This summer has probably been your longest ever, especially if you haven’t left your house, except for those very few and very precious trips to the supermarket. Your summer plans were probably all ruined, because of you know who (Thank you, Corona!) and you are probably wishing you lived on a tropical island, instead of an island in the middle of the desert. It would have been all easy and doable, except you have a little rascal, who is running around exhausting every ounce of patience you have, opening every drawer there is, making gigantic forts in your living room -not that you are expecting to host anyone right now. After a good 6 months of depleting your creativity looking for ways to entertain that wild child, you are now battling boredom with nothing but a fragile prayer to the almighty, to get you out of your misery and bring bedtime a tad earlier.
Well your prayer may have been answered today! Nothing says goodbye to boredom, like a good book, not for you though, but for that wild child of yours.
Other than fighting boredom, books will give your kids’ brain a gentle wake-up call after this very long break. There has been chitchats in the kids’ psychology world, that kids’ brains are suffering greatly from what they have been experiencing lately, from quarantine, to social-distancing and online learning. So, sneaking in some reading material could be the best thing you do for your child right now.
Here are some of the best chapter books, that could add so much value to your days. These books are suitable for kids aged from 6-9 years old.
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll: Obviously we can’t talk about literature without mentioning Lewis Carroll. Everyone knows the story thanks to Disneyland, but reading Alice’s adventures in the book, takes you to another world -literally! The book is pure joy, you and your child will enjoy it greatly. You can either have it on paper, on kindle, or just get it as an audiobook.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum: This wonderful book is a must read. Beautiful language full of new and enticing words. There are plenty of lessons in the book to learn too, from the real meaning of courage, and kindness, to the true meaning of friendship.
Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White: I must warn you, there might be tears involved (yours, not your child’s). Such a beautiful read. The story of a girl who develops a beautiful relationship, with the animals of the barn, and then you start watching their friendship unfold.
The Geronimo Stilton series, by the Italian author Elizabetta Dami: Very funny and witty. A wise mouse and his entertaining adventures, takes you all over Mouse city.
The Mouse and The Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary: Another interesting series, filled with exciting adventures of a very particular mouse, while he takes us on his journey of self-discovery and courage.
Adventures with Waffle, by Maria Parr: This book is perfect as a summer read, as it talks about beautiful Danish summers, and the adventures of a young boy and his friend. So much to enjoy once you dive in.
Dog Diaries, by Steven Butlerand & James Patterson: I must say this is the funniest book ever! You will hear your child giggle throughout your reading sessions. A very funny dog living his best dog life.
The clumsies series, by Sorrel Anderson: These series are just what you need to brighten up your days. A very rich and funny read about a group of friends and their silly adventures.
Enjoy these books and stay safe!
