Learn to read kindergarten books

15 Must Have Kindergarten Books for Ages 3 to 6 Years Old

These early reader kindergarten books will help your child learn to read in no time! This list of classic reading books is the perfect place to start reading with your preschool and kindergarten age child!

Whether your child is just starting to learn their letter sounds, or has already started sounding out simple words, these kindergarten books are a great resource for any parent looking to help their child learn to read well!

One of the best ways to help your child learn to read and learn to LOVE reading, is to read TO them! You can also let them read the “simple” words in a larger book to help them get comfortable reading.

As a pre-school and kindergarten teacher, I have taught many children to learn to read and I know it can seem nerve-wracking! But with a few quality resources you really can teach your child to read!

While I’m including a few early readers, most of these books are for you to read to your child. Again, pick a few words and let them read that word (or words) EVERY time it appears!

For example, the words AND and THE make really good words for them to look for and read each time. Or, if a book has a set of words that repeat frequently throughout the book, let them read those instead.

This method of letting the child look at the words while you’re reading (use your finger to mark where you are so they really can follow along) is a great way to let them naturally learn sight words and phonics rules at the same time.

Classic Books for Kids

These books are classic books that will not only help your child learn to love reading, but that spawn fun activities, deep questions, and life lessons along the way!

Each one of these books for early readers has more information if you click on the title or the cover. You can find matching activities, questions to ask your child as you read, even free printables! Be sure to dive deeper into each of these classic books!

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood is a cautionary tale that all children should hear. With many lessons to learn, it’s a very important book! But it can also be a super fun book to read and pretend play with too!

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Corduroy

Corduroy is a simple tale of hope and friendship that will tug on the heartstrings of all who read it! Try these Corduroy book lesson plans- two activities- simple sets of questions for reflection on themes and to check understanding.

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Blueberries for Sal

Blueberries for Sal is everything a good piece of children’s literature should be: beautiful words and illustrations, a hint of silly, and lovely to read over and over again! Plus, it’s another great story to act out!

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If you Give a Pig a Pancake

A modern classic, to be sure, these If you Give a Pig a Pancake activities bring the beloved children’s story to life! Rich in sensory experiences as well as fine and gross motor skills, these fun activities will bring a smile to everyone’s face!

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Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings is one of those classic, simple children’s stories that everyone wants to enjoy again and again. Written and illustrated by the same author as Blueberries for Sal, the story is similarly sweet and the illustrations are equally beautiful.

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Early Reader Books

In this section, you will find books that children can start learning to read on their own! With many small words and a general focus on rhyming words, these books are a wonderful way to get kids excited about reading!

While they might not be “classic” books in the same way that Little Red Riding Hood is a classic, they are still well loved tales that have been used in classrooms for many years!

Fox on a Box

Created in consultation with a language expert, this book is part of an engaging phonics-based series, especially written to help your child learn to read. Not only is the story great fun, it also takes into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading. Fold out pages add to the enjoyment.

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Fancy Nancy: JoJo and the Twins

Many young children are familiar with Fancy Nancy, and this My First I Can Read book is a great introduction to self-reading with characters they already know. This book is crafted for beginning readers using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations.

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Biscuit Plays Ball

Biscuit is considered “everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy” and he’s been delighting readers for decades! Perfect for any small child, the Biscuit books are sweet and simple with timeless artwork that is very reminiscent of the 1940’s early readers!

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Little Critter Book Pack

With over 60 years of fun-filled adventures, Little Critter really IS a classic! My husband grew up on these books and our son has loved them since he was just over a year old!

Instead of recommending a single book, I would recommend getting this entire set of 5 Little Critter books to enjoy with your child!

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Books for grade K kindergarten children aged 5-6

Books for grade K -this list of recommended reading books for kindergartners has been compiled by teachers and school librarians for elementary school children aged 5-6. There is a range of inspirational and engaging books for emerging and more confident readers, including picture books, nursery rhymes, books to share, and books suitable for first independent reading. There are also books to promote discussion, thought, imagination, writing ideas, and provide an impetus for creative art. This list of kindergarten reading recommendations includes titles by Janet Squires, Matt de la Peña, Emily Tetri, Akiko Miyakoshi, and Mary Ann Hoberman.

