Well all can think of some well loved books from our own childhood. Some of them were educational and inspriring, but some were just funny. Have you shared any of these classic favorites with kids you know today?
We can get in a rut though. It is easy to just keep returning to the old classics when we need to purchase a book for a child we know. While sharing the old classics works for awhile, I also believe we all need to get some new ideas to keep the younger generation entertained and surprised. It is fine to be true to the old favorites, but your live can be richer if you embrace the new. There may be some things you did not know about the childrens books of today.
Here is a question for you. Did you know that a popular movie was based upon a kids book? Many people just figured that this movie started with a screenplay, but the book came first. No, I am not talking about Harry Potter. The book I am writing about is called Shrek! Even if you saw all of the movies, you will still want to read this book about the ugliest ogre! Almost every child has seen a Shrek movie, but I am sure that most of them have not read the book yet.
If a young reader has no interest in ogres, please do not fret. There are great new books for kids that cover almost any type of subject. Find everything from historical fiction to suspense to modern kids coping with real life situations. You can find newer titles that cover almost any topic. Find books that will cheer up, engage, and educate any kid you know.
How can you learn about the best kids books? You can find a lot of great tips about new books on the web. Many great book review sites exist to review and summarize some good selections. Some of the largest online book sellers also include book summaries and reader reviews. These are really helpful because you can find out if other kids and adults enjoyed a book before you buy it yourself.
The problem with large online retailers is that they have so many selections that it is difficult to know where to start. A trusted book reviewer, who highlights a selection of books can be very valuable. Many librarians, children’s book authors, or even parents have started book review sites like this.
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Find more ways to cheer up a friend. Find some great new childrens books and then learn to be happy with yoruself and others.
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