Books for girls aged 6: 26 Books for 6 Years Old Girls

Mango and Bambang The Not-a-Pig by Clara Vulliamy
Mango rescues Bambang, an Asian tapir, from a busy street and the two become best friends. Together they find adventures, learn more about each other, and teach people that Bambang Is. Not. A. Pig. Four sweet stories of friendship and fun.

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Amazingly enough, this princess is able to fight monsters and have a fun birthday party — even though it keeps getting interrupted. These books celebrate girl power with a heroine who can do it all.

Rainbow Magic Fairies by Daisy Meadows
These are very predictable but so many girls (mine included) ADORE these books — they are some of the most checked out books at our library. They’re about two caring human girls who help the magical fairies to get back something Jack Frost’s goblins stole.

They Didn’t Teach This in Worm School: One Worm’s Tale of Survival by Simone Lia
If you like rye humor, you’ll enjoy this hilarious story. It pairs two of the most unlikely of traveling companions together– a worm and a bird. The bird, Laurence, thinks he’s a flamingo and wants to journey to Lake Nakuru National Park where the other flamingos live. The worm, Marcus, besides worrying he’s about to be breakfast, thinks that Laurence looks like a chicken. In hopes that Laurence WON’T eat him for breakfast, Marcus offers to help Laurence navigate to Lake Nakuru. As they travel “the world”, the two develop an unexpected, lovely friendship.

Heartwood Hotel: a True Home by Kallie George, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
Lost in a storm, with no home or destination, Mona the Mouse discovers a beautiful hotel for forest animals. There she works as a maid to earn her room and board. But more than that, she helps solve problems and learns about her family connection to the lovely hotel where she’s invited to stay as long as she wants. This is a sweet, warm-hearted (and wholesome) adventure of resiliency and friendship.

Amy and the Missing Puppy (Critter Club) by Callie Barkley
This series about animal-loving girlfriends gives growing readers an entertaining chapter book they can read by themselves. My daughter loved this series so much!

Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril
I’ve been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author’s son. In this story, Amelia tries to make money for a new bike. Great for 2nd graders (second graders) who love goofy humor and wordplay.

A to Z Mysteries by Rob Roy
This addictive mystery series will keep your kids reading for hours and days and months. My kids read them all more than once – we highly recommend this series, especially for around age 7.

The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery by Martin Widmark, illustrated by Helena Willis
Friends and kid detectives, Jerry and Maya, go undercover in a jewelry store to figure out which of the three employees is stealing diamonds from the owner. It’s puzzling since all the employees are searched before they can leave the store. How are the diamonds going missing and who is taking them? This is a well-written adventure with good pacing and enjoyable characters.

Ranger in Time #1: Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner, illustrated by Kelley McMorris
Ranger, a golden retriever trained for search-and-rescue, travels back to the Oregon Trail to help a family in need. It’s a simple story that introduces the ups and downs of traveling on the Oregon Trail.

Have Fun, Anna Hibiscus!by Atinuke
Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa but in this story, she goes by herself to visit her Granny Canada in Canada where it’s snowy and cold. Anna gets to wear warm clothes and eat new foods. She even gets comfortable with Granny Canada’s dog and makes new friends. This is a delightful story of a wholesome girl on an exciting new adventure.

Good Dog, McTavish by Meg Rosoff, illustrated by Grace Easton
I adore this endearing story about a family in chaos and the dog (and youngest sibling) who fixes everything. The writing is brilliant with subtle, rye humor. When a mom quits “momming”, the youngest daughter, Betty, suggests that the family get a dog. Betty chooses McTavish the dog at a shelter or does McTavish choose them? Right away, he gets to work organizing the family which… takes plans and more plans. SO sweet — I love this wholesome story.

Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery by Raj Haldar, illustrated by Nehra Rawat
Fast-paced and fun, this word-lovers adventure will immerse growing readers (ages 7 – 10) in both a puzzling mystery and the origin of English words that come from India. When Eddie and his friend MJ find his great-grandfather’s big book of words and their history (etymology), they’re magically transported to India where they help a boy solve the clues and find his family’s missing fortune. As they solve the clues, they learn more words with Indian roots — many are from Hindi like bangle and bungalow and others are from Sanskrit like the words jackal and jungle.