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

Penelope is really looking forward to starting school and meeting her new classmates. That is, she’s really looking forward to eating them because she’s a T-Rex dinosaur. Soon, however, the tables are turned in this compelling and fun book for children aged 3-5.

School story

Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol

A multi-award-winning picture book that will both amuse and entrance. All Granny wants to do is to be allowed to finish knitting sweaters for her large family – but she keeps being interrupted. To find peace, she leaves home. Her travels take her as far as the moon – meeting goats, bears and aliens along the way. Will she ever finish her knitting?

Classic

Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis

A delightful non-fiction resource book for the classroom or at home. Learn all about water in its many forms, discover all the words used to describe water features, and link them to the illustrations. The simple text explains the entire water cycle and demonstrates why water is so important to us all.

Narrative non fiction

I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty

A clever moral tale about a young frog who finds it difficult to see the good in how things are and instead yearns to be something else. His father, however, is adept at grounding him in reality. A great book for parents to read with their children, or for teachers to read and discuss with a class.

Animal story

The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

A charming story – based on an Aesop fable – about friendship and loyalty in which a mouse who rescues a trapped lion after the lion decides not to eat him. Stunning artwork helps to convey the scale and magnificence of the lion and its Serengeti surroundings.

Fable

Ten on a Twig by Lo Cole

A wonderful counting story – full of repetition – that is ideal for less confident readers to share with adults and read aloud. The inventive and vibrant artwork could provide a great starting point for bulletin boards and classroom displays.

Picture book

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

Jim’s friends have lots of helpful suggestions to try and make him feel happier. But the more they try to help, the grumpier Jim becomes until he has a meltdown. With sparkling and funny artwork throughout, this is a useful story to help younger children discuss empathy. Norman the gorilla is fabulous.

Picture book

I Am Enough by Grace Byers

An award-winning and beautifully illustrated book that teaches children to think positively, believe in themselves, and embrace diversity in the world. A great book to spark questions and conversations.

Diverse

What Color Is Night? by Grant Snider

An imaginative picture book with dream-like nightscapes to capture the imagination of Kindergarten readers. A beautiful book for reading at bedtime.

Bedtime story

Locomotive by Brian Floca

An evocative and thrilling picture book full of onomatopoeic words to thrust the reader into the sights, sound, and atmosphere of railroads and locomotives. A fantastic book for children who are interested in machines.

STEM | Picture book

Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton

A funny story that helps kindergarten-aged children to understand that it’s not always the loudest person that has the best ideas. When a gang of four friends tries to catch a bird, they fail spectacularly, until they listen to the quiet observant member of the group.

Humor

The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires

The traditional Gingerbread Man fairy tale is morphed into a Wild West setting with cacti, cattle, and coyotes. Yeehaw! A wonderful, fun, and immersive rhyming story that uses clever repetition and catchy language.

Modern fairy tale

The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds

Jerome doesn’t collect trading cards, coins or stamps – instead he collects words. Short words, long words, complicated words, and unusual words make up his collection – as well as words that can change and words that persuade. A highly original picture book that is perfect for developing a child’s imagination and interest in language.

Picture book

One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies

A charming and poetic picture book story following the life of one loggerhead turtle as she completes a migration of thousands of miles over three decades. Enlightening, uplifting, and beautifully illustrated, this story is ideal to read and share with younger children.

Animal story

The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat

An enchanting story that follows an imaginary friend that sets out on a long journey to try and find a child to adopt him. Inventive and original, this is a great picture book to help spark creative writing and narrative storytelling ideas.

Picture book

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

When CJ and his grandma travel to and from church every Sunday, he sees places that are very different from where he lives. An atmospheric picture book story that introduces kindergarten children to a diverse range of neighborhoods, people, and backgrounds – sensitively and thoughtfully.

