In this articles, we touched on the importance of reading for children, and how it stimulates their imagination and builds their own worlds. كتاب السماح بالرحيل بدف

 

In addition, reading helps develop the child's mentality and ideas, and also enhances his self-confidence, improves his ability to communicate and build social relationships.

 

To read an article: How do I accustom my child to reading, and how do I develop my child’s imagination.

 

Therefore, it is important for parents to encourage their children to read, and the beginning is by identifying appropriate book titles that suit them and motivate them.

 

In this article, we will be your guide to choosing the most famous and important books that your child can start reading, but before that, let us know what are the most important criteria on the basis of choosing appropriate books for children.

 

Criteria for choosing the right book for your child:

The child’s interests: The child’s interests must be taken into consideration when you buy books for him, because otherwise it will lead to an adverse reaction and deter your child from reading.

 

Try to share with him the choice of a list of books according to the fields and topics he likes that catch his attention, so that reading does not become a boring burden.

 

Child’s age: For each age stage, there are appropriate titles that suit their ability to understand and understand, and therefore it is important to check this while choosing a book for your child.

 

Purposeful content: Do not make the process of selecting books random and arbitrary. Rather, you should target books that have high moral or scientific value, add value to the child, and help him in an educational manner.

 

Some books contain phrases that are not suitable for children or stories with adult themes, and parents should pay attention to all of this before buying books for their children.

 

Because this is what makes reading a profitable investment that promotes healthy development of the child’s mind and personality.

 

Now, let us get to know the most famous books and novels suitable for children.

 

List of 40 books intended for children and teenagers:

Kalila and Dimna:

 

It is one of the most important and enjoyable stories in Arab and international literature and contains most of the sermons and wisdom that can be passed on to the child easily and conveniently.

 

The events of this collection of stories by its author, an Indian philosopher, revolve around a group of animals that live in the forest, and many interesting events, conflicts, and adventures take place between them.

 

The novel contains many political and social projections, and the writer wanted to cover it with symbols in order to avoid being tried by the ruler.

 

The book contains a number of wonderful stories distributed across ten chapters. The book was translated by Ibn al-Muqaffa, before it became widely disseminated to this day.

 

The story of Charlotte's Web by Roald Dahl:

 

 It is one of the most famous books aimed at children, with its heroine (Fern Arabelle) and a group of animals.

 

This British novel tells Arabelle's adventures with these animals, by narrating the interactions that take place between the novel's characters.

 

The novel is fun and has a language suitable for children. This book also teaches the child a set of values ​​and lessons such as kindness, kindness, tolerance and cooperation, not to mention that it is one of the books that stimulates the child’s imagination.

 

The Little Prince by Anthony de Saint-Exupéry:

 

 One of the most popular books suitable for children. And even adults too!

 

It is a book that stems from children's imaginations and dreams, and is directed to their secret worlds.

 

The book talks about a very important topic, which is the clash that occurs between young children and adults. While children deal according to their free dreams and their charming way of looking at things, adults come with a very rational and strict vision, which creates a confusing gap that distorts and limits the spirit of magical dreams and free imagination.

 

This book helps children distinguish things, enhance self-confidence, and learn the correct ways to deal with life situations that require fun as well as seriousness. It also invites them to express their thoughts and feelings, and improves their ability to exercise their creativity and imagination with passion and love.

 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Dahl Roald:

 

 A wonderful and meaningful story for children, revolving around the adventures of Charlie and the chocolate tycoon.

 

The story is inspired by imagination, and is full of great lessons and meanings, such as the value of life, contentment, humility and the importance of family. It also talks about what greed and greed do to its owner.

 

It is considered one of the most important international stories nominated for children due to the fertility of its imaginative events and its interesting and fun style that attracts the child’s interest.

 

The Wind and the Willows by Kenneth Gramm:

 

 A beautiful and simple symbolic story, the events of which revolve around four animals, between whom a group of interesting situations and adventures take place.

