ice. Shackleton Expedition. Mann, Ivanov & Ferber

At the end of the "golden age of polar exploration", British explorer Ernest Shackleton embarked on a long-distance expedition to cross the frozen heart of Antarctica. But his plans did not come true. The ship "Endurance", having approached the mainland, was tightly locked in ice and sank. Left without a ship, thousands of miles from home, the team made a desperate attempt to escape and set off across the Antarctic ice in search of help.

The true story of Shackleton's heroic expedition entered the history of polar exploration as an example of the courage and endurance of people who managed to survive in extreme conditions.

British artist William Grill retells the story to the children, embellishing it with stunning illustrations that recreate the smallest details of the expedition with documentary accuracy.

30. Elsie Homeland Minarik. Cycle of stories "Bear cub". Pink Giraffe Publishing House

31. Bjorn Ousland. "Nansen. Through Greenland" and other books in the "Great Expeditions" series. Paulsen Publishing

32. Ted Hughes. Iron Man. Career Press Publishing House

33. Maria Gripe. Fairy tale "Children of the glassblower". White Crow Publishing House

34. Radiy Pogodin. Fairy tale "Tournament in the Kingdom of Fiofigas". Samokat Publishing House

35. Roald Dahl. The story "Piglets". Samokat Publishing House

36. Jan Grabowski. The story "Tuzik, Red and guests". Melik-Pashaev Publishing House

37. Angie Trius, Mark Doran. “Animals are doctors. How animals heal each other. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber Publishing House

38. Daniel Nassar. Animal architects. How animals build their homes. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber Publishing House

39. Vladimir Babenko. Crow and her relatives. Rare Bird Publishing House

40. Oleg Bundur. "Towards the polar bear." Rosmen Publishing House

How many of us have been to the North Pole, seen polar bears walking on huge ice floes? And who rode a real nuclear icebreaker? The author of the book "Meet the White Bear" Oleg Bundur succeeded. On the icebreaker "50 Years of Victory" he traveled across the Arctic Ocean to the very Pole and back. And he wrote a book to tell the children about all the amazing things he saw. In a simple and understandable language, the author talks about polar bears, seals and northern birds, about parallels and meridians, about orders on a ship, and even explains the design of an atomic engine.

41. Ulf Svedberg, Lena Anderson. "All year round". White Crow Publishing House

42. Olga Dvornyakova. Snowflake book. Nastya and Nikita Publishing House

43. Owen Davey. Crazy about monkeys. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber Publishing House

44. Thorstein Hellewe, Esther van Hülsen. "Ida. A look from the past". Walk to History Publishing House

45. Martin Sodomka. Books in the "Technical Tales" series: "How to assemble a motorcycle", "How to assemble a car", "How to assemble an airplane". Mann, Ivanov and Ferber Publishing House

46. Alexander Tkachenko. And we have running water. Nastya and Nikita Publishing House

47. Natalia Sapunkova. "Incarnation of Time". Nastya and Nikita Publishing House

48. Anke Ber. Endres, son of a merchant. From the life of a medieval city. Walking into History Publishing House

49. Katherine Timmesch. Designed by girls. Stories about outstanding inventors. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber

50. Alexey Oleinikov. Say hello to me. Samokat Publishing House

In Russia, people of different nationalities lived side by side for centuries and found a common language. Today, those whom we until recently called "residents of the fraternal republics" have suddenly become "migrants." If we explain who migrants really are, why they were forced to leave their native places, if we open the door to their culture, perhaps we will coexist more harmoniously. Stories about migrants are the subject of Aleksey Oleinikov's book Hello.

51. Faina Osmanova. The gimlet reached the handle. What and on what they wrote at different times. Publishing house "Boslen"

52. Vasily Volkov, Natalia Volkova. Professions of old Russia in drawings and photographs. Rech Publishing House

53. James Mayhew. Katya in the art gallery. Young Mother Publishing House

54. Lyman Baum. "The Great Wizard of Oz". Pink Giraffe Publishing House

55. Elena Borisova. Childhood on ships. Publishing house "Art-Volkhonka"

Illustrated edition for family reading, telling about the hard fate of the children of sailors of the Russian squadron, who were forced to leave the shores of Russia in 1920.