Classic

Pink Is for Boys by Robb Pearlman

A stereotype-busting story that shows children that they can be whatever they want to be – whether it is playing baseball, trying on different colored clothes, or liking unicorns. A good book to provoke discussion and help children develop a sense of empathy and acceptance.

Diverse

Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri

Tiger has a monster that lives under the bed. But this is no ordinary monster – each night it scares aways any nightmares so Tiger can get some sleep. But one day there’s a nightmare too big to scare away. Will Tiger and Monster be able to summon enough courage to overcome the nightmare? An ultimately uplifting and inspiring bedtime story.

Bedtime story

The Way Home in the Night by Akiko Miyakoshi

An atmospheric picture book that’s full of awe and wonder. A young bunny wonders what goes on in the world of night and embarks on an imaginative journey. A great book to spark story ideas in kindergarten classes.

Animal story

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman

When a busy mother has seven children who each want something different to eat all sorts of chaos ensues in funny rhyming verse. A great story to sensitively suggest to children that fussy eating has downsides.

Classic

Ish by Peter H.

Reynolds

Ramon loves to draw, but when one insensitive comment by his older brother threatens to destroy his confidence, his sister Marisol opens his eyes to see problems and obstacles in a new light. An inspirational book, and one that is ideal to read to reluctant and unsure children.

Family

Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

As the zookeeper says goodnight to each animal at bedtime, someone or something very furry and very naughty is following him, with a set of keys. A riotously funny bedtime story with lots of clever visual cues and wordplay repetition.

Classic

Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker

In this colorful picture book for emerging readers, each car on the train is boarded by a different animal, and each animal fills the car with more and more unlikely and amusing luggage and cargo. A great story to encourage children in grade K to read independently.

Rhyming

Goodnight Already! by Jory John

When all exhausted Bear wants to do is go to sleep after a long day, his over-enthusiastic neighbor, Duck won’t stop trying to talk to him. A very funny picture book that helps teach children to respect boundaries and be careful not to annoy others.

Bedtime story

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

A visually engaging story that teaches young readers to overcome fears and realize goals. When Jabari thinks he’s ready to jump off the diving board, suddenly doubts begin to form. Fortunately, his father is on hand to inspire courage.

Diverse

Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell

When a girl walking home from school and a lost wolf cub get caught in a white-out, they both help each other to find the way back home. The lyrical storytelling and atmospheric artwork will inspire children to imagine the situation for themselves.

Animal story

Over the Hills and Far Away: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Elizabeth Hammill

A wonderful collection of beautifully illustrated traditional nursery rhymes, collected from a diverse range of cultures around the world. A great classroom resource for kindergarten.

Nursery rhymes

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath by Julia Finley Mosca

An award-winning and inspirational story, telling the life of Dr. Patricia Bath who achieved her life’s dreams despite her difficult start in life. Fighting injustices, her determination, and courage shine through in this illustrated biography written in rhyme.

Biography

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick

When WW1 vet Harry Colebourn helps rescue a young bear, he decides to name her after his hometown – Winnipeg. The story follows Winnie’s amazing journey around the world to London Zoo which later inspired the famous book Winnie-the-Pooh. An enthralling read.

Narrative non fiction

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9 books that will teach you to read

Early learning to read, as well as the desire to engage in early development with a child, is a trend of recent years. The Clever publishing house recommends which books should be used for activities with the baby, in order not only to teach him to recognize letters and put words out of them, but also to instill a true love of reading.

Primer. Learning to read from 2-3 years old

At what age is it time to learn letters with a baby? Our authors, teachers with experience, Olga Uzorova and Elena Nefedova, believe that you can start from the age of two! Early? Boring? In no case! Kids love letters and games with them. Here, for example, is the letter "Z", which buzzes like a fly, and here is the letter "R", it roars like a lion. And kids are also delighted that syllables and words can be added from letters.

The tasks in the book are selected so that children of 2-3 years old do not get bored with its pages, but get acquainted with new things with interest, playing and joking. This will be very useful for them in the future: knowing all the letters, it is much easier to study with "adult" primers.

