Planning to get good books for your kids? If yes, then there are many books beyond bedtime stories. It is a fact that bedtime storybooks are loved by kids more than anything as they not only get to listen to a sweet story before sleeping, but they also get to spend some time with their parents.
But if you are a new parent trying to introduce the concept of reading and books to your kids, then you are doing the right thing. But for that, as a parent, it is very important to make sure that the books are not just fun for your kids but also teach them something.
While searching the internet, a wide range of books will pop up on your screen, but choosing the right one for your kid is very important. So, to save you time searching, we recommend some of the most classic books for kids, along with animal books for 5-year-olds. Make sure you explore them before choosing the right one for your kid.
Classic Kids Books
Talking about the classic books for kids, our first recommendation is Don’t Eat That: An Absolute Story of Buzz by Debbie Witmer. You are missing a lot if you haven’t introduced this book to your kid!
The story is about two best friends, Buzz and Bandit. Bandit is not that funny, but on the other hand, Buzz keeps irritating him and asking him if his name has now changed and all of his friends should call him ‘Don’t eat that!’. Now, whenever Buzz is about to eat something, his friends yell at him that don’t eat that! Will he ever be able to fix that?
Now, talking about the next book, Rocky’s Friendship by Ateya Quershi is one of the most trendy children’s book. The story is about is about a little girl who finds a unique rock and becomes friends with it. She brings the rock home and shares her adventure with it. Over time, they become best friends and support each other through the hardships of life. It is a great book with a deep message and colorful illustrations for you and your kids to enjoy!
Corduroy by Don Freeman is a very popular book among kids, and the story is about a girl named Lisa who goes to a toy store with her mother. There, she found a little teddy bear, Corduroy and asked her mother if she could get it. As soon as she saw the teddy bear she knew that this was the teddy bear she had always wanted. Even though it was missing a button, now her mother and Lisa are looking for a new button in the store. Corduroy is an unaffected simplicity and a childlike emotion for many kids.
Animal Books for Kids
Kids have a special connection with animals, so introducing animal books for kids is one of the best ideas parents can have. This will not only build up their interest in books but also teach them something about animals.
Regarding the animal books, then Why a Son Needs a Dad by Gregory Lang is very sweet for the kids. This book will teach your kid about animals and how important it is for a child to have a special bond with his father. The book is perfect for gifting your kid on Father’s Day, and this book will teach the kid the importance of family and family relations.
Are you looking for something more fun for your kid? The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith is also a good book to make your kid laugh so hard! The book is filled with a cumulative and funny song that tells the children how the donkey ends up with hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, honky-tonky and more that will fill the kids with laughter!
Conclusion
Bedtime stories are favorites of the kids, but it is also very important to introduce different classic books and other genres to the kids so they can develop their interest in all of them. This will help the kids grow more interest in reading, so we have recommended a few books. Ensure you go through all of them and let us know your reviews.