Best Books for Kids
Reading is a cornerstone of learning & education in children. But finding the right books for kids can be challenging, depending on what you’re looking for.
So we gathered some ideas for you for the best children’s books for different ages & circumstances.
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Best Books for Kids
Reading is an amazing skill for kids to practice. It helps with literacy, speech, and brain development. Plus, it can be fun!
So we’re gathering all our favorite books about different topics & for other age groups. Check it out below:
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Summer Reading Books & Programs:
Join in on the special fun, goals, and incentives offered in all of the Summer Reading Programs each year. Most of them allow the kids to choose their own books. But they do offer some great inspiration with titles you may not discover on your own too.
Books to Improve Social Skills:
These books cover a variety of topics and have fun stories to pique the interest of little ones. We’ve rounded up these books with recommendations from our Mom Squad team!
#1 Hooray for Hat by Brian Won-A grumpy elephant gets a surprise and a friend figures out how to cheer him up.
#2 Will You Be My Friend by Susan Lurie – Mouse is shy and has trouble making friends and lands himself a new friend.
#43 Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss-A book that talks about emotions and relates them to color and how we can feel different each day.
#4 What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried by James J Crist Ph.D.– A guide for kids.
#5 Stick Up for Yourself by Gershen Kaufman– A kids guide to personal power and self-esteem
#6 Social Rules for Kids by Sussan Diamond MA CCC– Social rules for success
No matter what books you choose to read with your kids, there’s a benefit to reading! We hope you have fun together.
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