12 children's books to learn to live | Mexican children's books
Children's books and reading have many advantages and benefits for the little ones. Discover these children's book recommendations and make every minute of reading a journey.
Children’s books and reading have many advantages and benefits for the little ones. Discover these children’s book recommendations and make every minute of reading a journey for the children.
Reading children’s books not only improves a child’s vocabulary and helps them understand how to read and write, but also lets them understand different topics about the world and everyday life.
Something else reading books to kids produces is strengthening the emotional bond with a shared activity that can involve the whole family.
And speaking of children’s books… Did you know that 2 April marks International Children’s Book Day?
The date coincides with the birthday of writer Hans Christian Andersen, famous for writing titles such as The Ugly Duckling or The Little Mermaid, among many others. So… shall we celebrate?
Below, discover these book recommendations for children with super entertaining stories and lots of lessons. But first, check out these advantages of reading to the little ones.
3 advantages of reading children’s books
1. Reading to young children prepares them for life
The more you read and your children read, the more knowledge they absorb. After all, reading children’s books with your kids gives them skills to start reading sooner.
They also develop reading skills and it helps them become better readers later on.
2. Reading books of children’s rhymes and verses is important for developing language skills
Even if you talk to your children every day, the vocabulary they acquire, if not complemented by reading, will be repetitive and limited.
Also, many rhymes and verses can be sung, which will help exercise and strengthen the kids’ memory.
3. Exposure to reading exercises children’s brains and stimulates concentration
Reading children’s books to the little ones stimulates their brain activity and can give them the boost they need to support and promote their early reading skills.
It’s important to bring them books suited to their age; otherwise, instead of motivating them, it may have the opposite effect.
Read: Why is the level of education in Mérida higher than in other cities in the country?
By constantly reading to your child every day, they’ll learn to concentrate and stay still for longer periods, which can help later when they go to school.
12 Mexican children’s books and stories to read with your kids
1. La peor señora del mundo, Francisco Hinojosa
This classic tops the list of children’s books. Entertaining and with many lessons, it can’t be missing from family life.
2. Siete esqueletos decapitados, Antonio Malpica
Ideal for teenagers, the protagonist must work out why several children are disappearing.
3. Las muchas muertes de Pancho Villa, Elman Trevizo
Ghosts and mysteries — do you dare work out how Pancho Villa died? Designed for kids who tend to investigate and be detectives.
4. La conspiración de las tías, Gabriela Aguileta Estrada
A trip to Acapulco and two horrible aunts. Will Natalia be able to carry out her secret plan?
5. La media luna, Carmen Villoro
Macunde, a super-intelligent little lion, explores the hidden face of the Moon. Will you go with him?
6. El libro de las cochinadas, Julieta Fierro y Juan Tonda
Science, humour and an encyclopedia with hundreds of facts (a bit gross) but very interesting.
7. Loba, Verónica Murguía
Adventures and a fantasy world are the challenges Soledad, a very particular protagonist, will face. Meet her!
8. Juan no puede esperar, Monique Zepeda
Economics and saving? Learn how to teach your kids these concepts through the story of Juan.
9. El club de la salamandra, Jaime Alfonso Sandoval
Rudolph Green wants to be an explorer. Discover and follow his fabulous adventures.
10. La domadora de miedos, Guadalupe Alemán Lascurain
Horror stories in the voice of Emilia Grosz, a protagonist with a talent for terrifying.
11. El monstruo de colores, Anna Llenas
Very educational — teach your kids how to recognise and tell apart the main emotions.
12. Adivina cuánto te quiero, Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram
Tenderness, love and lots of sweetness in these stories with endearing illustrations.
Without doubt, reading lets us transport ourselves from our own world to another, which fosters imagination.
Between the pages of a book we can immerse ourselves in the characters’ lives and learn about different cultures.
We can also learn new words and phrases, experience a variety of emotions and acquire skills and knowledge.
The learning potential that stories and children’s books convey is tremendous.
The effects of reading on child development are vast, and many studies have highlighted its benefits. As such, teachers and parents are in an excellent position to ensure reading is a key part of children’s daily routine.
Finally, no excuses — on these sites you can find free children’s books:
International Children’s Digital Library. They can’t be downloaded, only read online.
http://es.childrenslibrary.org
La Libroteca. More than 30,000 titles available with just one click.
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