 

The story aims to teach children values ​​about friendship, goodness, altruism, and other meanings that you will love to implant in your child.

 

It is preferable for her to share her reading with him to explain to him the symbolism and importance of the book.

 

prophets' stories:

 

There is no doubt that the book Stories of the Prophets has passed through every Arab home. It is the booklet that combines pleasure, interest, and religious values, and implants them deeply within the child.

 

Stories of the Prophets are among the most important suggestions directed to parents and children, because of the meanings and lessons they carry.

 

The events of the stories also seem interesting and fascinating to the child, because they relate to miracles and great events that contributed to changing humanity and resurrecting comprehensive human values.

 

The book includes a collection of stories of the prophets, such as our master Adam, the story of Cain and Abel, our master Abraham, the Prophet Moses, the Prophet Jesus, Noah, and our master Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.

 

Try to surround your child with the feelings of beautiful religious stories, and link them to great values, and also try to make him understand the essence of the miracle in them, because this will change him and contribute to his sound upbringing.

 

Universal children's stories by Alexander Pushkin:

 

This collection includes imaginary stories and worlds of utmost magic and dreams for children.

 

The stories come with a fun and interesting narration, with a calm rhythm suitable for a child's mind. It includes international tales such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, The Fisherman and the Fish, and other stories that your children will undoubtedly enjoy.

 

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll:

 

 Who among us did not live his childhood with the feeling of Alice's Adventures in Strange Lands!

 

A universal story and one of the most important books for children.

 

The events of the story revolve around a girl who falls down a rabbit hole, diving into a completely strange world, which is imagination. Perhaps this is what made it a destination for the children of the world, because the story meets their imaginations and satisfies the state of amazement that constantly grows in their minds.

 

It should be noted that the story has been adapted into a movie and an animated series and is still extremely popular today.

 

My Mentally Different Friend by Abeer Muhammad:

 

 An important book by psychological counselor Abeer Muhammad, through which she seeks to accustom children to how their peers with special needs are treated.

 

An important book that helps integrate this group into society.

 

The idea of ​​the book is based on the fact that every child has certain abilities, which we must accept and deal with in a humane and harmless manner.

 

The beautiful thing about the book is that it is based on carefully studied scientific concepts and psychological methods, which makes it an inspiring source for children. In addition, it helps to overcome many of the undesirable attitudes that children may have toward this group as a result of their lack of awareness of medical conditions, such as their fear, bullying, sarcasm, or embarrassing surprise.

 

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson:

 

 You may have previously watched the cartoon (The Secret Garden), which tells the story of the girl Mary and her adventures.

 

Well, the cartoon is adapted from a novel of the same name, starring the child Mary Lennox. The events revolve around the adventures of this child who lost her mother and is forced to live with her aunt.

 

The interesting adventures and the course of events make this book of great importance for children, because it stimulates the imagination and is loaded with metaphorical expressions that come within wonderful drawings that make it truly a secret garden!!

 

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss:

 

What if a cat with a hat appeared in front of you! This is what this universal story tells the child.

 

The story revolves around two children whose mother left them alone with their fish before a unique day came when a cat appeared in front of their house, where adventures and exciting events began.

 

The beautiful thing about this story is that it carries many beautiful values ​​and meanings for children, and teaches them moral lessons in a fun and entertaining manner.

 

Les Miserables:

 

An international novel written by Victor Hugo, one of the most important literary classics of all time.

 

The events of this work revolve around a poor man named Jean Valjean, who takes care of a girl despite the many difficult situations he faces.

 

The novel symbolizes French class in the nineteenth century, and the problems that the poor suffered from in that era.

 

The novel is suitable for teenagers, but it can be simplified and narrated for children, especially since it is relatively large in size, which may make it difficult for young children. It is preferable to share it with them in reading it so that they can enjoy it.

 

One Thousand and One Nights:

 

Who among us does not know the collection One Thousand and One Nights, one of the greatest works written in literature and the most famous fruit of Arabic narration.