56. Rudolf Chekhura. Maxi-dog Fik. White Crow Publishing House.

57. Jean Regno, Emile Bravo. Comic book "My mother is in America, she saw Buffalo Bill". Bumkniga Publishing House

58. David Kali. Picture book "I didn't do my homework because...". Career Press

59. Paul Gallico. Novella "Verna". Clever Media Group Publishing House

60. ABC truths. Clever-Media-Group Publishing House

A book for smart teenagers who want to think and draw conclusions. It contains the opinions of 33 contemporary writers on 33 different philosophical and ethical concepts. Each of the concepts corresponds to one of the letters of the Russian alphabet. Among the authors are Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Boris Akunin, Alexander Arkhangelsky, Boris Grebenshchikov.

61. Stanislav Vostokov. "Higher powers need help." Clever Media Group Publishing House

62. Anatoly Orlov. The story of Pym the Fawn. Rosmen Publishing House

63. Alexandra Litvina. Metro on the ground and underground. Walking into History

64. Ian Graham. Informative comic "Dare to Climb Everest" and other books in the "Dangerous Adventures" series. Paulsen Publishing House

65. Ekaterina Polgueva. "A second before the explosion." Publishing house "Vremya"

This book is a tragic and bright story about the fate of children from a big city, who in a big city find themselves in the epicenter of an armed conflict between two neighboring countries.

66. Tamara Mikheeva. Fantastic story "Children of Dolphins". KompasGid Publishing House

67. Ulf Stark. "My friend Percy, Buffalo Bill and me." Samokat Publishing House

68. Nina Dashevskaya. The story "Violin of an unknown master". DETGIZ Publishing House

69. Frida Nilson. I was adopted by a gorilla. Samokat Publishing House

70. Elena Novichkova, Ekaterina Buntman, Anna Ratina. "Peter I". Labyrinth Press Publishing House

300 years separate us from the era of bold undertakings and unprecedented changes. On the pages of this interactive historical publication, Peter the Great appears to the sound of cannon fire, the sound of axes and the splashing of the Baltic waves. Tsar and ship's carpenter, commander and simple bombardier. Generous and quick to punish, desperate and far-sighted - a truly extraordinary ruler of a vast country. As additional materials - three-dimensional structures, movable elements, valves, books, interactive illustrations and maps, battle diagrams, a poster with portraits of Peter the Great's associates, a boat model for assembly.

71. Maria Bershadskaya. Collection of poems "The sea that is not on the map." Rosmen Publishing House

72. Victor Lunin. Collection of short stories "My Beast". BeringA Publishing House

73. Laurent Quentin. Catherine Racer. Encyclopedia "The World in the XIII century". Walking into History Publishing House

74. Thea Beckman. Crusade in jeans. Publishing House "Walk into History"

75. Fanny Britt. Jane, the Fox and Me Graphic Novel. White Crow Publishing House

76. Evgeny Rudashevsky. The story "Hello, my brother Bzou!". KompasGid Publishing House

77. Tamara Zinberg. The story of the Seventh Symphony. Rech Publishing House

The story of a besieged girl who, like other Leningraders, barely survived, but took upon herself the burden of caring for a helpless three-year-old boy.

78. Nina Dashevskaya. The story "I'm not a brake." Publishing house "Samokat"

This book is the winner of the sixth season of the All-Russian competition for the best work for children and teenagers "Kniguru". An inconsistent monologue of 13-year-old Ignat, moving on roller skates, a scooter, a skateboard around Moscow. He needs to be everywhere. And on the go he rhymes, draws, reads. She also dreams of learning to play the trumpet. He is interested in everything! The pace of life of Ignat is similar to the pace of life in a metropolis.

