The best children’s books: biographies, stories, art literature, proverbs, coloring pages. TOP encyclopedias about dinosaurs and nature. Books for children from 6 years – 14 years.
The shelves of libraries and bookstores, designed for the little ones, are full of collections of children’s books. But to find in this stream a book that will really interest the child, it does not matter if he is in kindergarten or adolescent, it is an almost impossible task.
It is best to use our tips and go through this list of recommended books for children, suitable for all ages. We have chosen the highest quality book news, reprints and very recent works, to guide parents in the market of literature and classic books.
Among them are illustrated stories, but also biographical books for children, fictional, scientific and educational, by Romanian and foreign writers.
This children’s book top is designed to make you fall in love with reading at a very young age.
It is a collection of children’s books that can be read aloud, first considering the pictures, then reading the beautiful lines of each page.
GENDER TREE by Shel Silverstein
It is one of the most recommended reading books for children aged 1-6. There was a boy in the world. Every day he came to play in a meadow where a wild apple grew. The boy climbed on the apple tree, swayed on the branches and ate its fruit.
The apple gave the boy everything he needed for happiness. But time passed, the boy grew up, and fortunately he needed more and more. The apple offered everything without a trace, only for the boy to fulfill his dreams and be happy.
This brilliant parable of true love, which requires nothing in return, was first published in 1964 and has been traveling the world for half a century. The book has long been in the best-selling charts in the world, translated into over 30 languages, and its circulation over the years has exceeded eight million copies.
SHACKLETON’S EXPEDITION by William Grill
A book suitable for 8-9 year olds. At the end of the “golden age of polar exploration,” British traveler Ernest Shackleton embarked on a long expedition to cross the frozen heart of Antarctica.
But his plans were not destined to come true. The “Endurance” ship approaching the mainland was locked in ice and sank. Left without a ship, thousands of miles from home, the team desperately tried to escape and set off across the Antarctic ice for help.
The true story of Shackleton’s heroic expedition went down in the history of polar research as an example of the courage and resilience of people who managed to survive in extreme conditions.
The British writer William Grill retold this story to the children, decorating it with stunning illustrations that recreate the smallest details of the expedition with documentary accuracy.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORIES by the Brothers Grimm
When we say “stories”, we immediately think of “Bremen Musicians”, “Cinderella” and “Snow White”. Children get used to these stories quite early, watching cartoons or reading adapted versions. These stories may seem a little exaggerated and slightly bloody.
Everything is due to the times and the customs, because the Brothers Grimm lived in the hardest century – the 19th century. For this reason, we recommend these story books for children 6 years and older.
A STRANGER IN THE GARDEN by Sven Nurdkvist
The Swedish writer’s book recounts the emotional friendship of Scandinavian farmer Petson and kitten Findus. This story has won the hearts of 7-8 year old readers around the world.
BROTHER AND KARLSSON ON THE ROOF by Astrid Lindgren
A small proportion of parents accuse this book of being uneducated, but others continue to read Astrid Lindgren’s immortal story about Karlsson.
It is the story of a seven-year-old boy and his imaginary friend, Karlsson on the roof. An ordinary family lives on a very ordinary street in Stockholm, in a very ordinary house.
There is only one unusual person in the whole house, Karlsson on the roof, a very small and stocky gentleman who can fly with the help of a motorbike on his back. The little brother, the youngest of the family’s children, and Karlsson go through many and funny adventures together.
THE UGLY DUCK by Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen’s stories can’t be called hilarious. They belong to other strands of the child’s soul: anticipation, fear, and the desire for good to conquer evil in the end. By the way, the latter does not always happen in Andersen’s books.
However, this story is one of the best books for 10-year-olds who are not very self-confident.
EVERYTHING ABOUT MOOMIN by Tove Jansson
Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson became famous for her Moomin trolls – tiny and very cute creatures with bright characters and an unusual passion for adventure.
WINNIE PUH BEAR by Alan Milne
It’s impossible not to fall in love with your honey lover – the benevolent Winnie the Pooh. And each of his friends – the cowardly piglet, the brave tiger, the carefree donkey and the wise owl – add depth and charm to this story.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHAL STONE by Joan C. Rowling
One of the most beloved and popular books for children aged 12-14. Several generations of children have already grown up on this magic book. The story of the wizard boy enters the hearts of all teenage readers.
THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The meaningful story of the Little Prince has become an absolute parable – the words in it are quoted and quoted on various occasions, and the pictures are printed on T-shirts and mugs. Let the child touch this magical French source – beautiful and so poetic.