 

These stories come from Scheherazade's tongue, with the aim of entertaining the prince for a hidden purpose!

 

She continues to tell stories for a thousand nights; Stories about jinn, goblins, demons, witches, the poor, princes, and other inspiring tales that combined reality and the miraculous through an extremely beautiful language.

 

Although the collection is intended for adults, as it contains scenes that are not suitable for children, there are many revised and simplified editions for children.

 

It is preferable to tell the stories of this collection to your child in an attractive and mysterious way and to preserve their magic by leaving the endings open and incomplete in order to help him develop his imagination and excitement, as well as increase the enjoyment of the narrative.

 

The Garden of Anger by Abeer Muhammad Anwar:

 

An enjoyable book starring three animals, and it concerns Filo, Toto, and Farfour, who are brought together by entertaining and enjoyable events revolving around the quality of anger and how it exaggerates and complicates matters, spoils situations, and deteriorates them.

 

This creative text aims to teach children a set of tips about the necessity of controlling anger, and how it only makes us look like fools and makes things more complicated. He urges them to be patient, calm and deliberate in order to solve and deal with problems.

 

Create your own:

 

It is one of the important developmental books suitable for children, due to its easy expressions, simplicity of style, and clarity.

 

The book covers a set of ideas that help the child build himself and enhance his self-confidence by teaching him different ways of thinking according to situations, how to make decisions, and building a conscious and confident personality.

 

It is highly recommended, and parents can use it to gain some ideas regarding building their children’s personalities by guiding them and devising core values ​​that enhance their positive vision of themselves and life.

 

The Magic Lens by Tony Dieter Lizzie Holly Black:

 

If you want to develop your child's imagination and immerse him in a magical world full of adventures, we recommend the book The Magic Lens. It is the transition that takes your child from his reality to his imagination, that vast expanse unlike anything else.

 

The events of this work revolve around a magical crystal lens that transports everyone who looks into it to a parallel world full of amazement. It is a delicious adventure that captivated the three: Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace, and took them away from their familiar world. What are the stories that the world behind the lens has in store for them? And what adventures they have.

 

A wonderful and amazing work that never fails to entertain children and stimulate their imagination.

 

To the World of Wild Creatures by Maurice Sendak:

 

 What do you think about taking your child on an imaginary trip to the wilderness?!

 

This charming book will help your child experience great emotions and enjoyable experiences in the wild.

 

The events of this international story revolve around Max, whose mother sends him to bed every day without eating dinner. Despite this, Max experiences exciting and magical nights, because every night he decides to travel with his imagination to live with wild creatures, interact with them, and imitate their language, emotions, and problems. Until they made him king.

 

Fun and wonderful stories suitable for children, especially since they enhance the child’s many beautiful meanings and different visions of life.

 

The series of snail stories by Taghreed Al-Najjar:

 

A nice collection of stories about the little girl, Jude, where the author tells us her naughty adventures through a fun narration of her daily details.

 

It is related to a set of traits and behaviors that Joud carries out, and the tiring situations she puts in them, and this is a simulation of children’s lives in reality, as the stories deal with topics such as children’s sleep and their constant desire to stay up late, watching TV and not wanting to eat, all of which are topics that help Educating and educating the child in a fun and attractive narrative style.

 

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingels:

 

A great book for children and adults alike, as it is an autobiographical account of a true experience about living on the prairie.

 

But it is not just about travel literature or describing life in the wild, but rather intertwined and complex feelings that the American writer experienced in her childhood, after they were forced to leave their home after her father was unable to pay the rent.

 

This forced them to leave the city and look for a place to settle, and they found nothing but the wilderness welcoming them with its desolate silence and star-filled sky.

 

The author narrates through her childhood, the travel route, the empty lands, and the feelings of her parents and siblings.

 

The novel is full of wonderful scenes and is an enjoyable book for children and teenagers.

 

Wrinkles of Time by Madeleine Engel:

 

 The first science fiction novel directed at children, its events revolve around the girl Meg Harry, whose physicist father disappears while he is conducting his research on time, so she and her companions decide to search for him.