79. Lois Lowry. The novel "In Search of Blue". Pink Giraffe Publishing House

80. Victoria Lebedeva. A series of stories for family reading "Devices and Gadgets". Publishing House "Wise Cricket"

81. Irina Degtyareva. The story "Steppe Wind" about a village boy Mishka. AST Publishing House

82. Chris Grabenstein. The story "Escape from Mr. Limoncello's Library". Career Press

83. Roland Smith. Adventure novel "Peak". Pink Giraffe Publishing House

84. Frank Cottrell Boyce. The story "Just Space". Pink Giraffe Publishing House

85. Aya en. The story "Christmas Tree, which is a steamboat". Rosmen Publishing House

86. Evgenia Putilova. “Row of golden steps. A book about childhood and books of childhood. DETGIZ Publishing House

87. Alexander Sharov. "Magicians come to people." Rech Publishing House

88. Dan Smith. Brother's secret. Clever-Media-Group Publishing House

The first book in the new Just Good Books series tells about heroic young men and women living under the yoke of the most brutal totalitarian regimes. But even here there will always be people who are ready to defend freedom and justice. Edelweiss - a flower that grows in incredibly difficult natural conditions - has long been a symbol of courage and resilience. It was this name that was chosen for their union by young men and women who were not afraid to remain faithful to their convictions in Nazi Germany.

"Edelweiss Pirates" distributed leaflets, fought with members of the Hitler Youth, supported prisoners of war. Autumn 19For 44 years, most of the activists were detained and sent to prisons and concentration camps. In Cologne, 13 young people associated with this organization were executed.

89. Francesco D'Adamo. The novel "The Story of Iqbal". KompasGid Publishing House

90. Elena Sholokhova. The stories "Bad, cruel, the best", "Below the abyss, above the clouds", "Star". Aquilegia-M Publishing House

91. Yulia Yakovleva. Novel-fairy tale "Children of the Raven". Samokat Publishing House

92. Irina Bogatyreva. The story "Kadyn". Eksmo Publishing House

93. Masha Rolnikayte. Documentary story "I have to tell". Samokat Publishing House

94. Marie-Aude Muray. The novel "Smart". Samokat Publishing House

95. Anastasia Maleiko. My mother loves the artist. CompassGuide Publishing House

96. Larry Gonik. Algebra. Natural science in comics. Hummingbird, Azbuka-Atticus Publishing House

97. Marilyn Plenar. Tales about masters and crafts. Rare Bird Publishing House

98. Natalya Evdokimova. The story "Aquarium fish". Wise Cricket Publishing House

99. David Macauley. The Illustrated Encyclopedia How It's Built. From bridges to skyscrapers." Mann, Ivanov and Ferber Publishing House

100. Andrei Zhvalevsky, Evgenia Pasternak. The story of the open ending. Vremya Publishing House

The plot of the book revolves around one of the pupils of the ballroom dance studio. Each of the boys and girls has their own experiences, and in the finale they will all face a common drama. The fate of their coach is in jeopardy - a tough man, but devoted to his work with all his heart. Family problems, teenage complexes, attempts to figure out one's vocation, conflicts with parents, falling in love and ambitions. The heroes of this story will come out of it as different people.

Books for children 9-10 years old: the most interesting and read children's books - list

Good literature increases the intellect, replenishes vocabulary and broadens one's horizons. It is not surprising that many parents try to instill a love of reading in their child from childhood. According to psychologists, the age of 9-10 years is the last chance when children can still be awakened to interest in quality literature. We offer you a selection of books from which young readers will not be able to tear themselves away.

Contents:

• What kind of books do children like at this age?
  • What do teachers advise?
  • What do statistics warn us about?
• The best books for children 9-10 years old
  • Reading geeks
  • Moral books
  • For lovers of adventure and travel
  • For young ladies
  • Boys' books
• Three simple tips for parents

What kind of books do children like at this age?

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Our advice on choosing books for children takes into account the opinions of experts: educators and sociologists.

What do teachers advise?

Today experts in pedagogy advise developing independence, initiative and activity in children. Reading is a good help in this - correctly selected literature develops in young readers such human qualities as kindness, compassion, a sense of justice.

Another famous teacher V.A. Sukhomlinsky said: "Reading is a window through which children see and know the world and themselves."

At the V International Scientific Conference “Pedagogical Excellence” (2014), one of the participants noted in the speech: “It is books that excite the mind, heart and imagination of children, help them understand difficult life situations, sharpen their sensitivity to good and bad encourage them to find the right answers to complex questions on their own.

