The Best Short Stories for Children
A child typically has a favorite book she has read or that has been read to her. As a child grows older, she may remember these books and pass them along to ther children. To choose which short stories are the best is subjective, as children of varying ages each relate to something different. There are, however, short stories that have won awards, have been widely discussed and that have been on bestseller lists, excluding fairy tales and fables.
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Picture Books -- Ages 0-3
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Picture books may have only pictures, but most have very simple words that often directly relate to the pictures. These are simple books to read to a child. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown is an engaging bedtime story in which the child says goodnight to everything around him. "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper is a classic tale about a steam engine chugging its way up a hill. Generations have heard the encouraging chant of "I think I can, I think I can." "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle teaches about a caterpillar's life cycle while it eats through nutritional food. "Winnie the Pooh" by A.A. Milne is a story about a forgetful bear named Winnie the Pooh, his child friend Christopher Robin and their animal friends in the 100-Acre-Wood.
Simple Beginner Books -- Ages 3-6
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Still including pictures, these books have more physical story or more complex messages. Parents can read these books aloud or give them to the child to read with help. "Green Eggs and Ham" or "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Suess are just two of his many books that are fun and exciting to read -- as well as recommended for any age. "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is a classic about a tree that loved a boy. She kept giving to the boy until she could give no more. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak is a highly regarded book about a troubled boy named Max who finds himself transported onto an island full of monsters. He is quickly made the king of the wild things, but finds that he would rather be back at home.
Learning to Read Books -- Ages 6-10
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These are books that kids can read with help at a younger or less advanced age, but are simple enough to read alone as well. "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a story from the late 19th century. It follows a family trying to make a life for themselves on the prairie. "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie is the timeless tale of a boy who never wants to grow up. "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden is the story of a cricket that travels from the country to the city and meets some interesting characters.
Chapter Books -- Ages 10 and up
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"Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool was published in 2010. It takes place during the Great Depression and flashes back to the First World War. Despite some violence, it sends important messages to the reader. "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis is a series of simple chapter books detailing the adventures of the Pevensie children and their relatives. There are religious under/overtones in these books. "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery is a quirky book that tells children that it is all right to be childlike and to think outside of the box.
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