Notebook-Primer. Learning to read and write from 2-3 years old

This notebook is the perfect match for the Primer. There are no difficult lessons and boring activities in it.

The new edition is based on the effective method of teaching reading and writing by Olga Uzorova and Elena Nefedova. The main idea of the technique is to captivate and interest the child, which means that you will not be bored. To help parents as much as possible, we put detailed instructions at the beginning of the notebook on how to properly practice it with the baby.

Information is presented in a playful way, with vivid example pictures. Now every new lesson is a game, not just learning to read. Study from a notebook and consolidate your knowledge with a split cash register of letters. With it, you can learn not only to read, but also to write small words and even mini-sentences!

Tosya-Bosya plays with letters

Tosya-Bosya does not sit still, she is always drawn to something new and interesting. In the new book, the cheerful fidget will not only play and be naughty, she will learn letters. And your child will get acquainted with the alphabet with her in a simple and exciting way.

Toshi-Boshi has prepared a lot of tasks for you: learn the word and add the first letters of the names of objects, complete the letters in one of the halves, color the pictures, cross out the extra letters in the words and collect the correct words from the jumbled letters.

We have also prepared many interesting facts. From the book, together with Tosei-Bosei, you can learn about ancient types of writing, about complex symbols and hieroglyphs that were used to replace long words. And if you still can’t write ordinary letters, you can try to come up with your own hieroglyphs with your child.

Vinnie and his friends. Learning the alphabet

Notebook-notebook with a game alphabet for children from 3 to 6 years old with a favorite friend of many children - Winnie the bear and his company.

All the letters of the alphabet are gathered on its pages. Each letter is accompanied by a small rhyme in which it is played out, and an interesting task associated with the rhyme. Draw portraits of Winnie's friends, get out of labyrinths, water vegetables and collect honey while memorizing the letters of the alphabet. An excellent choice for those mothers who seek to distract the child from the TV screen or want to keep the child on the road with maximum benefit.

Animal alphabet. Notebook with games and tasks

Velcro notepad is a win-win move to draw the attention of the little fidget to learning the letters of the native alphabet. Children love Velcro, especially if there is something interesting behind them!

In this notebook, we have collected 150 creative tasks, by completing which the child will develop fine motor skills, memory, attention, coordination, and also learn how to hold a pencil in his hand correctly. After all, without help, the spider will not get into the forest, the fish will be left without shadows, and the elk will wander around the maze! How can you not help here? And the animals, in gratitude for this, will show the fidget all the letters, teach them how to write them and even solve puzzles.

In the country of letters. 200 game tasks

Psychologists and teachers say that children learn best in the game. And it is much more pleasant for parents to play with children than to arrange boring reading and writing classes.

Go to the land of letters with the book by Svetlana Voskresenskaya. Under the cover you will find 200 different tasks for the initial learning to read and write. Learn new letters, look for them in words, make up funny stories from pictures, write and draw hooks and squiggles!

Each spread of the book consists of several tasks for a certain letter. Moving from simple to complex, your child will learn to read first, and then to write in block letters and even syllables. And those parents who like to carefully study various methods will find detailed instructions for classes at the beginning of the book.

I am learning letters. Alphabet-recognition

Alphabet-recognition is a handy box with 32 magic cards and detailed instructions for parents. To start a fun game, you just need to get them all and select the one you need.

Each card will introduce the kid to one of the letters of the Russian alphabet, tell you what words this letter can be found in and teach you how to write it correctly. By the way, you can write directly on the cards: they are reusable, you only need an erasable felt-tip pen.

I am learning to read. Learn the word!

Another beautiful box on a string, in which 32 task cards were hidden. They will introduce the kid to the letters and help him learn to read.

To memorize each letter well, you must first learn how to find it. Found? Now you can read short words. And two-syllable words. And then out of three! That's how we learned to read. And besides the correct words, the cards hide "incorrect" ones, which must be found and underlined. You can underline and draw directly on the cards: they are reusable, as in the ABC-Knowing, and very convenient.

