“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
Reading is one of the most important ingredient in life which can determine your future. The more you read, the more you learn.
Reading, as an activity is something children should pickup from a very early age which can directly develop their brain by sowing the seeds of imagination, creativity, and grasping power. A good reader always ends up being a good writer as well.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic”, said Stephen King. Books are indeed a magic place which can take you to another realm, and reading introduces you to many worlds. There is no better gift you can give your children other than books.
So, here are ten books for children which are a must read to enhance their imagination and creativity.
1. Charlotte’s Web: (1952)
Charlotte’s Web written by E.B Whites was published in 1952. The novel tells the story of Wilbur, a livestock pig and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. The author uses simple and short sentences which makes it an easygoing read for children. The novel was adapted into a movie in 2006 with the same name.
2. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (1964)
Written by the famous writer Roald Dahl in 1964, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the popular books in Children’s Literature. The story features the adventures of a young boy named Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. The movie adaptation of the novel was released in 2005.
3. Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone ( 1997)
4. Where The Wild Things Are (1963)
Written by Maurice Sendak in 1963, Where The Wild Things Are, is an iconic story which has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. The story is about a wild and naughty boy, Max who is send to bed without supper by his exhausted mother. In his room, he imagines sailing far away to a land of Wild things. The novel emphasizes the immense of power imagination.
5. The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1901)
Written and published by Beatrix Potter in 1901, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the story of mischievous and disobedient young Peter rabbit who gets into the garden of Mr. McGregor and is chased around. The story was adapted into movie in 1991, and in 2018, another movie Peter Rabbit was released inspired from the characters of the novel.
6. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (1950)
Written by C.S Lewis and published by Geoffrey Bles in 1950, The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe is a fantasy novel for children. The novel has fans of all ages and so is its’ movie adaptation The Chronicles of Narnia series.
7. Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland (1865)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll is a fantasy novel for children which tells the story of Alice, a young girl who falls through a rabbit hole into the world of anthropomorphic creatures. In 2010, Walt Disney produced Alice In Wonderland, the movie adaptation of the novel directed by Tim Burton.
8. Little Women (1868)
A coming-of-age novel, Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott was published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The novel is about the lives of four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy from their childhood to womanhood. In 2019, the novel was adapted into movie written and directed by Greta Gerwig.
9. Matilda ( 1988)
Written by the famous writer Roald Dahl, Matilda is a children’s novel featuring Matilda Wormwood, a precocious child with uncaring parents and her life in school run by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull. The novel is about how Matilda uses bravery and resilience to gain control and agency even in the face of cruelty.
10. The Hobbit (1937)
The Hobbit written by J.R.R Tolkien is indeed a masterpiece in Children’s literature. It is a fantasy novel on the journey of Bilbo Baggins, the titular hobbit to win a share of the treasure guarded by a dragon named Smaug. Published in 1937, The Hobbit was subject to wide critical acclaim, and was awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best Juvenile fiction.