26 Books all kids should know before 6

Note: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links Reading to children from their early years is very important. Not only does it provide quiet time to bond with one another, it also encourages children to develop their love for books.  Children learn to love the sound of language long before they notice text. You can get even the youngest of children involved by inviting them to look at the pictures as you read and asking them to point out different items and objects.  As children get older you may notice them holding the books the correct way around and turning pages one at a time. They will begin by recalling parts of the book and read the pictures they see in front of them. Children who are 2 years old+ may begin using stories in their play. Children jump into character mode and act out situations they recall. You can provide invitations to play linked to their interests and favourite books to encourage this further. Here is my list of 26 books all children should know before they reach 6 years old (in no particular order) : 1. Rainbow Fish 2. The Tiger who came to Tea 4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar 5. The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark 6. Each Peach Pear Plum 7. Where the Wild things are 8. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? 9. Elmer 10. Handa's Suprize 11. The Gruffalo 12. Room on the Broom 13. The Three Billy Goats Gruff 14. Little Red Riding Hood 15. The Three Little Pigs 16. The Elves and the Shoemaker 17. The Magic Porridge Pot 18. We're Going on a Bear Hunt 19. Aliens Love Underpants 20. Giraffes Can't Dance 21. Owl Babies 22. Peace at Last 23. Whatever Next 24. The Smartest Giant in Town 25. Dear Zoo 26. Five Minutes Peace How often do you read to your children?  Do your children enjoy reading books to themselves?  Have all of your children's favourite books made our top 25? If not drop us a message and let us know what would have definitely been in your Top 26 list.

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