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts
Can Rosie and friends invent something to help June paint with casts on her arms? After one disaster after another, including at the art contest, Rosie continues to persevere and problem-solve to find a solution that will work. I’m so glad to see the same whimsical illustrations as the beloved picture books, too.

The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad Butler
My daughter and I loved this entertaining new easy chapter book series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt — a library. But who is the library ghost? Kaz knows that it’s not him. He and his new friend, Claire, decide to be detectives and discover the secret of the mysterious library ghost.

Dolphin Rescue (Animal Planet Adventures #1) by Catherine Nichols
Siblings Maddie and Atticus can’t figure out who is dumping trash everywhere. And when they rescue a baby dolphin entangled in the trash, they know they must get to the bottom of this mystery. Full-color photographs with information about dolphins, marine life, and nonfiction information for readers.

Farm Friends Escape! (Animal Planet Adventures #2) by Gail Herman
I really liked this beginning chapter book. It’s a story with bonus nonfiction information sprinkled throughout. Follow siblings Luke and Sarah (who get along with each other) as they run the petting zoo for their grandparents and learn about life, animals, and crops on a farm.

The Storm (The Lighthouse Family) by Cynthia Rylant
Pandora is a kindhearted cat who lives in a lighthouse all alone. Seabold lives on a boat all alone. Until one day a storm shipwrecks him at the lighthouse. Soon, a friendship develops and the lighthouse isn’t lonely anymore, especially after the friends rescue a family of orphaned mice. Kind characters and a cozy family theme with a gentle adventure make this a wholesome reading choice.

Sparkle Spa: Purple Nails and Puppy Tails by Jill Santopolo
This is a delightful wholesome chapter book series for girls about sisters, Aly and Brooke, who start their own nail business in the back room of their mother’s nail salon for their soccer friends. To help a local animal shelter, the girls decide to give free pedicures to help support the shelter’s efforts to find homes for the animals. And yes, pet-icures are in the story, too!

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Richard Peck, illustrated by Kelly Murphy
This is a simple but charming story about a mouse grows up at Buckingham Palace longing for an identity. Not only does he not know his parents, but he also doesn’t even know his name! Happily, his adventures lead him to a very satisfactory conclusion.

White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan
Zoe’s family rescues dogs in need. A new family has moved in across the street and Phillip, the boy, has stopped speaking. He doesn’t even want to try. But Zoe’s new rescue dog might just help the boy heal and speak. (Also on: Best Chapter Books About Dogs)

Greetings From Somewhere The Mystery of the Mosaic by Harper Paris, illustrated by Marcos Calo
Second in a series, this is a simple story about two kids who accompany their parents to Venice, Italy and get the chance to solve two mysteries. I liked the bits of geography and history and suspect this will be an interesting beginning chapter book series.

Shelter Pet Squad: Jelly Bean by Cynthia Lord
Suzannah joins the Shelter Pet Squad because her apartment building doesn’t allow pets. She meets a sad girl who has to leave her guinea pig, Jelly Bean, at the shelter due to moving. Suzannah promises the girl she’ll find Jelly Bean a good home. Only it’s not as easy as she first thought. The Shelter Pet Squad works together to find the perfect home — a kindergarten classroom.

The Adventures of Sophie Mouse A New Friend by Poppy Green, illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
A new student arrives at Sophie’s school — a SNAKE named Owen! (Yikes!) All the mice students are scared. When Sophie tells her parents, they explain that they knew a really nice snake who moved away which makes Sophie think about giving Owen a chance. Owen rescues Sophie from a dangerous situation and they become good friends. This is an enjoyable story with a lovely message of not judging others based on outward appearances.

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb
I’m not sure if kids will find this story, set in Victorian England, totally relatable. I think kids need to have enough background knowledge about the setting and characters when they’re reading beginning chapter books. That being said, the story is interesting. Our heroine solves a mystery and helps a friend. The line drawing illustrations are lovely and helpful in understanding the developing plot. See what you think and let me know!

The Greatest Star on Earth (Three-Ring Rascals) by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise
When a newspaper reporter decides to write about the greatest star of the circus, all the performers worry so much that they end up getting sabotaging their own acts. Soon the circus is left with no performers and a stand-in ringmaster (who is helped along by the smart book-writing mice. ) This is a fun and funny easy chapter book in a new series, Three Ring Rascals, that both my daughter and I enjoyed.