What do statistics warn us about?

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Analyst and philologist Zagidullina MV, based on statistics, names the preferences of young readers when choosing literature. Children show great interest in books on the following topics:

• magic;
• fiction;
• fascinating literature;
• educational literature;
• humor;
• miscellaneous.

The first two groups are in the lead. For adults, this is a good guideline, because the main thing is to take into account the interests of young readers. At the same time, it is necessary to unobtrusively contribute to the expansion of their horizons.

It would also be useful to ask the child why he is interested in certain books. And first, get to know their content yourself.

The best books for children 9-10 years old

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9-10 years old is the age of discovery, and some children even have their first love. The child wants to know more about the world, he likes stories about exciting journeys.

For geeks to read

The transitional age in which your child is located is difficult due to the still unsettled worldview and preferences. But children are inquisitive and strive to understand how the world around them works. Encyclopedias and scientific tales come to their aid in this.

A large encyclopedia in augmented reality

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An entertaining encyclopedia will win the attention of not only children, but also adults. The book stands out because it gives you the opportunity to travel through 3D illustrations, to conduct experiments and research. Your child will enjoy spending a lot of time reading this book, learning about the world around them.

Big Little Planet

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Mann, Ivanov & Ferber published the book Big Little Planet. Here, the growing geeks will be able to find answers to a huge number of questions about how everything is interconnected on planet Earth and why we should protect it. Young readers will learn a lot of interesting information: for example, that there are living stones on our planet, and elephants warn their relatives about the approaching danger with the stomp of their feet.

Ciphers and quests

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Today, various quests, fascinating labyrinths of riddles and logical tasks are at the peak of popularity among children. Fantasy elements add a special poignancy to this unusual journey. The very subtitle “Mysterious Stories in Logic Riddles” arouses interest in the book from the “Prodigy Library” series of the AST publishing house.

So, it all started with the appearance of an unusual suitcase with a digital lock... And then exciting adventures await readers.

Books on moral topics

Amendments have been made to the law “On Education in the Russian Federation” that speak of the importance and priority of the moral education of the younger generation. Books recommended for reading to children will be a good help in shaping their personal qualities.

School Survival Rules

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Readers of Mann, Ivanov & Ferber's book School Survival gave it a score of 4. 65 out of 5. And this is not surprising. Aged 9-10 years old children are concerned about the problems of finding real, true friends, finding themselves and showing their feelings. The book will show you how to find solutions to these complex issues.

In the reviews, readers most often characterize the work with the following phrases: “a fascinating plot”; "bright heroes close to children"; "a kind and instructive story about the school."

Pollyanna

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Does every child know how to find something good and interesting in everyday life, to be joyful and good-natured, without turning into a skeptic under the weight of worries and problems? To help with this, the author of Pollyanna, Elinor Porter, suggests devoting time to The Game of Joy with the heroine of the work. What kind of game it is, and how it helps a little girl overcome life's difficulties, readers will find out in this wonderful book.

Pollyanna is sure that if you try, you can always find something good in everything. The work gives readers faith in people, kindness and sincerity of relationships. Illustrator Alexandra Liukkonen has managed to successfully convey the mood of the content of the book and its main idea. The book was published by the Kachel publishing house in 2020.

Next, we will talk about two books by Michael Ende (1929-1995), Germany's most famous and widely read children's writer. His books have been translated into many languages ​​of the world. Children and adults alike read his amazing stories with interest.

Momo

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Michael Ende raises many issues that concern not only children but also adults. In today's world, the gap between children and parents is widening. Communication with a child and the love of mom and dad are often replaced by expensive gifts in return for sincere respect and attention. Listening and hearing other people is not easy, but it is important to teach this to a child.

A talented writer, together with his main character, reveals the painful flaws in family relations and tries to restore the lost harmony, spiritual intimacy, entering into a struggle with the world of pragmatism.

Narrative language is simple and clear. There are few illustrations in the book, which gives readers room for imagination.

A story with no end

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The attitude towards the book "A story with no end" is very ambiguous. Everyone sees their own meaning in it. But the fact that this is one of the best children's fantasy books is undeniable.

