View works that will encourage learning and stimulate the imagination of little ones
Children’s Day is the perfect time to inspire little ones to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of reading. In an age where screens take up so much space, books offer an enriching alternative for learning, awakening curiosity and fueling the imagination.
Giving the gift of a literary work to your child, grandchild, or godchild goes beyond entertainment; it helps cultivate values, emotions and discoveries that will accompany them throughout their lives. Every page turn becomes an opportunity to learn something different. On this special date, see below 12 book suggestions that will turn reading into an unforgettable adventure!
1. The tale of the whale
This book is a fun and explanatory tool for families and educators to introduce children to discussions about environmental education. This story also helps in the development of concepts such as responsibility and collectivity. Through the unusual friendship between a lad and a whale, author Karen Swann shows the degradation of the seas and warns of the dangers of plastic pollution in the ocean.
2. Put down that cell phone
A fun book to teach little ones how to spend less time on their cell phones. The children meet the protagonist Ana, a smart and curious girl who loves to play with her smartphone, just like all the members of her family, who never disconnect from their devices. When a health problem caused by excessive cell phone use forces everyone to put down their screens, she discovers that life offline can be colorful and fun.
3. 1, 2, 3, shall we count?
How many small boats sail the sea? Understanding numbers can be easier if rhyming works. With the aim of being a tool that helps introduce mathematics to beginners childhoodthe book uses scenarios from the child’s daily life, such as a toy box, a bed, animals and colors. At the end, the little one is invited to participate quiz to recap what you’ve learned.
4. A Christmas Carol
Classic that has fascinated adults and children for generations. The work tells the story of the unforgettable character Ebenezer Scrooge, the “sinful and miserly old man” who suffers the consequences of a deplorable life. But all is not lost. This book is an opportunity to bring the whole family together. The beautiful illustrations will win the hearts of young readers and make this edition an unforgettable gift.
5. The tablet and my brain
What really happens to the brain children when does he always use electronics? With a narrative that adapts neurological terms for children’s understanding, this book explains the mechanisms by which electronics can cause damage to children’s developing brains.
6. The problem
Every time the boy spoke to someone, a small monster appeared on the other person’s head. So the boy couldn’t say anything. This little monster was the problem. Will the boy be able to find the courage? And, if confronted, how will the little monster react? Do other children have a similar problem?
7. Wonderful monster talent show
Have you ever thought about what happens in your toy closet at night? There, the little monsters really like to… play! They jump, dance, do somersaults… A real show! But I won’t tell you anything else… You will discover everything by reading and following the dialogue between the text and the beautiful illustrations, which show all the movements of these wonderful artists.
8. Which is bigger?
A simple question, “What’s bigger than a construction ant?”, sparks creative comparisons among the animals in the children’s bookWhat’s bigger?‘. Through fun word games by Yuri de Francco and illustrations by Silvana Rando, the authors give unusual answers to life and make reading an educational moment, perfect for enriching children’s vocabulary and encouraging them to explore new possibilities of imagination.
9. Cat rap
A story, a song or just lots of crazy cats jumping in the air? In this songbook by award-winning Argentine author Pedro Mairal, the small Readers find a great and funny story (or rather, a rap!) about messy and unpredictable felines. With narrative mastery and illustrations that play with the absurd, ‘The Cats’ Rap’ is many things: a cumulative tale in which kittens keep appearing; a song that is impossible to stop listening to and a story that will delight young and old alike.
10. The Three Little Pigs in: After the Wolf’s Breath
Young readers follow the characters in the famous fairy tale whose houses have collapsed. But, unlike the classic, what would happen if the Big Bad Wolf regretted his actions? Written by teacher and poet Palmira Heine, the work invites children to reflect on the value of second chances and the importance of reinventing themselves after making mistakes.
11. The octopus with colored legs
Otto is different from other octopuses in that, although they are all brown, he has one tentacle of each color. However, the protagonist soon realizes that this difference in his body brings abilities that can solve problems. With Claudia Waldmann’s experience as a parent educator and knowledge about it transversal skills by entrepreneur Rafaela Furlan, the authors try to convey essential knowledge about emotional intelligence to children.
12. Turma da Mônica and the mystery of mental superpowers
With analogies to everyday family situations, writer and transpersonal therapist William Sanches and illustrator Mauricio de Sousa bring together teachings for children on how to master the mind. Young readers will learn to exercise the power of self-awareness every day and, from a story full of playfulness, to become self-confident adults.
By Daniela Garbez
Source: Terra
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