Books for children – 15 works with true lessons for life

Are you going to read to the little ones? So, choose books for children that contain valuable lessons. Don’t forget that literature is an instrument of education, imagination and references to situations that they can reproduce in real life. That’s why it’s so important to select the works that your little ones will read.

In general, books are a direct influence on what children think, say and reproduce in the environments in which they live. Namely, reading is an exercise in writing and educated language, as we repeat words and expressions, allowing memorization.

In this way, we have selected 15 books that teach true life lessons for the troubled world we currently live in. Every story, character and main message is aimed at children, but adults learn too.

15 books for children with lessons for life

1- A book for us to live in

This book teaches the importance of words, as incredible poetry can be born from them. Furthermore, the work uses feelings to explore different worlds, because the authors believe that incredible things can happen while reading a poem. In fact, the book is filled with a selection of poems! Even more, it has the physical shape of a house, reminiscent of childhood.

2- Here We Are

Author Oliver Jeffers wrote down his conversation with his newborn son about the planet we live on. The caring father presents fun lessons that value life and survival on Earth. On the other hand, he explains in language closer to that of a child, starting from the concepts that he considers important: taking care of the planet and oneself, respecting differences and caring about others.

3- Os Direfentes – Books for Children

The book teaches about diversity among people living in the world. In this way, the characters are presented in an unusual way, forcing the child to develop a mature look at themselves and others.

4- Blackberries

The title of the book refers to fruits, but it also portrays representation, self-esteem and racial pride. The author of the book is the rapper Emicida, being his first work, the text was based on the song from the album Sobre Children, Hips, Nightmares and Homework.

5- Nothing ever happens on my street

This work is part of the book recommendations for children, because it tells the story of a grumpy boy who was always sitting on the sidewalk at home complaining about life. Although he always said that nothing good happened to him, but what he hadn’t realized was that there was a surprising universe around him.

6- The yellow grandmother

In this book, saudade is defined by the author as yellow. This is because her grandmother Esmeralda wore this color in a photo that she remembered. It’s a work that makes us remember such simple things about country life, like waking up before the sun, sleeping next to your dentures in a glass and buying a live rooster at the market for Sunday lunch.

7- Birdhouse – Books for Children

Have you ever seen the little bird house? If not, at least you’ve realized that it’s well made. In this book, the story takes place with two children imagining the lives of the animals inside the mud house, even dressed in suits and dresses. The author explores fantasy and reality, stimulating the imagination of what birds eat, whether they sleep and whether they play chess in their free time.

8- The fabulous friend machine

The book tells the story of a chicken who found a glowing screen in a rural setting. After that, she abandoned her old friends, because she discovered that the machine she found made new friends. In this way, she spent day and night in front of the screen, until she fell into a virtual trap and needed help from her old friends.

9- If I open this door now…

In short, author Alexandre Rampazo provokes reflection on what happens if we go beyond limits. The book portrays fear and optimism, presenting the fear we have of going to the other side of the closet. Have you ever imagined if every time the door opens, something happens?

10- The girl in the books

This title really represents the character very well, as she carries classics, such as Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver’s Travels, Tom Thumb, among others. Admittedly, the little girl is a book fan, she crosses a sea of ​​words, climbs mountains and declares her love for literature.

11- If sharks were men

If sharks were men, would they be more “human”? This is an initial reflection that the book provokes in the reader, showing the reality of animals in comparison to people. Perhaps, they would build cages for the fish, learn to locate the path of the sharks’ mouths and the different classes among them. It’s very similar to today, isn’t it?

12- Despite everything

A book that talks about the difficulty of relationships and virtual hatred. Meanwhile, Colombian author Dipacho talks about love, friendship and the struggles that are worth it. That said, we need to understand who we are in this story – a penguin or not. Despite everything, we must fight for what we believe in, even when the sun rises and melts all the ice beneath our feet.

13 – Manu and Mila – Books for Children

Where is the happiness? This is the question that the characters Manu and Mila are looking for an answer to. Mila thinks that happiness is all around us, from the garden to a drop of water that falls from the sky. On the contrary, Manu believes that happiness can be floating in the ocean or on the top of a mountain. So, they decide to look together.

14- The most elegant giant in the city

This work is among the children’s books most sought after by parents. This is because it tells the story of the giant Jorge, who decides to become elegant. This way, he buys new clothes and shoes, but because he has a kind heart, he ends up donating everything along the way. If he finds someone in need, he doesn’t think twice.

15- Olavo – Books for Children

Whether sadness has color, we don’t know. However, for Olavo it is brown. Sad, he finds a gift when he opens the door to his house. When he feels happy, the environment where he lives begins to take on shades of blue. Meanwhile, he fights for the brown to go away and the blue to remain in his life.

In short, books for children are also for adults, as they convey lessons for a lifetime. Namely, we leave unresolved situations along the way, so these stories can help people of all ages.

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Sources: Crescer Magazine

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