We live in a world that is increasingly driven by screens and instant gratification. This makes instilling the love and habit of reading in children much more important than ever before and is one of the most important gifts that we can give them (if you need some tips about reading with children, read our blog post here). Books are more than words and pictures on a collection of paper pages — they open the gateway to imagination, empathy, and discovery. Reading is a very important skill that should be nurtured and loved.
That said, reading is so much more than a skill just to be learned – it’s a superpower to be embraced and valued. When children pry open the pages of a book, they are magically transported into worlds where dragons exist, astronauts soar among the stars, and courage knows no bounds. Encouraging children to read can shape who they are, helps expand their horizons, and lays the foundation for learning and a successful future.
From the magical fairy tales that are passed from generation to generation to fantastical exhilarating adventures, reading helps to foster and nurture creativity and curiosity. Books give children the chance to explore unknown places and different worlds, introduces them to some extraordinary characters, and helps them to reimagine and create their own stories, each and every time they pick up a new book. For children, books are like magic wands that transform ordinary afternoons into extraordinary journeys.
Children losing themselves in a book and stories helps to support cognitive and linguistic development along with improving vocabulary, comprehension, and analytical thinking. It also helps with focus and patience – qualities that are sometimes overshadowed in today’s fast-paced digital age.
As parents and guardians, educators and mentors, it’s our role to ensure children have access to books that inspire and empower them, creating a culture of reading. As no one genre or style of book or comic suits every child, let’s celebrate the power of local libraries, share stories, create small and varied accessible bookshelves at home and make books as exciting as the latest app or game.
Encourage children to open a book, turn the pages and lose themselves in the stories and let their imaginations soar. The adventures they undertake within those pages will prepare them for the adventures of life itself.
And children’s books aren’t just for children, they are fun well-written stories that contain some wonderful messages. They not only entertain but educate as well. So welcome to the What’s Good To Read Children’s Reading Corner, where you will find reviews of a variety of children’s books, from picture books to chapter driven stories. Who knows, you or your children might just find something that grabs the attention to spark that reading journey.
