The best books for children between 7 and 12 years old

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A book is the best gift you can give your child. It is quite possible that in the beginning, and always depending on how old you are, you will be more grateful for a computer, a tablet or any electronic device that is so abundant today.

Now, in the life of a child there always comes a moment when, without knowing how, he is forever captivated by the pleasure of reading. And that is something that he will do in private, but that without a doubt, we will have promoted. First serving as an example, and then offering that open window in the form of a book through which to be free, dream and discover a world of possibilities. Today in our space we want to show you which are the best books for children between 7 and 12 years old.

Children's books, a personal choice where we can serve as guides

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When transmitting the pleasure of reading to children there is an essential aspect that we must take into account: we must be their role model. A child who sees his parents read is someone who sees reading and dealing with books normalized. However, we must take these dimensions into account:

  • Do not impose a title on children, it is about suggesting, opening doors and having a variety of titles among which, they can suddenly find that particular window that ignites their passion.
  • Instead of giving them a single book, offer them 3, including a classic, one that you yourself have already read. In this way we give you the opportunity to learn about the most traditional and unforgettable literature, while we discover new titles.
  • Reading is not limited to giving books to children, and even less to buying them the compulsory titles in schools. A good reader is also made by visiting libraries and spending some time between bookstores, in the science fiction or graphic novel sections.
  • Another infallible key to transmitting the curiosity of reading is through the cinema. At present there are many titles that have been brought to the big screen and that can serve as a "hook" to catch them, to guide them to an afternoon of discovery in a book to suddenly see that the pages of a novel are more intense than the world of cinema.

Give the child freedom to choose, to say which yes and which no. Now, the power of choice is always given by the opportunity and the suggestion, hence we want to show you a series of titles that should not be missing in our children's library.

The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

A classic if ever there was and an essential literary treasure that every child must discover at some point in their life. The book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry transmits incredible values ​​that we should not miss, essences that never go out of style and that edify the mind and heart:

  • Love, happiness and respect, the need to see beyond appearances, the importance of feeling life from emotions and imagination and not only through reason ...
  • The importance of being a child, of enjoying that time when one is freer and can see reality from many more nuances...

It is crazy to hate roses because only one pricked you or give up your dreams just because one of them did not come true.

The Little Prince

101 things you should do before you grow up (Laura Dower)

This is one of the most original children's books from a few years ago. It is a book to experiment and above all to reflect on.

  • We recommend it for children between 8 and 10 years old and who "have not yet had the pleasure of reading." It is an interactive and fun work where you will find a series of practical sheets with which to do those kinds of things that every child must experience, almost as a rite of passage, before they are older.
  • Some example? Juggling, creating a secret code, making a volcano… They have 101 things to do!

Where the monsters live (Maurice Sendak)

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"Where the monsters live" is an amazing book that usually always has fabulous illustrations to make our children dream. It is one of the most curious, magical and scented children's books that can attract the attention of those naughty boys and girls between 7 and 12 years old.

The argument is as follows: Max usually always goes with his wolf costume doing mischief. His mother always yells at him that "You're a monster!" ... Until one fine day, his adventures reach an extreme limit and he is punished without dinner in his room.

It is then that Max travels to the world of wild things, where he meets real monsters: they are huge, with sharp teeth and amber eyes ... But nevertheless, Max stands as the king, as the most playful of them all.

Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)

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While it is true that the Alice in Wonderland book can be somewhat complex to read, there are very successful editions already adapted for children between 7 and 8 years old which are simply wonderful. Always accompanied by successful illustrations, Lewis Carroll's most classic book is an absolute reference for any child who wants to challenge their imagination and go beyond reality.

It is one of those unquestionable fantasy books that leaves a mark, and that can serve as a lock to captivate any mind, and start as an avid reader. The classics never fail and Alice in Wonderland is a delight.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne)

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Children today know very well who Harry Potter is, and those other characters that the world of cinema popularizes in such a way that it almost accidentally causes the great classics to be lost. It is worthwhile to make available to our children masterpieces that cinema and television no longer popularize, and that somehow capture the authentic meaning of reading: the pleasure of adventure, challenge, mystery, fear and freedom.

  • Jules Verne is and will always be a master when it comes to making the youngest minds dream. Hence, it is worth looking for a beautiful volume with attractive bindings and illustrations to "make the old new", because the old never fails, because it always works, because it always inspires.
  • Kids will enjoy meeting Captain Nemo, to his mystery, to that man who has chosen the sea as a way of life, and who has built a ship as sophisticated as the Nautilus. Feel free to tell him about the visionary power of Jules Verne, and explain that many of the things that appear in the book were written at a time when this type of technology did not yet exist.
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The endless story

Children love mystery and suggestion, so offer them any of these books as someone who offers a challenge, a window to the beyond where they can travel alone to challenge their reality, to be freer and happier.


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  1.   roy said

    Your recommendations are very good Valeria I think there are interesting books for all people, no matter age, but you always have to see your interests so that you can give that beautiful book-reader relationship