Recipe for Adventure #1 Naples! by Giada De Laurentiis
Time travel back to Naples, Italy with siblings Emilia and Alfie where they discover a world of pizza and help a new friend and his family with the important missing ingredient. Plus, 2 recipe cards. A great cooking adventure!

I Survived by Lauren Tarshis
Your kids will zip through these fascinating adventures. The books are always about a young person trying to survive a historically important, life-changing event.

Wondrous Rex by Patricia MacLachlan
Maxwell the Magicial brings Grace and her writer aunt Lily his dog Rex to be aunt’s assistant when Aunt Lily and Grace both have writer’s block. Rex is a kind and magical dog who reads, writes, and gives wonderful wisdom about life and writing. His guidance helps both Lily and Grace grow in confidence, inspiration, and love. Absolutely charming!

The Ruby Princess Runs Away by Jahnna N. Malcom
Roxanne, the Red Princess, isn’t ready to rule so she runs away just before her coronation. She stumbles upon a plot to put an imposter Red Princess on the throne. She also meets kindly people who help her to understand that ruling isn’t about being ready but about kindness and friendship. With this new perspective, Roxanne returns to the palace and stops the imposter from stealing her crown. A charming wholesome story in a new series that will appeal to readers ages 7 – 10 who love princesses.

Twig and Turtle: Big Move to a Tiny House by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, illustrated by Paula Franco
It’s Twig’s third first day of third grade. Now they’re living in a tiny house in Colorado where she’s worried about her grandma’s Great Dane who won’t fit in their small home. Twig dreams up the idea of a therapy dog at school but she still needs to find a solution to where Bo can live. Warm-hearted and wholesome, this is a story about friends, family, and a love of animals.

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Kids books Ages 6-8 — Five Books Expert Recommendations

Between the ages of five and eight is usually when children learn to read independently. There is a big difference between the books within this range. You have the easy reader books which resemble picture books, illustrated chapter books which are more like novels, and then novels for children age eight and older.

Easy reader / emerging reader books are short and often come in series so children can build their reading skills by reading one after another and gradually become more confident that way. These books are usually illustrated in colour, and children are often introduced to them at school. 

Chapter books for the 6-7 age range tend to have quite simple language and fast-paced plots. They still have lots of illustrations, usually in black and white. They often come in series and are very popular with newly confident readers who devour them in quick succession. Graphic novels are also popular with readers in this age group. We keep up to date with popular book series for six year olds, book series for seven year olds and book series for eight year olds.

Perhaps to differentiate them from the phonics kids have to work through at school, a lot of the chapter books for 6-8 year olds are funny (at least for the target readership). Enjoying some books with silly humour at this age is not a bad way to start off on a lifetime of reading for pleasure.

It is hard to come by definitive data on dyslexia (or single word decoding and spelling difficulties), but it is clear that it affects a significant proportion of the population in English-speaking countries, with difficulties ranging from mild to severe. Without early-intervention high quality phonics tutoring, many of the children affected develop a dislike of reading.

Remember that audiobooks are another great way to access stories. As audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, more effort is often made to produce excellent ones. More and more of the children’s books recommended on Five Books have an audio version, often published at the same time as the print book.

Don’t stop reading to children as soon as they have learnt to read by themselves; they often still love being read to, and you can choose books that they might not yet feel confident to tackle independently. Besides, don’t you love curling up together on the sofa with a book just as much as they do?

Our book recommendations are made by experts, who explain their choices in an interview.

Scientific picture books provide an enjoyable way for kids to explore different fields of science without realising how much they are learning. Our Children’s Editor picks science books for kids age 4-8 that are informative but also a pleasure to look at, both for children and for the adults that are reading with them.

Beautiful Science Books for 4-8 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children’s Editor

Libraries provide a space for children to read for pleasure and discover the transformative power of books. Children’s author Bahram Rahman shares his favourite picture books about libraries for children age 4-8, and explains why book-recommending algorithms cannot replace librarians.

The Best Books about Libraries for 4-8 Year Olds, recommended by Bahram Rahman

In selecting the best science books for children, the judges of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize identify books that are scientifically accurate as well as accessible and engaging. Katharine Cashman, Professor of Volcanology at Bristol University and Chair of this year’s judging panel, talks us through the six wonderful books that made the 2021 shortlist.