 

The novel is based on many physical concepts similar to Einstein's relativity. It generates many interesting ideas and arouses the curiosity of readers.

 

A fun and exciting novel for those who want to develop their children's imagination and way of thinking. It also contains many noble feelings about family and friends and a lot of adventures as well.

 

Pooh Bear by Benjamin Hoff:

 

 Who doesn't know "Pooh Bear"? One of the masterpieces of world children's literature.

 

This children's book deals with many human philosophies, about love, goodness, friendship, contentment and contentment, happiness and other concepts that came from the philosophies of Buddha and Chinese philosophy about human existence. Po conveys them to us cheerfully and smoothly with the company of his friends, the owl, the donkey, and the rabbit.

 

The book is full of beautiful and wonderful meanings, and is useful for children to develop their imagination, language, way of thinking, and outlook on things.

 

The book topped sales in America for nearly a full year immediately after its release, and it was also turned into an animation, which was also a great success.

 

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott:

 

 One of the most important and popular literary works among children, young people, and even adults, because of the enjoyable details and aesthetic dimensions it contains about existence and life.

 

The novel is by the American writer Louisa Alcott, and the events of this artistic work revolve around four sisters who live in a warm house full of love and support. Although they are from a poor family and do not have a lot of money, they have values ​​that are richer than anything, and this is what the writer is trying to convey through List the details of these sisters’ diaries, and the situations they face during their lives.

 

The novel also tells about what life holds in terms of dirty dealings, fake faces, and harmful feelings. Despite all this, the sisters maintain their noble morals and their free struggle to enjoy life.

 

The book inspired many art makers, so plays were adapted from it, an cartoon series was produced around this story, and a huge movie was produced in 2019 directed by Greta Gerwig, starring Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep.

 

sleeping Princess:

 

 One of the world's famous stories that has been turned into cartoons, plays, and films, and has also been adapted to build novels and other literary works.

 

The novel, written by Charles Perrault, tells the story of a princess who slept for a hundred years, before the prince woke her up with a kiss of true love.

 

Recently, the idea was adapted to produce a huge movie starring Angelina Jolie, Maleficent: Lady of Evil, and it was a huge success at the time. It will be fun to watch the movie with your children after reading the story, as this will help increase their enjoyment and stimulate their imagination.

 

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe:

 

A book suitable for teenagers and young adults. It tells the story of a man who was trapped on a deserted island for nearly a month after an accident. The story deals with the attempts of this man named Robinson Cruz to stay alive and get off the island and the interesting and enjoyable adventures he faces. The novel carries many great meanings, and it is presented in an interesting and enjoyable style that captivates the reader.

 

What the Stars Have in Store for Us by John Green:

 

 An international novel that swept sales and achieved widespread fame, making it the destination of publishers and translators around the world. In 2014, a movie with the same title was released.

 

The novel tells the story of two young people suffering from cancer, a girl, Hazel Grace, and a young man, August Wazer, who got to know each other during periods of chemotherapy.

 

Despite the illness, the pain of treatment, and the fears of the awaited fate, the two friends insist on continuing their lives and enjoying its details by sending beautiful feelings through a sincere love relationship that brings them together, making life lighter.

 

The novel carries within it many beautiful meanings about life, hope, and the insistence on continuing and striving even in the most painful and complicated moments.

 

The novel is directed to teenagers and young people, and it is recommended that parents be guided and guided to the essential meanings of this work.

 

Narnia by C.S. Lewis:

 

Once again, children's literature leads us to worlds of amazement, pleasure, and exciting adventures.

 

The Book of Narinya, one of the charming books that takes children’s imaginations towards tasting the life of wonders and strangeness, through the lives of young siblings who fled the raids of World War, and while they are in the wardrobe, they dive into a magical world full of fun.

