In our Kokosek store you will find the most interesting book suggestions for children of all ages.
The benefits of reading books to children
While it may seem unconvincing, children need rituals and order in their daily routines. This contributes to their sense of security. One such regular activity should be reading before bed. This will help calm the mind after a long day of fun and adventure. This is influenced not only by the story in the book but also by the calm, soothing voice of a parent.
Reading to a child, especially before bedtime, also serves as a natural signal to the child that bedtime is approaching. This is a time when it's recommended to limit the amount of stimuli reaching the brain, and above all, minimize exposure to blue light emitted by smartphone and tablet screens. All of this disrupts the secretion of the sleep hormone melatonin.
The benefits of reading books to children include:
- making it easier to fall asleep;
- Building an emotional bond – the opportunity to cuddle up to a beloved parent while reading is invaluable for a child. It's worth choosing books whose plots explore interpersonal relationships and emotions, including the more difficult ones;
- Fostering a toddler's imagination – reading about distant lands, wizards, unusual adventures, and fantastical animals gives a child's imagination a wide range of possibilities. Toddlers create their own images and concepts in their minds, which positively impacts and strengthens synaptic connections in the brain;
- expanding knowledge about the surrounding world - by choosing valuable books, a child has the opportunity to learn about the natural world, distant continents, the history of amazing inventions, etc. This makes a little person not only more intelligent, but also open to what surrounds them.
Sample books for children
What books should you choose for your child? Primarily, choose books that are appropriate for your child's age and personal interests. The most frequently recommended books are:
- a series of adventures about Pucio - for the youngest age group;
- a series about the resolute dog Spot - for little ones;
- well-known and popular legends, e.g. about the Warsaw Mermaid ;
- a series of adventures about Feluś and his emotions,
- books by Adamada publishing house, e.g. " Under the same sky " or " Everyone yawns ";
- proposals from the Zakamarki publishing house, e.g. " Dołek " or " Unlucky birthday with a sock ".
Importantly, it's recommended to choose titles that don't overly engage the child. Therefore, it's better to avoid puzzles, speech therapy exercises, or learning first words.