Best Science Books for Children: the 2021 Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize, recommended by Katharine Cashman

To find the best science books for kids, the judges of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize look for books that are not only accurate but also entertaining. Mike Kendall, Professor of Geophysics at Oxford University and chair of this year’s judging panel, talks us through the six fabulous books that made the 2020 shortlist (the final winner will be chosen by the real experts: more than 13,000 kids).

The Best Science Books for Kids: the 2020 Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize, recommended by Mike Kendall

Roald Dahl was one of the 20th century’s most popular children’s authors. Here, Tilly Burn, Archive and Collections Assistant at the wonderful Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, UK, chooses her top Roald Dahl books and discusses the secrets of his enduring appeal.

The Best Roald Dahl Books, recommended by Tilly Burn

Are you longing to get your children as excited about Shakespeare as you are? There’s a lot of books out there to introduce kids to the Bard. Here, Natasha, a 10-year old living in Oxfordshire, recommends some of her favourite retellings of Shakespeare stories.

Best Shakespeare Books for Kids, recommended by Natasha

“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?” Eight-year-old Helen feels the same. Here she tells us why reading graphic novels is fun, relaxing and definitely not for babies – and recommends her current five favourites.

The Best Graphic Novels for Eight Year Olds, selected by Helen

Elves are often misunderstood or misrepresented over the Christmas period – Christmas cracker jokes have never been kind to these tiny heroes of the festive season. Here Igreth the Elf, great-great-great-grandson of Ilbereth the Elf, sets the record straight and introduces five children’s books that celebrate the extraordinary contribution these diminutive creatures make to Christmas itself.

The best books on Elves, recommended by Igreth the Elf

Shelve your cynicism – Santa Claus does exist, and he took the time out to tell us his five favourite Christmas-time books. He’s more of a pictures than a words kind of guy, and he’s been to Las Vegas

The best books on Christmas, recommended by Father Christmas

Great books can introduce kids to economics at a young age, says Rutgers University economics professor Yana van der Meulen Rodgers. Here she picks some lovely story books for 5-10 year olds and explains the key economic concepts they illustrate.

Best Economics Books for Kids, recommended by Yana van der Meulen Rodgers

Books for children from 6 to 9 years old: what to offer a child

At the age of 6-7 years, a new stage begins in a person’s destiny. The child gradually passes into adulthood. Many people go to first grade at this time.

Fairy tales should remain in the life of a small person. However, the content of magical stories becomes completely different. «Teremok» and «Rock-Rock Hen» should be left to younger children. A first-grader needs such fairy tales that would convey knowledge about the world and relationships between people. The heroes of stories can still be magical fairies and evil sorcerers. The plot of the tale should become more complicated.

At the age of six or seven, a fairy tale should remain a fairy tale. The child is not yet ready for the transition to adulthood, where there is no place for fictional characters. However, a magical story should already be of an educational nature, telling about good and evil in a more complex form. The fairy tale begins to bring the child closer to the real world. Some children’s authors strive to combine business with pleasure: to tell an entertaining story with a happy ending and at the same time teach their little reader something new.

«Big Little Girl» by Maria Bershadskaya

The main character of the book is only 7 years old. However, Zhenya is taller than her mother and older sister. Wife doesn’t like staring eyes. She is the most ordinary child, despite her unusually tall stature. The girl is independent. She can sew on buttons and peel potatoes.

One day the main character’s family moves to another city. The wife does not like the new unfamiliar apartment in which she is to live, and the strange yard where no one wants to play with her. And the city itself seems unpleasant. Zhenya seems to be in another world. The father consoles the girl and persuades her to wait a little. The city and its inhabitants can be «tamed».

The kindness and openness of the main character help her overcome all the difficulties that arose after moving to a new place. Zhenya sincerely forgives the neighbor’s children, not accepting her into his circle. And soon the girl has a true friend. Now Zhenya knows that she will definitely be able to «tame» a strange city.

The main character of the story can become a real example for any child due to her positive qualities, hard work and ability to find a way out of a difficult situation.

The Amazing Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

The book is also known as The Amazing Mr. Fox (the word «fox» in English means «fox»). Roald Dahl, as a father of many children, was not alien to the world of childhood and fairy tales. That is why he wrote one of his most famous stories.

The Fox family, consisting of a husband, wife and four children, lives happily and merrily near three farms. A caring family man, Mr. Fox regularly visits farms to steal goslings and chickens. The owners of the estates of Spike, Shock and Shar are reputed to be unkind and very greedy people. One day they decided to unite and deal with the thief and his family. Guns are on the move. However, this measure is ineffective. Then the farmers decided to starve the fox family. But they fail to do so either. Being a fox, the thief is distinguished by cunning and agility. He has a brilliant plan.