 

In Narnia there is it all: the enchanting nature, the talking dwarves, the animals and the evil one that turns it all into a dark and bleak winter! Which prompts the siblings: Peter, Edmund, Susan, and Lucy, to fight it in order to save this land and restore life to it.

 

For reference, Narnia is the name by which the story is known, while the book was titled: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

 

Alice in Quantum Land:

 

 A modern version of Alice in Wonderland, and a development of the idea while introducing the physical and scientific dimension into it.

 

The novel is written by author Robert Gilmour, and through this story he seeks to introduce the reader to the world of the atom, quantum physics, and extremely small particles, in order to introduce him to a set of scientific principles such as wave functions and the Pauli principle.

 

In this version, Alice appears smaller than an atom, and faces fun and wonderful adventures in this vast world.

 

This story is one of the stories that achieved the difficult equation, combining imagination, fun, reality, and scientific interest, within a smooth and exciting template.

 

Harry Potter:

 

I can't imagine that there is a children's library - and even adults - that would be devoid of the Harry Potter series! One of the most famous series of the twenty-first century.

 

This series, in eight parts, tells the story of a child named Harry Potter who discovers supernatural and magical abilities, which he inherited from his late parents, the most famous wizards at Hogwarts, the only magic school in Britain.

 

Harry Potter joins school where he lives many amazing and captivating adventures, starting from the first part (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) until the last part, where Voldemort is eliminated!

 

Who is Voldemort, what are the secrets of this miraculous series, and the secret of its success in this way.

 

There is also a Harry Potter film series available, which increases children's enjoyment. Despite this, the magic of reading remains unique, and it is never possible to imagine what words can do to a child's mind, especially when it comes to a fun and imaginative series like Harry Potter.

 

Earth's Sun by Julia Vereen:

 

One of the literary works that dealt with adventures on islands and seas. It tells the story of a girl living on a small, remote island that requires her to face many challenges and adventures in order to continue living in peace.

 

A light and enjoyable novel suitable for children and teenagers, especially those who are fond of island stories.

 

The Doomed Major by Jules Verne:

 

Another book about island adventures, escapism and the challenges one faces in deserted places.

 

The events of this novel revolve around a group of men who are forced by some circumstances to be detained on a deserted island. They seek to get out of it by any means possible, which forces them to face many difficulties and challenges.

 

A novel full of mystery, adventure, and exciting scenes, suitable for children and adults.

 

Sufi world:

 

If you want to introduce your child into the worlds of philosophy, this novel is undoubtedly your best choice!

 

A very important and wonderful novel, based on broad knowledge, presented smoothly and intelligently.

 

Targeting a six-year-old girl, the novel tells the history of philosophy and its secrets, so that the writer resorts to a simplified and fun style, through which he explains philosophical history, talks about intellectual eras and philosophical theories, answers questions, challenges concepts and raises questions.

 

The importance of this work lies in the fact that it introduces the child to the world of questions, theories, history, and human understanding through enjoyable storytelling.

 

This novel will help your child have a passion for research and knowledge, and sharing reading with him will undoubtedly enhance the language of dialogue and learning between you.

 

A recommended book for children and adults alike.

 

the darkness:

 

If you are a fan of witch tales and fantasy worlds, this series is a hearty meal to fill your imagination.

 

The series consists of seven parts that tells the adventures of a superhero who has magical powers, because he is the seventh son of a seventh son, according to legend.

 

The events are full of suspense, fun and imagination with a lot of warm feelings that Septimus Heap experiences with his family and friends.

 

The series is available in Arabic, from Dar Nahdet Misr, and it is preferable to read all its parts so that the child can delve into the details of the events.

 

Supernatural:

 

One of the most famous works of fantasy literature in the Arab world is the Paranormal series by the Egyptian writer Dr. Khaled Tawfiq, which tells a group of strange events that happen to Dr. Refaat Ismail, a hematologist. It deals with many mysterious, terrifying, and interesting stories that he experienced or witnessed while... His period of work.

 

It is about supernatural events, about ghosts and their backgrounds in a context of secrets and amazing facts.