I am learning to write. Logical recipes

And again the box, but this time more complex. It is perfect for those mothers and children who have already got acquainted with the letters and want to learn how to write them. On 32 cards, the kid will have to draw lines, squiggles and various elements of letters, and then the letters themselves. Sometimes you have to count for this, for example, to draw as many large letters F as there are scarves in the picture, and as many small letters F as there are shoes in the picture.

You can write, draw and hatch in "Logical Recipes" on the cards themselves, because they are reusable.

100 books to read to a child under 7 years old

How to teach children to read? We have compiled lists of fiction books for different ages, thanks to which the child will love to read.

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Books for the smallest (from 0 to 2 years old)

At this age, the child himself can only literally try the book on the tooth. However, reading aloud to him is very useful. Firstly, this is a form of communication with the baby, and secondly, listening to you, the baby learns to speak. Poems and songs are especially useful: even very tiny children perceive rhythm well and quickly learn to distinguish intonations. Starting at 6 months old, you can show your baby 2-3 cardboard baby books with simple and realistic illustrations.

How to read?

In a quiet environment. Remove toys that can distract the child, turn off the computer and TV.
Declaim expressively and emotionally, pronouncing all sounds carefully. Change the volume and pace of speech - in general, use acting skills.
Show your child pictures. Child psychologists strongly recommend choosing books with believable illustrations - so the baby will be able to get a true picture of reality.
While reading poems and nursery rhymes, demonstrate the actions that are being discussed. Butt heads for a horned goat, stomp for a clubfoot bear and growl for a tiger.
As soon as the baby gets tired of the book, stop reading and put it away until the next day.
Be patient. If your child only likes one quatrain, read it and don't insist on reading the whole book.

What to read?

Short poems about animals, toys and the world around.
Poems with onomatopoeia.
Rhymes, sayings, riddles.

What to buy?

Sturdy, indestructible and safe toy books that can be chewed on, crushed and even bathed in the bath with pleasure.
Books with animated illustrations: furry animals, croaking frogs, etc.
Illustrated books with moving or three-dimensional elements.
Books with story pictures, even without text. Scroll through them with your child and comment on what is shown in each picture.

References

Aleksandrova Z. Dandelion, New Snow
Aronzon L.
Berestov V. "About the Car", "Merry Summer"
Blaginina E. "Poems for Children"
Zakhoder B. "Songs of Winnie the Pooh"
Kozlov S. "I'm Lying in the Sun", "Panda"
Lagzdyn G. "Cockerel", "Bunny, bunny, dance!"
Mayer N. "Forest laughter"
Marshak S. "Children in a cage"
Moshkovskaya E. "Zoo"
Pikuleva N. "Poems for the smallest"
Russian folk rhymes. White-sided Magpie, Bells, Bells, Ladushki, I'm going to my grandmother, to my grandfather, Bai-bayushki-bayu, Ladybug
Mother Goose Rhymes, English children's poetry translated by S. Marshak and K. Chukovsky
Stepanov V.A. “How do you live? What are you chewing?
Serova E. "Glorious family", "Who lives in the forest"
Tokmakova I. “Summer shower”, “Seasons”
Chebyshev A. “Hedgehog visiting a giraffe”
Chukovsky K. “Hedgehogs are laughing”, “A bunny went out for a walk”

Books for children from 2 up to 4 years

Now the child already understands the words that adults say, shows interest in everything around and tries his best to imitate mom and dad. One fine day, you may find that the baby is very intently "reading" aloud to his plush zoo. In general, it's time to start more serious and meaningful reading!

How to read?

If you started reading a fairy tale to your baby, and he fell asleep or got distracted, then next time you will have to start from the first page. It is still difficult for such young children to remember and combine different episodes of the same story in their heads.
Do not be lazy to read the same thing over and over again if your little conservative asks for it. Use children's love of repetition to memorize poems and stories.
Do not be afraid to take on texts with words unfamiliar to the child. First, most likely, he understands much more than you think. And secondly, the expansion of vocabulary will greatly spur the development of speech.
Carry a book with you. It will come in handy if you need to entertain your baby in transport or in line.
Draw your own illustrations for books together, sculpt characters from plasticine. This will allow the baby to develop fine motor skills and increase interest in reading.

