Literature should be a part of children's lives practically from birth. Through books, children learn from fun, discovering new colors, new shapes and sensations. The first phase of initiation into this adventure begins with reading stories since they are babies. As children grow, stories must adapt to new abilities.
Although many books are suitable for different stages, it is important that you make some changes. Taking into account the age of the child and the possible changes produced in his life, is very important since you can find books that facilitate the task of making him understand the little one. Below you will find a list of stories and children's books classified by age.
How to choose a children's book
There is an immense variety of children's books, many different themes adapted to taste of all the world. When you go to buy a book for your son or daughter, you should let yourself be carried away by your own tastes. If reading, even for a child, seems interesting and fun to you, you will know how to express it naturally.
Also think about the current situation of the childIf, for example, you are going to have a little brother and your situation as an only child is going to change. Perhaps you are learning colors or numbers, or are especially attracted to animals. It is important that the story has elements that the child likes, in this way he will feel more attracted by the idea of choosing it.
Books for babies up to 3 years
Crocodile, from the series "From the Cradle to the Moon." Editorial Kalandraka
It is one of the most recommended children's books for children of this age. Its design in the form of poems represented by forms and hieroglyphs, is very attractive and eye-catching for children. An ideal story to stimulate the senses of sight and hearing.
A kiss before going to sleep. From the publisher SM
A cute story perfect to tell before going to bed, based on the kiss that all moms give their children before sleep. Through its sweet and delicate illustrations, the story tells the importance of the good night kiss.
Can I look at your diaper? Edited by SM
This story is designed to children who are in the process of dipping. It narrates the adventures of Mouse, a very curious little friend who wants to look in the diapers of all his friends. When others want to see Mouse's diaper, they are in for a good surprise.
Books for children from 3 to 6 years
In this period, children begin to learn to read, so you must choose appropriate books for this new stage.
They all yawn. From Combel publishing house
This story is ideal for children who play trouble going to sleep. On each page an animal is shown yawning and showing its large mouth, until at the end all the animals sleep. With eye-catching illustrations and a flap mechanism to activate the animals' yawn, perfect for children of these ages.
The color monster. Edited by Flamboyant
An essential book to teach children to differentiate the different emotions, in addition to providing weapons to learn to manage them. Naming each emotion is essential to know how to control it, with the story of the color monster you can help your child in this process.
What does the moon taste like? From the publisher Kalandraka
All animals are curious to discover the taste of the moon, each one stretches its body, neck and arms to try to reach it, but they never arrive. Until they discover that by working as a team, they can reach much higher. A story that helps to understand The importance of teamwork, essential at this stage of child development.
From about 6 or 8 years old, the child begins to understand reading and really enjoy what he reads. It is important differentiate knowing how to read a sentence from reading comprehension, two very different points. So you must involve the child in the purchase of books, so that he can decide and choose the ones that most attract his attention.
However, it is important that you inform yourself well before buying a book that the child has chosen. Since although many books fall within children's literature, they may have negative aspects for the situation specifically for each child.