Reading books to your child is important for the reason that it helps in his or her development. Your child’s literacy improves and sparks his or her creativity and imagination. In addition to this, reading books will build a strong bond between you and your child. However, there is one reason often overlooked on why reading books to your children is important. This reason is the valuable lessons your child can get from reading children’s books. Every children’s book always have lessons to share. So, today in this article. I am going to share to you six promising children’s book your child must read and the valuable lessons that your child can gain from them.

Sammie the Shark and the Return of the Lost Gift

This rising children’s book by Janet Councilman was first published last year, 2019. This book tells the story of a shark named Sammie. Sammie lives in the colorful Coral Bay along with his sea friends. As he was swimming happily something caught his eye. As he swam closer, Sammie finds a very special lost gift. It was a sparkling and flickering object. Sammie the Shark then learned that it is a very special gift for someone whom he love and is special to him. Sammie the Shark teaches the children the lesson of being honest and helpful. He teaches children that when you find a treasure that is not yours. You have to be a good kid and return it to its rightful owner.

Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad

Keith Niles Corman’s first children’s book “Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad” is a story of two cat siblings who went on a tour to the local railroads along their father. They were taught by the railroad workers the basic safety and the proper handling of train engine and equipment. Along the tour, they are also educated on the proper way to cross the railroad and to wear the safety gears for their protection. Mr. Corman’s book teaches children the importance of safety. Katie and Kenny conveys to children how following safety protocols will help in preventing accidents.

Elmer

David McKee’s best-selling children’s book “Elmer” is all about Elmer the elephant. Elmer is different from other elephants his age. Compared to the ordinary color of elephants in his herd, he has bright patchwork colors as skin. He is often teased and laughed on because of this. The book “Elmer” teaches children that being diverse is okay and that you have to love yourself even if your different. Elmer the elephant shows children that you have to embrace the flaws since self-acceptance will make you a lot happier.

The Lorax

This classic book by the renowned Dr. Seuss is about a young boy who met Once-ler in his tall house. Once-ler then tells the boy the story of how everything came to be. Once-ler was once a reckless entrepreneur who chopped the trees in the forest to create Thneed. He was then approached by the Lorax. The Lorax is a small creature who objects the cutting of trees because of the negative outcomes it can cause. However, Once-ler did not pay heed. The chopping of trees then caused of the polluted and destroyed environment. Soon, the reckless entrepreneur realizes what he has done and decided to accept the responsibility. This book teaches children the importance of taking care of not only the environment but also the planet. This story also educates children that for every action their is always a consequence.

The Princess Knight

Cornelia Funke’s debut children’s book shares a story about a princess named Violet. This young princess hopes to show everyone that, just like her brothers, she is also strong and brave. However, her strict king father has other plans in mind. He tells her that she has to get married. In addition to this, her brothers scorn her whenever she insists in joining them. Then, princess Violet took it upon herself that she will prove to them that she is brave, strong, and intelligent. She joined the knight’s jousting competition by disguising herself as a boy. She then won the tournament and revealed her identity to everyone. This book teaches children the importance of bravery and that only you can save yourself.

Where the Wild Things Are

This children’s picture book by Maurice Sendak is a wild and naughty boy named Max. Having been so mischievous, his mother sent him to bed without his supper. In his bedroom, Max begins to imagine that he was sailing away. He sailed to an island of Wild Thing. He was then named as their king. At first, it was all fun and joy. Until, he began to feel lonely and missed his family. He then decides to go home rather than be king. Back in his room, he found that there was supper left for him. In this book, Max teaches children the lesson that being too naughty is not good and that there is no place like home. It also teaches children of the unconditional love of parents to their children