One can argue about the usefulness of this book for a child of 6-9 years old. Children may get the impression that stealing is the norm, because the Fox is presented as a goodie. In order to somehow justify the behavior of Mr. Fox, the author talks in detail about the farmers: they are unpleasant, sloppy, abuse food and alcohol. Stealing from such people to feed your family is perfectly acceptable.

«The Adventures of a Little Cod» by Olaf Kusheron

The main character of the book is the Trond cod. The reader gets acquainted with Trond when the little fish was still in the state of eggs. Turning into a fry, the main character begins to explore the world around him. Like all children, he is very mobile and inquisitive. Studying the depths of the sea, Trond gets acquainted with the inhabitants of his native element, who tell the kid about sea animals and other fish. Trond learns about the weather of the Gulf Stream, about what friends and enemies can be, who should be feared and bypassed, and who can be dealt with. Herring are stupid and move only in a school, which led to a complete loss of ingenuity and made them vulnerable. The killer whale is the most dangerous of marine life, it must be feared.

The book is definitely intended for children. But adults will also be able to find in it a lot of interesting and useful things for themselves. Reading a fairy tale with a fictional plot, you get quite plausible information about the inhabitants of the seabed.

All About Baby Nicolas by René Goscinny

The French writer René Goscinny had a friend, an artist named Jean-Jacques Sampe, who once drew the story of an ordinary French boy, Nicolas, who lived in the 1950s. Goscinny decided that such wonderful drawings should not be left without a decent text. Thus, funny stories-comics appeared. Nicolas immediately had fans who were looking forward to each new story. Talented authors were happy to compose new adventures. And the publishers decided to combine them into a separate book.

Perhaps the modern spoiled reader will not be impressed by the stories about the life of little Nicolas, whose childhood passed in the difficult post-war years. French children of those years did not have computers. Most families didn’t even have televisions. American westerns, which could be seen in the cinema, were very popular. Little French willingly imitated the brave cowboys of the wild west.
Considering the book not very interesting after the first page, the reader does not notice how he becomes more and more immersed in reading, realizing that childhood without TV can be very diverse.

«Dog Dog» by Daniel Pennack

It’s not easy for a newborn puppy to survive in this world. If he was not drowned immediately after birth, he can consider himself a real lucky one. But this is not enough. Ahead are waiting for a meeting with a hostile world in which dogs are assigned the worst place. The main character of the book by French writer Daniel Pennac is a small homeless dog. He knew the harshness of this life before he ended up in a Parisian apartment.

Thanks to the imagination of Daniel Pennack, readers will be able to learn many new details about their four-legged pets. After death, according to the author, dogs become trees. Pennak is convinced that outbred dogs simply do not exist. People came up with the idea of ​​dividing animals into purebred and outbred.

The most unusual idea of ​​the book says that it is not the owner who brings up the dog, but the dog finds its owner and brings him up. The dream of every dog ​​is to meet that one person who could be made his friend. The protagonist of the story of the French writer set himself the same goal as all his brothers.

In our next article, we offer you some books that will be interesting and educational for children from 3 to 6 years old.

From early childhood, children need to be taught to read books, and we suggest you pay attention to several educational books for children under 3 years old.

A kind touching tale about the mysterious and little-known world of our four-legged pets will not leave indifferent not only the child, but also his parents.

Author: Vitaly Dubyna

16 best books for children 6 years old

Updated: 09.11.2022 12:46:48

Expert: Kiryakova Anna Vladimirovna

*Overview of the best according to expertology.ru. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

16 best books for children aged 6

We present a review of the 16 best books for children 6 years old.

