Yes, I know! The Easter holidays are just around the corner. Many of you will be thinking of activities to do with your children so that they enjoy the rest days (if that is what their homework allows) to the fullest. I am going to propose something very simple: 10 stories to read to your children in spring. Also, you will already know that April is the month of books. And tomorrow is a special day: International Children's and Young People's Book Day! Do you dare to start reading any of the stories on the list today?
But the most important thing is that each of the stories encourages respect for nature and the environment from the pages. Spring seems like an incredible time for them to go camping, hiking and discovering new animals in the field. And the readings are amazing to encourage your children's curiosity and active learning. Do you dare to take a look at the list of stories to read to your children in spring?
Little Tree, by Jenny Bowers and Rachel Williams
Little Tree is the first story I have chosen for the list of stories to read to your children in spring. I gave it to my five-year-old neighbor last year and his mother has told me that he has been delighted ever since. The story tries to go through the seasons with Little Tree since it begins to grow in spring. The illustrations are full of bright colors and allow you to pay attention to a lot of details.
Go through the four seasons of the year with your Little Tree friend:
«The little seed awakens among hundreds of precious flowers and Little Tree begins to grow… Spring has arrived!».
Author Rachel Williams
Illustrator: Jenny bowers
Editorial: Publisher Cubilete (Bruño)
Recommended age: From three years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
My Little Jungle, by Katrin Wiehle
I have not had the pleasure of holding this story in my hands. But it catches my attention and I will tell you why: it is made one hundred percent with recycled paper and ecological ink! Just for that initiative it is already worth taking a look. As I have seen, the book reveals different habitats for children through simple and tender images. In addition to promoting respect for the environment.
"My little forest" leaves us with an inimitable picture of the jungle. Hand in hand with the monkey, the parrot and the jaguar, he invites the little ones to discover the jungle, climb tall trees and find wild animals that live in it, and look for delicious fruits, arousing the interest and curiosity of the youngest for the environment.
Author Katrin wiehle
Editorial: EcoLogez
Recommended age: From three years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
Beetle in company, by Pep Bruno and Rocío Martínez
I discovered Beetle in the company of an early childhood education class (4-5 years old) in which I spent fifteen days watching emotional education work in the classrooms. The teacher showed me it and told me that the children were delighted with the story and that it was their favorite. I took it home to read it and I knew why they liked it so much. The story stars a gang of insects from the forest, the countryside and the park that can be found in spring. Come on… original, creative and fun!
Beetle and his friends have a great time: they push a giant ball up the mountain, they look for the Centipede shoe, they prepare a very special party ... Sometimes they get bored (like any other bug), but with these friends even getting bored is fun.
It is almost mandatory that Beetle in company is on the list of stories to read to your children in spring.
Author Pep bruno
Illustrator: Rocío Martínez
Editorial: Ekaré editions
Recommended age: From three years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
Captain Verdemán, from Bethel Colombo
I also gave this story to a six-year-old girl for her birthday and she loved it. The protagonist is Captain Verdemán, a superhero who tries to rescue a city from the trash because of the waste and laziness of the inhabitants. The story is great for children to start recycling and doing simple things to respect the environment (walking to school, reusing old toys ...)
A new superhero for a new world! A small city is drowning in the piles of garbage, due to the laziness and waste of its inhabitants, but here is our Captain Verdemán, to rescue the city and show that recycling is fun. From 5 years. Captain Verdeman wants to save the planet, but he needs your help!
Author Bethel colombo
Editorial: Editorial Youth
Recommended age: From six years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
Julieta and the Silence of the River, by María Fiter and Romina Martí
Juliet and the silence of the river is essential on the list of stories to read to your children in spring. The story is about a family of fish that day after day they see their river filling with objects and garbage and it is increasingly difficult to live. Highly recommended to teach children the dangers of throwing things into rivers and the importance of recycling to help and improve the environment.
This is the story of a family of fish: father Barbatz, mother Juliet and little Pir, but it is also the story of a river that day by day becomes a place where it is impossible to live. Objects of all kinds, dirt and garbage accumulate in the riverbed: the fish that live there are afraid and do not understand why everything is turning dark and silent. Barbatz sets out on a journey upriver to find the answers to what is happening. And when Julieta gets tired of waiting for Barbatz to return, she decides to go find him to find out what happened to him. Julieta thus begins an adventure that will completely change her life and that of her family.