 

The beautiful thing about this series is that it contains many scientific facts and exciting information that encourage research and reading in the field of science and medicine.

 

Eighty issues of the series were published, and it was an important companion for the Arab reader and will also be an interesting journey for your child.

 

It should be noted that the writer Khaled Tawfik has a similar series entitled The Yellow Death with 53 issues, but this time, its hero is Dr. Alaa Abdel Azim, who finds himself facing strange diseases and unreasonable events, while he is in Cameroon. 

 

Baba Yaga:

 

One of the most famous folk legends and among the most common stories among children.

 

The story of Baba Yaga, from Russian folklore, tells the story of an evil witch and two children who are abandoned after their mother dies, by an evil stepmother.

 

The events revolve around the adventures that the two children encounter in the desolate forest, and how they get rid of the machinations planned by the old witch with their cleverness, and other stories about peasants, girls, and princes.

 

This folk tale has inspired many writers and filmmakers and given birth to many other fairy tales.

 

Lessons on wheat underfoot:

 

What do you think of the manga? If you are a fan of comic books, here is one of the most important books in this field, Lessons on Wheat Underfoot by writer Nakazu Keiji.

 

This ten-part series tells a story inspired by the author's personal childhood, in Japan. During World War II, amid scenes of the dropping of the Hiroshima bomb.

 

Six-year-old Ji Al-Kifli recounts the days of war, the feelings of fear, sadness, hope, and many profound human details. It contains important projections about good, evil, and dictatorial practices that destroy people in the name of resonant slogans about loyalty to the homeland. An important and creative work that your little one will surely like, and will even capture your interest as well!

 

For reference, the Arabic version of the series “Lessons on Wheat by Foot” was entitled (The Barefoot Jinn).

 

Hello, is there anyone out there:

 

One of the masterpieces of the Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder, author of "Sophie's World".

 

This book revolves around a young child named Joe, who discovers an alien called Mika, after a huge meteor falls from the sky in the garden of his house. Interesting conversations begin between Joe and Mika, which help the child discover many of the worlds of physics, the universe, and principles about time and the idea of ​​evolution.

 

The book comes in a smooth style, simple language, and interesting and enjoyable storytelling. It is also very useful for children who are interested in science and knowledge.

 

marvel:

 

An important and wonderful novel for children, which was included in American school classrooms, as a result of the value of the work and the great meanings it conveys.

 

The events of this novel revolve around a child who suffers from a congenital deformity that makes his appearance look strange, and the internal conflicts he faces as a result.

 

This work narrates in-depth details what a different child may experience among his peers, by talking about the bullying and harmful comments he is exposed to. On the other hand, the book shows the feelings of the child’s family and the challenges they face in order to protect the child and enhance his self-confidence.

 

This work was turned into a movie starring Julia Roberts, entitled Wonder.

 

Little Princess:

 

Who doesn't know Sarah Crowe?! The beautiful Indian princess and her wonderful blonde doll! Your favorite cartoon (Sally) will definitely come to mind!

 

Novels suitable for children

 

Yes, it is actually related to the story of this cartoon series.

 

The events of this novel by the English writer Frances Hodgson Burnett revolve around an orphan girl who came to England with her father, the wealthy businessman Ralph Crowe, and was enrolled in a boarding school in London, Miss Minchin's School, where she received special treatment like a princess.

 

However, one day, Sarah Crowe is surprised by the news of her father's death, the news that turns events upside down, as after Miss Minchin treated her in a special way out of favor with her father's position, she turns against her, turning her into a maid who lives in a dirty basement and loses even her right to study.

 

Then the painful events continue without losing their aesthetic and human character, until pleasant surprises occur that restore Sara’s emirate?!

 

A great universal story, infused with a lot of meaning, and it was turned into a movie in 1995, directed by Alfonso Cuaron.

 

With this, we have finished presenting a diverse guide to a list of the best and most famous books for children. Which book have you included on your child’s reading list? Why not read you too.. We are all children in some way!