Nomination	Place	Designation	Rank
The best educational books for children 6 years old	1	«A million questions about the earth and space, travelers and records and a variety of curious things», Mikhailova, Efremenko, Zhurkina	5.0
	2	«Professor Astrocat and His Journey Through the Human Body» by Dominik Volliman and Ben Newman	4.9
	3	«Encyclopedia of the first grader», Elina Golubeva	4.8
	4	«I study the world around: for children 6-7 years old», Natalia Lipskaya	4.7
	5	«I think and decide: for children 5-6 years old.» Natalia Volodina	4.6
	6	“Developing memory with a neuropsychologist”, Suntsova A. V., Kurdyukova S.V.	4.5
The best fiction for children 6 years old	1	The Wizard of the Emerald City, Alexander Volkov	5.0
	2	«Mowgli», Rudyard Kipling	4.9
	3	Chuk and Gek, Arkady Gaidar	4.8
	4	Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll	4.7
	5	«The Kid and Carlson Who Lives on the Roof» by Astrid Lindgren	4.6
	6	«In the Land of Unlearned Lessons», Leah Geraskina	4.5
	7	Brownie Kuzka and magical things, Aleksandrova G.	4.4
	8	«Tales», Konstantin Ushinsky	4.3
	9	The Scarlet Flower, Sergei Aksakov	4. 2
	10	«About the girl Vera and the monkey Anfisa», Eduard Uspensky	4.1

The best educational books for children 6 years old

Learning something new for a child is a normal state. It is important for parents to select the right sources of information so that new knowledge is useful and relevant for the child.

«A million questions about the earth and space, travelers and records and a variety of curious things», Mikhailova, Efremenko, Zhurkina

Rating: 5.0

The Big Books of Necessary Knowledge series includes various children’s encyclopedias. One of the most interesting «Million questions about the earth and space, travelers and records and a variety of curious things» will answer children’s questions about the structure of the cosmos, the planets and the Earth, it contains a lot of information about the geography and peoples of the world. In the book you can find answers to such unusual questions as, for example, why is there no rainbow in winter? Or did dinosaurs and mammoths meet? Why are animals dying? The book will be useful to parents — they will be able to find answers to unexpected children’s questions.

The encyclopedic format suggests a moderate combination of text and illustrations that can make the information more understandable in places. Each mini-text is the answer to the question indicated in the title. No long narrations, everything is clear and to the point.

«Professor Astrocat and his journey through the human body», Volliman Dominik, Newman Ben

Rating: 4.9

The human body is a storehouse of mysteries, the answers to which are in the encyclopedia book «Professor Astrocat and his journey through the human body.»

Astrocat and his friends, reduced to a very small size, go on a journey through the body of the author of the book, Dominic Wolliman. They examine all organs and systems in order, consider what tissues consist of and how they work, the nervous system, eyes, ears, blood channels, digestion, kidneys — there is no place in the body where Astrocat and his friends would not visit.

For a young reader, it will become clear how heredity works, what it means to be alive and how to take care of health. A colorful atlas on the body is a storehouse of valuable facts, answers to simple and intricate questions about the body and health, with which the child can later surprise relatives and friends.

Encyclopedia of the First Grader, Elina Golubeva

Rating: 4.8

«First Grader Encyclopedia» is a book containing a lot of general information about the structure of the Earth, space, the world of animals and plants, the world around us, about discoveries and a lot of interesting facts on various topics.

The encyclopedia is universal, similar to an adult, but created for children — the author used a simple syllable, revealed questions concisely and clearly. Familiar and new words are offered alphabetically, the author reveals their meaning in the form of notes. There are spreads on which a big topic is closed, for example, a story about the school — about classes, about holidays, about the supplies that a student needs.

The book will find answers to unusual questions of children and adults themselves. The encyclopedia will be useful for first-graders to prepare for lessons, to expand the knowledge given at school.

«Exploring the world around: for children aged 6-7», Natalia Lipskaya

Rating: 4.7

“Exploring the World Around: for Children 6-7 Years Old” is a small textbook from the Lomonosov School, an elite educational institution in Moscow. It is aimed at developing the intellectual abilities of the child and expanding his horizons by detailing ideas about objects and phenomena. The book for the age category of 6-7 years old was released in two parts with tasks for the development of mathematical thinking, the correct reading of syllables and sentences, calligraphy. The manual will be useful for preparing for school, for homework and use in kindergarten.

«I count and decide: for children aged 5-6». Natalia Volodina

Rating: 4.6

The book “I Count and Decide: for Children 5-6 Years Old” is also a manual from the Lomonosov Moscow School, aimed at preparing children for school in mathematics. The guys will learn the composition of the first ten numbers, the properties of number series and the relationship of numbers in the series. Children will get to know addition and subtraction closer, learn to solve problems from simple to more complex.

