Children's Books to Inspire Reading and Foster Imagination
Published: English: 2018 (original: 1945)
Theme: Imaginative Tale
Best for: 6 to 9
“At first Moominmamma was frightened too, but then she said soothingly: “It’s really a very little creature. Wait, and I’ll shine a light on it. Everything looks worse in the dark, you know.” This is wonderful way to be introduced to the family of Moomintrolls, since it is the story where they first came to life…
Published: 1971
Theme: Getting along with others
Best for: ages 7 and up
“When Toft got outside in the darkness he stood and waited on the steps. The sky was a little lighter than the mountains, whose undulating contours rose above Moominvalley.” This little book from Finland is a wonder in character studies, and has delightful language.
Published: 1948
Theme: Fairyworld
Best for: 5-9
“It is autumn in Moomin Valley, for how else can spring come back again?” This quirky little children’s book captured my interest right away because I’m in the midst of teaching phonetic skills to second and third graders…