What to read?

Short fairy tales. Let them cover one event or several, but occurring linearly, that is, one after the other.
Short poems (4-12 lines).
Poetic riddles.
Animals and toys are still at the peak of popularity. But now the kid is no longer enough of a cheerful story about “ko” grazing in the meadow - now he needs some kind of relationship, interaction between the characters.

What to buy:

Books with large and very simple illustrations that match the text.
Look for books that allow your child to do things on their own, like sticking stickers, coloring pictures.
Opt for durable and inexpensive editions, the time for reading rare books will come later.

References

Andersen G.-H. Thumbelina, Flint, Tale of the Steadfast Tin Soldier
Barto A. Tamara and I, Little Brother
Garshin V. Traveling Frog
Grimm. "The Bremen Town Musicians", "The Wolf and the Seven Kids", "Thumb Boy", "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "The Brave Tailor"
Dal V. “The Old Man-Year-Old Man”
Donaldson D. “The Gruffalo”
Ershov P. “The Little Humpbacked Horse”
Zakhoder B. “Toptyzhka Bear”
Kipling R. “The Jungle Book”, “The Jungle Book” distant Amazon"
Levin V. "Stupid Horse"
Mamin-Sibiryak D. "Tales", "Alyonushka's Tales"
Marshak S. "The Tale of the Stupid Mouse", "Merry Account"
Mayakovsky V. "What not a page, then an elephant, then a lioness”, “What is good and what is bad?”
Mikhalkov S. "My Puppy", "Stubborn Frog", "Three Little Pigs"
Moritz Y. "The Roof Went Home"
Perro S. "Puss in Boots", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Cinderella", "Sleeping beauty»
Russian folk tales. "Turnip", "Kolobok", "Teremok", "Geese Swans", "Three Bears"
Sef R. "Who looks like whom"
Suteev V. "Under the Mushroom", "Chicken and Duckling", " Who said "meow"?"
Tolstoy L. "Tales and stories"
Tuvim A. "ABC", "Where are the glasses"0121
Kharms D. "Amazing cat", "Liar", "Ship"
Chukovsky K. "Fly-sokotuha", "Cockroach", "Crocodile", "Telephone", "Moidodyr"
Charushin E. "Tomka ", "What kind of animal"
Yasnov M. "The icicle collector", "The bunny went out for a walk"

Books for children from 4 to 6 years old

If the child has already learned and loved to read, you can try to enter into your literary "menu" unillustrated books - it develops the imagination. For ages 4 to 6, long stories are suitable, consisting of several chapters, which can be read many evenings in a row.

How to read?

The child already quite normally perceives the text read without exaggerated recitation. But, of course, you should not deprive the reading of emotions at all - just let the intonation be more natural.
Children no longer get hung up on one fairy tale as much as they used to, but for better perception it still makes sense to read books several times - it's easier to remember the details.
Read chapter by chapter if they are small, otherwise divide the text into separate semantic pieces by yourself. Such a "fractional approach" will help arouse in the child the desire to learn to read independently. Stop literally “at the most interesting place”, and then feel free to start doing your own business: if you want to know what will happen next, let him take the book himself.
Take your child to the children's library. Show and let them look through a variety of publications: miniature books and huge atlases or photo albums.
If it is still difficult for a child to delve into the plot, show him the appropriate cartoon. This will make it easier to perceive what is happening in the book.

What to read?

Adventure stories, novels and short stories full of exciting events.
Stories in the spirit of “a lesson for good fellows” are moderately moralizing and by no means boring.
Encyclopedias for preschoolers and primary school children.
Educational aids to prepare for school.
Books related to the events taking place around the child. For example, before the New Year, you can read stories about Santa Claus.

What to buy:

Books with complex, long study illustrations.
Children's magazines and comics.
Novels and fairy tales with many characters.