The methodology for teaching children 5-6 years old mathematics is unique, developed by teachers of the Lomonosov school, aimed at better and more effective assimilation by the child of the material that a child needs to know at a certain age, in this case, during preschool training. The manual is suitable for studying at home and in kindergarten under the supervision of teachers.

“Developing memory with a neuropsychologist”, Suntsova A.V., Kurdyukova S.V.

Rating: 4.5

A good memory is needed by all people, especially children, who, like sponges, absorb information, communicate, play, and study. The book «Developing Memory with a Neuropsychologist» contains unique techniques and play exercises to improve memory function in preschool and early school children. They are also suitable for training the memory of adults. With the help of the exercises proposed in the manual, you can strengthen different types of memory in order to make the child’s education at school more productive and interesting, to improve the function of self-control.

Neurolinguistic exercises are simple, presented in a playful way and accompanied by interesting illustrations. The book is recommended for use at home and in kindergarten, parents who want to improve their memory should also pay attention to the tasks.

The best fiction for children aged 6

Reading for children of six years is one of the main sources of information and ways to broaden their horizons. Fiction does this very well.

The Wizard of the Emerald City, Alexander Volkov

Rating: 5.0

Girl Ellie with her dog Totoshka got into the epicenter of a hurricane caused by an evil witch and ended up in a magical land. To return home, the heroine needs to find the almighty Goodwin in the Emerald City — only he can help the girl and her dog.

Ellie goes in search of a wizard. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, who go with her to convey their requests to Goodwin. As it turns out, in order to get what they want and defeat their enemies, the heroes have to overcome their fears and weaknesses.

The journey of Ellie and Totoshka will be the starting point for other adventures in the fairy-tale cycle of works by Alexander Volkov. «The Wizard of the Emerald City» is the first story that we recommend that a child of senior preschool and early school age get acquainted with. The book will teach friendship, mutual assistance and mutual assistance, diligence and the need to work with their weaknesses.

Rudyard Kipling Mowgli

Rating: 4.9

The story of the boy Mowgli is familiar to people all over the world. It is fictional, but many are sure that such a person really existed and grew up in the world of the jungle, where he was raised by the fair wolf Akela, the bear Balu, the boa constrictor Kaa and the brave panther Bagheera.

The story of Mowgli itself is fictional, but there are a number of truthful moments in it. The author Joseph Rudyard Kipling used the legends and beliefs of India, where he was born and spent his childhood, in the work. The customs and way of life of the country are reflected in the collection of stories about the boy from the jungle. The works are written from the position of an attentive and understanding master of nature, therefore Mowgli in this case is an example of how, according to the author, a person should behave in relation to the world around him. It is useful for growing children to know this, so reading stories to a preschooler and a primary school student is definitely useful.

The Mowgli stories are a kind of conversation between the author and the reader, whom Rudyard Kipling teaches to be a real person, to follow the laws of the country, school, team.

Chuk and Gek, Arkady Gaidar

Rating: 4.8

Chuk and Gek live in Moscow with their mother, their father works far away at the foot of the Blue Mountains, is rarely at home and misses the boys. One day, my father writes a letter to my mother inviting the whole family to visit. From this began a great adventure of heroes, familiar to all people born in the USSR and in the post-Soviet space.

The book «Chuk and Huck» is a collection of stories about boys, each is a small story of Chuck and Huck. As they traveled to the Blue Mountains, dragging a hot stone from the swamp, they knew for sure that gray mice had broken the blue cup. Adventures are written in humor, at ease, understandable. The most important thing is that the concepts of friendship, mutual assistance, honesty, happiness are well read in the stories. The author managed to create a confidential conversation with young readers.

In the book «Chuk and Gek» illustrations by Moscow artist Anna Vlamova, giving expressiveness to stories.

Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll

Rating: 4.7

Alice falls into a rabbit hole — an imaginary parallel world where she encounters anthropomorphic characters and unusual phenomena. You can walk on your head there, the rabbit occupies the most prominent place in society, other absurdity is a common thing for this world.

The tale was written by an English mathematician under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll and published back in 1965. The popularity of the work does not fall for the second century either among children or adults, therefore we recommend it for reading. The fairy tale uses a variety of mathematical, linguistic and philosophical jokes, allusions.

The plot is famously twisted, it involves non-standard and well-known fairy tale characters from films. The author allows readers to feel the main dialectical law — the unity of the struggle of opposites in a small and at the same time limitless place — the rabbit hole.