Those who have seen the adaptation of the work will be pleasantly surprised: the film tells only about half of the book, and readers are given the opportunity to "watch" the story to the end in the printed version.

Those who have managed to understand the philosophical meaning of the book (primarily young readers), having passed a difficult path with its hero Bastian, will be able to understand themselves, the surrounding reality and learn to appreciate friendship, love and their Dream. The book sets up an optimistic perception of the world.

No illustrations. The editors, apparently, considered that since the plot is connected with fantasy, the reader will be able to come up with pictures himself in accordance with his ideas. The translation was made by L. Lungina. The book was published by Makhaon Publishing House.

For lovers of adventure and travel

Which of the boys and girls has not dreamed of plunging into the fascinating world of travel with their favorite book characters? With a little imagination, you can go on an unusual adventure. The soft light of a floor lamp, a warm cozy blanket, a book in your hands - and you are ready to go to distant lands in search of treasures and meetings with mysterious strangers.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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2021 marks the 145th anniversary of the first publication of Mark Twain's famous novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Agree that the book can be safely attributed to the classic literature for children.

Together with the pranksters Tom and Huckleberry, the children go to the 19th century, picturesquely presented by the author. The boys get into various adventures and situations: they travel on a raft, solve crimes, look for treasure. Before the eyes of a reading child, the very childhood that few people have today is revealed. Children may have legitimate questions for their parents: why don't we go hiking with friends, organize campfire nights, draw pirate maps to search for treasures, or go on trips?

Do not look for pedagogical inconsistencies in the text. Let young readers simply laugh heartily at the tricks of Tom and his friends, enjoy the amazing translation from their favorite poet K. Chukovsky and appreciate the mood-creating illustrations by V. Celak. And, perhaps, tomorrow your child, instead of once again sitting down to play "shooters", will meet friends or come up with an interesting adventure game.

Treasure Island

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A novel by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson is one of those books that our ancestors chose to read (since the 1880s, when it was written).

The story tells about adventures in search of treasures hidden on a deserted island by the pirate Flint. Basically, the story is told on behalf of the protagonist Jim Hawkins, who is close to the children in age. This interests the reader, who unwittingly compares himself to the character. The actions of the young hero who saved his older comrades, thanks to his courage and courage, arouse sympathy among children. This makes the story even more exciting.

The dynamism of the narration, the brightness and color of the characters of the novel captivate. In general, the book will be useful for children, it will make them think about what friendship and betrayal are, how events change the fate of people, and about the need to be able to admit one's mistakes.

Mysterious Island

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Jules Verne's novel is appreciated by fans of adventure literature. A hot air balloon with five travelers, against their will, lands on a deserted island. But is it really so uninhabited if a mysterious stranger, who turned out to be Captain Nemo (the hero of the novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”), constantly helps the wrecked to survive in difficult conditions? And on the neighboring island, the feral convict Ayrton from the novel "Children of Captain Grant" ekes out a miserable existence. Here is such an interesting turn of events that the author came up with.

People of different social status - a journalist, a sailor, an engineer, a former black slave and a boy - showed willpower, and, thanks to patience, endurance and hard work, created acceptable living conditions on the island.

The book, using the example of the actions of its heroes, teaches readers humanity, kindness, courage in overcoming life's problems, as well as always and in spite of everything to find a way out of any situation.

Around the world

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We are going on a trip with the whole family in an unusual fox company. On each page of the book you will get acquainted with the most interesting cities in the world and their sights presented in a three-dimensional panorama.

Guide books, travel tips and maps of famous places make it easy to discover new locations. A funny fox family of avid tourists will become a good companion in this unusual voyage around the world and add a playful nature to the story.

The book will instill in the child an interest in travel, in the study of geography and literature.

Editors - Y. Shutova, O. Domogatskaya, artist S. Gavrilov.

For young ladies

A selection of books for girls aged 9-10.

A big book of the most necessary and useful knowledge for girls

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Every girl dreams of becoming a lady with impeccable manners and attractive appearance, pleasant in communication, possessing information from the world of culture and fashion. Modern children have a good idea (although they may not fully understand) who can be called a successful person and what makes up the mosaic of success.