Author Maria Fiter
Illustrator: Romina Marti
Editorial: siruela
Recommended age: From six years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
My first imaginary of animals in the world, by Ole Könnecke
My first imaginary of animals in the world is a real wonder. It is true that it is not a story as such but its pages, full of details, will encourage curiosity, attention and imagination of children. Children will be able to discover landscapes, animals and plants from different regions. Without a doubt, I could not leave My First Animal Imaginary off the list of stories to read to your children in the spring. It is very worth it!
In this imaginary the child will discover landscapes, animals and plants of the different climatic regions of the Earth. The illustrations contain many details that will feed the child's curiosity. He will not tire of searching, recognizing and naming each image, while enriching his vocabulary.
Author Ole Konnecke
Editorial: SM
Recommended age: three to five years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
The Forests (Wonderful World), by René Mettler
I admit that I fell in love with this book. I also discovered it in my time at a school and I loved it. René Mettler's Forests, like the previous one, is not a story as such either. But it is a book with which children will get to know the animals and plants that live in the forests. In addition, it will teach them that forests not only serve to obtain wood but also protect the Earth. Highly recommended to have in the library!
With this book you will discover the animals, plants and mushrooms that live in forests and you will learn that, in addition to extracting wood from them, forests serve to protect the land, water and air of our planet.
Author René mettler
Editorial: SM
Recommended age: four to six years
Do you want to get this book? You can buy it on Amazon here
The song of the whales, by Carlos Villanes Cairo
For me, this story is the jewel in the crown. Last year I read it with the children I give private lessons to. We spent the last ten minutes of class reading The Song of the Whales. Each child read a paragraph and they loved it. And the truth is that it does not surprise me. The story is about the story of Yak and his grandfather. They are Eskimos and are known to have saved a lot of whales. This time, they will have to travel to California to help these fabulous animals again.
A story that will favor empathy towards animals and the environment. Through Yak and his grandfather, the children will understand how important it is to respect the life of the whales and educate people to help them protect them. The song of the whales had to be on the list of stories to read to your children in spring. Is beautiful!
Yak and his grandfather are Eskimos and live at the North Pole. They are famous throughout the world because they once managed to rescue some whales trapped in the ice. But, unfortunately, the dangers that threaten cetaceans are many and they again need the help of these Eskimos. So this time, Yak and his grandfather will have to travel to Baja California to try to find out the reason that makes dozens of whales appear stranded on the beaches with no apparent explanation.
Author: Carles Villanes Cairo
Editorial: SM, The Steamboat.
Recommended age: eight to twelve years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
Why should I protect nature? by Jen Green and Mike Gordon
In this wonderful story the children will discover together with the protagonists the things they can do to care for and protect nature. The book is great because there are notes for parents and teachers. They also include proposals for playful activities for children to assimilate the content. A great story for children to begin to become aware of the world around them and learn to take care of it.
Why is it important to take care of nature? What can we do to protect it? Join the protagonists of this story and you will find the answers to those questions. The book includes notes for parents and teachers, as well as fun activities that will help reinforce its content.
Author Jen Green
Illustrator: Mike gordon
Editorial: ANAYA
Recommended age: from six years
Do you want to get the book? You can buy it on Amazon here
The Curious Garden, by Peter Brown
Possibly, this tale is another jewel in the crown. The curious garden, tells the story of a boy named Liam and how he discovers that in the gray and monotonous city where he lives, a garden begins to grow. Liam decides to help the plants grow without imagining that his city is going to change completely and that the garden will fill everything with color and joy. A fantastic story to teach children the importance of plants and trees and how necessary it is to take care of them.
One day, while exploring his drab, gray city, a curious boy named Liam discovers a garden in distress. He decides to help the plants grow, without even imagining what he is about to do. Over time, the garden takes on a life of its own and expands throughout the city, changing everything in its path.
Author Peter Brown
Editorial: takatuka
Recommended age: from four years
Do you want to get this book? You can buy it on Amazon here
We are done with the list of stories to read to your children in spring! What has appeared to you? I would love for you to tell me what you read to your children around this time. And if you know any more stories to promote respect for the environment and animals. I hope you liked it!