Children’s stories: which ones can not be missing in your library
Family plan! Discover the best stories with which to learn and enjoy with the little ones in the house.
Read, read and read. One of those traditions that should never be lost, whatever the years go by. A way of escaping from the world and connecting with the stories that its authors tell us and that also invite us to dream and create totally parallel worlds. Although in the case of children’s stories , the morals and the learning that are hidden among these stories, become the fundamental pillar of each book.
Thus, and to continue making the little ones continue dreaming and discovering values, it is important to ensure that this ritual continues to be present in most homes around the world. And for this, it is vital to instill in them reading from a very young age , with funny stories and that you hook them from minute one. Next, we present a small selection, between the traditional and the current, with which to make all children love reading.
Index
1. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
A classic among classics, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ is one of those children’s stories that should never be missing in any children’s library. One of the best known books of the Brothers Grimm in which the incredible story of Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and a fearsome big bad wolf is told. However, it will be thanks to the audacity of both Little Red Riding Hood and a young hunter that they will be able to save themselves from the clutches of this feared animal. One of those stories that is passed from generation to generation and that helps share traditions from parents to children.
2. WHERE THE MONSTERS LIVE
It is one of the most famous works written and illustrated by the American Marice Sendak. A book that provoked opposing opinions and whose history did not clearly reflect a moral proper. Sendak set out to break the rules that were imposed at the time of its publication and, with struggle and hope , he got the book published. In it, the incredible story of the mischievous Max is told who, after being punished in his room, moves to a world full of wild creatures and monsters in which he will even become the king himself.
3. THE BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR
With the Grimm brothers again as protagonists and creators of the story, another of the most traditional copies of all history is presented: ‘The brave little tailor’. A children’s story in which its protagonist, a little tailor, manages to hang the gold medal for his incredible bravery and skill. It all started when, while he was sewing, seven flies began to haunt his head and bother him, so he decided to kill them. Hence, the inscription that he decided to embroider himself on his belt, in which one could read ‘Seven in one fell swoop’. It is then that the little tailor sets out on a journey for the whole world to echo his feat . It will be when you have to face the most unexpected situations.
4. CAN I LOOK AT YOUR DIAPER?
This children’s story is one of the works written by Guido Van Genechten, aimed at children between 2 and 5 years old. A title that, first of all, manages to start the smiles of the little ones and that, in turn, manages to generate a certain intrigue and curiosity for what they can find inside. ‘Can I look at your diaper?’ tells the funny story of a friendly little mouse who is concerned about what is in his friends’ diapers. In addition, it can be very useful for those children who are in the phase of leaving the diaper .
5. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
Again, the most traditional stories take control of the shelves again to ensure that the classics never leave us. And it is that, despite the fact that, over the years, new stories adapted to much more different formats and situations are being discovered each time, the need to show the smallest of the house those stories that they were also part of our childhood . And undoubtedly, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ is one of them. A story created by the Brothers Grimm and adapted to the cinema by Walt Disney in which the endearing adventure of Snow White is presented along with seven curious little characters.
6. THE LITTLE GLUTTONOUS CATERPILLAR
From Kókinos publishing house, ‘The gluttonous little caterpillar’ is presented as one of the sweetest and funniest works by illustrator Eric Carle. Through the technique of collage with hand-painted paper by Carle himself, we discover the life cycle of a caterpillar, from being a small egg to becoming a beautiful butterfly. But it will be during its first week of life when the little caterpillar does not stop eating for a single moment and piercing everything that is on the way. With this wonderful story, the little ones will be able to learn , in addition to the life cycle of this insect, about the days of the week, fruits, numbers, etc.
7. THE CHICKEN PEPE
We could say that this adorable and simple children’s story has become the perfect claim for the little ones in the house. Simple but with a catch that catches, ‘El pollo Pepe’ is undoubtedly one of the current classics that should not be missing in any house . But despite the simplicity of its content itself, there is a factor that makes it truly surprising to both children and parents themselves. And it is none other than its pages in pop-up mode, making it possible for the little ones to interact with this wonderful book .
8. MAX AND THE SUPERHEROES
With this story, written by Oriol Malet and Rocío Bonilla, believing in superheroes will be much easier than we thought. A story that gets young and old to sketch smiles as its content progresses and that has saved, for the end, the most surprising surprise of all. It expresses the predilection that little Max feels for superheroes and, especially, for Megapower . And as a good lover of these characters with superpowers, he knows perfectly what are the gifts that characterize him. The best surprise of all will come at night, who will truly be Megapower?
9. WHAT COLOR IS A KISS?
Another of the children’s stories that should always be in a children’s library is ‘What color is a kiss?’. And we have to say that only with the title we manage to fall in love completely. A story captured through the incredible, warm and beautiful illustrations of Rocío Bonilla and that has managed to become one of the favorites of many children . In it, the little protagonist, who loves to paint, faces the doubt about how you draw a kiss … What color are kisses? It will be the unknown from which this story starts and unfolds, until it reaches its denouement.
10. GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
Just by reading its title, the need to want to read it right away appears. Some beautiful and tender words of love that are presented as the perfect plan, between parents and children, before going to sleep. And as guilty of this tenderness we find the illustrator Anita Jeram, who decorates the pages of this story in ink and watercolor, and the writer Sam McBartney, who brushes the pages of this story with texts full of tenderness. Simple but with a moving message, ‘Guess how much I love you’ tells of the challenge that a mother hare and her daughter pose to see who loves the other more . A very special little adventure.
11. THE COLOR MONSTER
One of the children’s stories that, without a doubt, is also triumphing among children’s audiences today is ‘The Color Monster’. And not only the book itself, but also the stuffed animals born from this incredible story full of emotions. Anna Llenas, the author of this beautiful story, tells the adventure between a monster and a girl, in which the latter helps her protagonist to discover different emotions , such as joy, sadness, anger and calm and what is experienced with each of them. A story suitable for children over 2-3 years old with which to begin to experience these common sensations
12. THE GRUFFALO
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer, authors of ‘El Grúfalo’, know very well the essential values to transmit to the smallest of the house -especially, at an early age-. One of the children’s stories that, today, could already be considered a classic and that invites you to learn about the adventures and authentic wisdom of a little mouse. An adventure through the forest in which it is shown and corroborated that cunning will always win by force , getting rid, the little mouse, from being eaten by other animals. Best of all, in addition to its classic version, you can also find its English version and another with the possibility of playing sounds as the story progresses. All a certain with which to learn and have fun at the same time.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.