Alice in Wonderland is the first part of a fascinating story, followed by Alice Through the Looking Glass.

«Baby and Carlson, who lives on the roof», Astrid Lindgren

Rating: 4.6

The story «The Kid and Carlson, Who Lives on the Roof» is able to teach a child friendship and love for those whom it may seem difficult to love.

The kid is an ordinary child, a homely obedient boy who one day meets the complete opposite of himself — Carlson, an adult «man in the prime of life» who loves to eat delicious sweet food — pies, jams, sweets. He plays pranks, behaves like a big child, requiring attention, care and love.

Some adults do not understand why Carlson’s hero attracts domestic children, because his behavior cannot be called exemplary. Perhaps they see in him what they are not allowed to play pranks, eat sweets, walk on the roofs. Or maybe the children see in Carlson that very person in need of love and sympathize with him.

«The Kid and Carlson, who lives on the roof» is a story written for children. It is easy and interesting to read, looking at the pictures that complement the plot. The product is suitable for preschoolers and primary school students.

«In the land of unlearned lessons», Liya Geraskina

Rating: 4.5

The cartoon «In the Land of Unlearned Lessons» must have been seen by many children. It was filmed based on the story of the same name by Leah Geraskina.

“In the Land of Unlearned Lessons” is the story of the adventures of the schoolboy Viti in a magical land, where he faces his unfulfilled lessons – a predatory cow, one and a half diggers, watermelons growing on trees. The boy uses school knowledge to buy lemonade, get into the castle to the Imperative Verb, correct all his mistakes made earlier and get home.

The fairy tale will make it clear to the child that doing homework helps to consolidate knowledge that will be useful to a person in life, it can instill a serious approach to learning at school.

Brownie Kuzka and magical things, Alexandrova G.

Rating: 4.4

Kuzka is a cute little brownie who lives in the house and helps the owners in business: either he will remove the ashes, or he will flood the stove, or he will deal with the cattle early in the morning.

Once Kuzka and other brownies Nafanya and Vukolochka set off in different directions to look for a merchant who left magical things and fooled the people. It was one scholar who thought that by selling magical things he was doing good to the people in the village. He had an invisibility cap, a self-assembled tablecloth, walking boots and other outlandish things. The brownies found him and helped fix what the merchant had already done.

The story «Domovenok Kuzka and Magical Things» is included in a series of books about Kuz, which has become a classic of Russian literature. Based on many works, cartoons were shot, the most famous of which is the four-episode “Kuzya Brownie” with the voice acting of the main character in the voice of Georgy Vitsin. Books are well read, stories are perceived by ear — both children and children themselves can read.

Tales, Konstantin Ushinsky

Rating: 4.3

Konstantin Ushinsky wrote fairy tales and stories for children of all ages. For six-year-olds, one should choose publications with such fairy tales as “Children in the Grove”, “Lisa Patrikeevna”, “Brother Ivanushka and Sister Alyonushka”, “The Pranks of the Old Woman-Winter”, “How the Shirt Grew in the Field” and other short stories that will be good perceived by preschoolers. The works from the collection are also suitable for independent reading — fairy tales are short, and in the book they are also diluted with illustrations.

The collection «Tales» by the Soviet teacher Konstantin Ushinsky is a guide to the world of friendship, ingenuity, work and love for others. Fairy tales, using the example of human and animal characters, show everyday situations that can be analyzed and conclusions drawn.

«The Scarlet Flower», Sergey Aksakov

Rating: 4.2

The tale of Sergei Aksakov «The Scarlet Flower» can be called an adaptation of the story of Beauty and the Beast in a Russian way. The merchant’s beloved daughter asked her father to bring the Scarlet Flower from overseas countries. Finding him was not so easy, and the most beautiful grew in the Beast’s garden, in a dense forest.

For the plucked flower, the monster asked for retribution — one of the daughters, who would live in the castle of the beast in honor and freedom, or the merchant would have to return and give her head for what she had done. The youngest daughter agreed to go to the Beast. She settled in the castle, where she began to live in luxury, and her desires were immediately fulfilled. The girl got used to the beast, and later fell in love with him, which broke the magic spell — the monster turned out to be an enchanted prince.

For those children who watched the cartoon of the same name, we recommend reading the book anyway — in the story the story is revealed more capaciously, it contains more important details that are not in the animated film.