List of literature

Bazhov V. “Silver Kopytz”
Bernett F. “Little Princess”
Bianchi V. “Stories about animals”
Volkov A. Wizard
Voronkova L. Voronkova F. "A Girl from the City"
Gaidar A. "Chuk and Gek", "The Blue Cup"
Gauf V. "The Dwarf Nose", "The Story of the Caliph-Stork", "The Story of Little Muk"
Gallico P. " Thomasina
Dr. Seuss Tales
Zoshchenko M. “Stories about Lela and Minka”
Kozlov S. “Hedgehog in the fog”, “In the native forest”
Krylov I.A. "Elephant and Pug", "Crow and Fox"
Lagerlöf S. "Niels' Wonderful Journey with Wild Geese"
Lindgren A. "Emil from Lönneberga", "The Kid and Carlson"
Miln A.A. "Winnie the Pooh and all-all-all"
Tales of the peoples of the world
Nosov N. N. "Dunno and his friends", "The Adventures of Kolya and Misha", "Entertainers", "Dreamers"
Oseeva V. "Blue Leaves", "Magic Word", "What is Lighter"
Oster G. B. "A Kitten named Woof and Other Stories"
Prishvin M. "The Forest Master"
Pushkin A.S. "Fairy Tales"
Raspe R. E. "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen"
Rodari J. "Journey of the Blue Arrow"
Romanova N. "Red Dot Ant"
Russian folk epics
Tolstoy A.N. "The Adventures of Pinocchio"
Wild O. "Star Boy"
Uspensky E. Crocodile Gena and his friends, Holidays in Prostokvashino
Chandler H. J. Tales of Uncle Remus
Chaplin V. Kinuli

Books for children 7 years old

not only you, but also his class teacher will determine the reading circle of your child. Conclude an agreement with a young student: every month you go to a bookstore and buy two books there - you choose one, he chooses the second.

How to read?

It's time to finish reading aloud, maybe for five to ten minutes at night, so that you can sleep better. It's time for your child to start reading on their own.
Read fairy tales and fables by roles.
Teach your child how to write poetry or how to write stories that follow up on favorite books.
Watch a young bibliophile read aloud. Does he get confused in words, swallows syllables, puts stress correctly, etc. Carefully correct all mistakes, and if the baby suddenly has problems with pronunciation and reading comprehension, be sure to contact the doctors.
A first-grader almost every day receives homework “to read a text from such and such to such and such a page” — as a result, a previously pleasant activity turns into a painful obligation for him. Do not forget to praise the student so that he does not lose motivation at all.
Don't worry if your child doesn't read the entire school reading list for the summer. Something from there can be replaced by a film or an audiobook.
By the way, audiobooks, plays and movies are a great way to instill a love of reading. It often happens that after them the children want to "check" with the book.

What to read?

Unadapted children's works with a full story and complex sentences.
That "everyone reads". At this age, it is very important for children to feel "their own" in a group of peers, so you have to be patient a little.
Electronic books. There is no escape from technology, so it is better to use it for good.

What to buy:

Books from the school curriculum.
Books about the child's hobbies. If the kid loves cats, choose a zoological encyclopedia (or a cat detective), if he is fond of hockey - sports, etc. Even for cartoons and computer games that often distract children from reading, you can choose the appropriate novelizations or art books.

References

Adams R. The Hill Dwellers
Barry J. Peter Pan
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Graham K. The Wind in the Willows
Dahl R. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Darrell J. My Family and Other Animals
Dickens D. Stories for Children
Dragunsky V. Stories"
Konopnitskaya M. "About the Gnomes and the Orphan Marys"
Crews J. "My Great-Grandfather, Heroes and Me", "Tim Thaler, or Sold Laughter"
Carroll L. "Alice in Wonderland", "Alice Through the Looking Glass
Legends and Myths of Ancient Greece
London J. "White Fang"
Lewis K. "Chronicles of Narnia"
Nekrasov A. "The Adventures of Captain Vrungel"
Odoevsky V. "The Town in a Snuffbox"
Olesha Y. "Three Fat Men" 9012 Proyler 9012 "Crabat", "Little Baba Yaga", "Little Water"
Raud E.
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