What makes reading more enjoyable is its ability to entertain and teach. It has become more than a leisure activity or a hobby. Reading is the way for people to understand and learn different things in the world and apply those lessons as they further their journey in life. Because of that, many parents start to introduce practice sharing stories and reading tales to their kids. It’s a good way of developing the comprehension skills of kids and generating their imagination.
So, if you are looking for the best books that can teach your little ones the significant values in different aspects of life, then we have listed below the titles to look out for.
Easter: McEaster Valley by Walter R. Hoge, DVM
Easter: McEaster Valley is a meaningful children’s book by Walter R. Hoge, DVM, that was published last December 22, 2020, by ReadersMagnet. It is a one-of-a-kind story that was primarily written for the author’s kids and now is shared with every kid all across the world. The book conveys the message that life has more to offer and that things might not go as planned. But, where you are now might be exactly the place where you need to be. Easter: McEaster Valley also allows the readers to appreciate every aspect of the world, be respectful to the community, give love to the planet, etc., to enjoy a happier and healthier life.
The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
The bilingual edition of Joanne Robertson’s The Water Walker was published in 2017. It is the tale of the motivated and persistent Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her huge affection for water, which is called Nibi. She starts a journey to boost awareness of water protection for the upcoming generations, as well as for every living being in the world. Nokomis walked along with different bodies of water together with the adults and the youth. The Water Walker, therefore, is a tale encouraging everybody to value and protect the planet.
Sam Tells Stories by Thierry Robberecht
This picture book was penned by Thierry Robberecht and illustrated by Philippe Goossens. The wonderful character from the story Sam Is Never Scared is set to star in a new story intended to teach the little ones about honesty. It follows the tale of Sam, who’s extremely excited to make new buddies in his new school. As a result, he starts to share fabricated stories. After all, he always creates fun bedtime tales for his sibling, who patronizes his storytelling abilities. But, Sam starts to reflect on his actions after the truth starts to emerge. After identifying the differences between storytelling and lying, how would he correct his past actions?
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson’s Each Kindness is the winner of the following awards, Coretta Scott King Honor Award and The Jane Addams Peace Award. From the title itself, readers can already hint that this book is about kindness and anti-bullying. It follows the story of Chloe, who, along with her buddies, won’t let the new girl named Maya play with them. They always shut her down and exclude her every time Maya attempts to join them. When Maya eventually stops going to school, their teacher begins to teach the kids the importance of kindness. Thus, Chloe learned and regretted her actions and treatment towards Maya.
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena is an award-winning and bestselling book published in 2015. It shows how children are innately curious and how beautiful and heartwarming the grandchild-grandparent relationship is. Hence, the story revolves around CJ and his grandmother, who got on a bus after attending church. On their way to the bus stop, and while on the ride, CJ starts to ask questions. His inquisitiveness was satisfied by the answers of his grandmother, who never got tired of answering every question and showing him the beauty of the world.
The Ladybug and the Bully Frog by Caroleann Rice
In 2018, the book The Ladybug and the Bully Frog by Caroleann Rice was published. The title already explains the whole story. Hence, the gist of the tale is to stand up for yourself or others from bullies. In the story, the ladybug, Dot, was picked to help others enjoy the pond that’s without being terrorized by the frog, Milton. Was Dot brave enough to face the bully and have everyone play at the pond? Read to find out.
The Damsel’s Files 