Introduction
Do you or someone you know have a child that is really into reading? Nadine Gourkow has a couple of friends that have kids that are bookworms. There are hundreds of thousands of books that are written specifically for children. In this article, we are going to share with you just a few of the books that we think your kids will absolutely love to read.
Top Picks
With the holidays upon us, you may be looking for some last-minute gift ideas. Here is our list of books that have withstood the test of time and would be perfect as the main gift is bought in sets, or some easy to wrap stocking stuffers.
- Charlotte’s Web – Written in 1952, this book teaches kids all about acceptance and love. It is a story about the unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider. Some of the other barnyard animals make appearances, but it really focuses on those two main characters. It has even been made into a movie in recent years. We all know that the book is always better than the movie, so pick up your copy today.
- Where the Sidewalk Ends – Written in 1974 by Shel Silverstein, this is more a book of poetry than anything else. The book addresses many different childhood concerns and presents them in a beautiful way. There have been some discrepancies of the purity of the books, but you will have to read them for yourself to judge that. We think the book is pure innocence that wants to teach kids that the problems they are going through are not unique to them – well, not all of them. Other kids feel the same feeling and it is nothing to be ashamed of.
- Green Eggs and Ham – Who amongst us doesn’t love a good Dr. Seuss book? This is one of his most famous books of all time. It was first published in 1960 and to date has sold over 8 million copies. It does have some things that parents may need to explain to children such as driving on a treetop or a moving train is not safe, but all in all, it is just an over-the-top funny story about a person not wanting to eat green eggs and ham.
- Harry Potter Series – If you have some kids that are in what is commonly referred to as the tween stage, these books would be perfect for them. While most of them may have seen the movie already, these books will fill in a lot of blanks that the movie, unfortunately, had to leave out.
- Hunger Games Series – Again, these books are aimed at children that are a little older and may have even seen the movies. This story is a great one that will go down in history as one of the great book series of the 20th
Conclusion
Nadine Gourkow knows that books are a great way to expand your child’s vocabulary as well as allow you to have something to talk about with them. There are a few short days left to pick up a few of these books to share with your kids this Christmas.