A lot of valuable and useful information is given on the bright pages of the publication. The book "The Big Book of the Most Necessary and Useful Knowledge for Girls" by S. Mogilevskaya can be safely recommended for daily reading.

Big book of secrets for girls

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No one will ever know all the secrets of little housewives. In their hidden chest are secrets that they can only share with their mother or close friend.

Author E. Khomich invites readers to fill up chests with advice from her book "The Big Book of Secrets for Girls". After reading, the young lady will be able to convince everyone that she knows how to cook an unusually delicious borscht or do a proper and quick general cleaning. Many more interesting and useful things will be revealed in the pages of this amazing book.

Wonderful fairy tales about princesses

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Little readers always dream of meeting real princesses and comparing themselves with them. Such an opportunity is provided by the book "Wonderful Tales of Princesses".

Many stories are unfamiliar even to adults. This is an occasion to read them with your daughter, learn about the adventures of the capricious Ondine, rejoice for the Beauty Violetta and meet the lazy princess Sirena.

Beautiful illustrations by Tony Wolfe will delight you with rich colors and interesting composition of the picture.

Books for boys

A selection of interesting and useful books for boys.

The biggest book for boys

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How to surprise and interest a modern boy of 9-10 years old? Offer him the book-encyclopedia "The Biggest Book for Boys", on the pages of which are collected: unusual facts, stories about martial arts, rules of behavior in extreme situations, advice on a healthy lifestyle and building relationships with peers and adults.

The given schemes, tables and bright illustrations improve the perception of the text. The book is written in an interesting, lively language. Its main value is that the authors managed to combine educational and teaching aspects.

Time travel

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The book is useful for those who wonder how to distract the child from gadgets. Children accidentally fall into 9 other eras. The reader, along with the characters, must complete the mission - to return home. But not everything is so simple. There are intricate obstacles on the way and in order to overcome them, you will have to solve puzzles, riddles and rebuses.

The obstacles awaiting travelers are colorfully described - a medieval dungeon, an Egyptian tomb, an Inca cave. Emotional tension persists throughout the story and does not allow the child to lose interest in the quest game. The book carries a powerful intellectual charge.

The authors of the book are Viard Stefani, Kene Mathieu, the artist is Fan Pascal.

Knights. The Mysterious World of the Past

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What kid wouldn't be captivated by the story of knightly tournaments, the preparation of courageous warriors for battle, coats of arms, weapons and armor? The book is interactive, which means that the reader can become a participant in the events described, going back to the Middle Ages.

The game "Real and Legendary Knights" will introduce the reader to historical heroes and their literary prototypes. Numerous cards, flaps, sliding pages contain educational information that complements the main narrative.

Colorful illustrations by S. Dombayan organically complement the story and give young readers room for imagination. Edition editor: Y. Shutova.

If your child enjoys the journey, introduce him to other books in the Mysterious World of the Past series: Bogatyrs, Musketeers, Samurai, Vikings, Pharaohs, Pirates.

Three simple tips for parents

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Respect your child's choice

hand. There is no tragedy here, you just need to talk with the child and find out what he likes to read and why.

Lead by example

“A child learns what he sees in his home” – a well-known saying applies to reading as well. Your example of love for literature is the main motivation for him. Rarely do “non-reading” parents have book lovers in their families. We all dream of raising smart, cultured children, with whom it is interesting and pleasant to communicate in any company. And books are indispensable helpers here. Joint home reading is another way of interesting communication with a child and getting to know his inner world.

Life hack for parents: find the right reading motivation for your child. Together come up with a desired goal for which he will save by completing certain tasks from the parent. For example, read several pages or chapters a day. The Find My Kids app and the new Kids Tasks feature help make this happen!

Help your child to choose useful and interesting books

Your child is not yet good at making choices. Sometimes bright, juicy illustrations mask the content value of the work, mislead, and the child is lost. You, remembering your childhood reading experience or getting acquainted with the annotations to books, can quickly solve the problem of finding the right and useful work.

It is also a good opportunity for parents to offer their child literature in order to correct education in general or solve individual problems.

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