THE HOBBY by John Ronald Roel Tolkien
A book suitable for 11-14 year olds, about an extraordinary adventure! It tells the story of a Baggins waking up and saying unexpected things.
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable life, devoid of great ambitions and who often makes longer journeys than those to his pantry. His calm life is disturbed by the appearance of the wizard Gandalf and thirteen gnomes.
They want to take him on an adventure “back and forth” because they have a plan to steal Smaug’s treasure, a huge and extremely dangerous dragon. The book is the predecessor of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and has sold millions of copies since its publication in 1937.
THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum
The book was published in August 1900 and was well received, soon becoming a success. The optimistic theme of the book is life in a realm of fulfilled dreams.
WILLOW WIND by Kenneth Grahame
It’s a melancholy fairy tale full of slight sadness about the incredible adventures of Mole and his friends: the water rat, the old rat and Tod the narcissist.
There is a lot of calm philosophy in this story, which, for some reason, keeps 13-year-olds in captivity. In order not to get bored, the books are mostly illustrated. This book is leisurely, like the course of a river, leaving an imprint that would seem unclear, like the faint sound of the willow wind.
GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU by Sam McBratney
Today, there is a popular cartoon based on this book. The moral of the book is that measuring love is not so easy! This book is suitable for young children who are just learning to express themselves and confess their feelings.
THE EATING CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle
This seemingly simple book can absorb all of your child’s attention. The vivid illustrations and the good story make it fascinating, immersing you in the magical world created by Eric Carle.
ELMER by David McKee This
is a series of picture books. There was once a herd of elephants. They were all different: thick and thin, tall and short, but what united them was that they were happy and of the same color. I mean, everyone except the elephant Elmer, who dreamed of being like them.
GRUFFALO by Julia Donaldson
A little mouse walks through the forest and, in order to get rid of predators, invents the terrible Gruffalo, who loves to eat all the enemies of mice. The mouse is not afraid of him, because he knows that there is no Gruffalo… or, however, there is
KVAK AND TOAD. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR by Arnold Lobel
These are a series of good stories about two true friends who are together all year round.
FATHER, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, 8 CHILDREN AND A TRUCK by Anne-Katarina Westley
In this family book, the young reader is taught the lessons of life, with humor, without moralization and edification. In it, the author talks about a Norwegian family.
Following her example, she teaches children to be kind, persistent, united, and responsible. Not only my father and mother live in this family, but also eight children, as well as a small truck. Everyone loves him, because he is their main breadwinner.
The life of a large family is very interesting, and the author pays a lot of attention to it, without hiding even the smallest details. Relationships between spouses, relationships between children and parents, relationships between older and younger children – that’s what Anne-Katarina tells us.
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER by Mark Twain
With inherent kindness and humor, the author tells us about young heroes who embark on funny adventures. This novel has become a classic of world literature and is included in the list of books that everyone should read.
WHERE THE MONSTERS LIVE by Maurice Sendak
The hero of the book, Max, after an argument with his mother, goes to a magical country. There, the most important thing is for the boy to have a good time until he misses his house, where he smells his mother’s pie.
THOMASINA by Paul Gallico
This is a story about a man who forgot what love is. About a girl who loved a cat. And about the cat who thought she was a goddess. The story of what is wrong, how to lose loved ones, forget about yourself and those close to you.
The Chronicles of NARNIA by Clive Lewis
An amazing and beautiful story of a magical land where love and kindness rule, where animals and birds talk and think like humans, and dwarfs and giants, wildlife and centaurs live in forests. It is difficult for children and adults alike to distance themselves from this book.
PETER PAN by James Barrie
This is a story about a flying boy who didn’t want to grow up. Once, they befriended guys from the ordinary world and together they went on a remote island. There they met mermaids, fairies, Indians and even pirates with their traitorous leader Hook.
THE DOG by Daniel Pennac
Relates the world through the eyes of a homeless dog who has come a long way from the shelter to a man in need of a quadruped. An exciting and funny story that will appeal to both children and adults.
GULLIVER’S JOURNEYS by Jonathan Swift
After the shipwreck, Gulliver is in an amazing Lilliput. The tiny inhabitants of this country are very happy with the guest and are struggling to please the Great Man. But it will soon become clear that this is not easy.
THE ADVENTURES OF CIPOLLINO by Gianni Rodari
The famous story of the Italian writer Gianni Rodari tells the story of the adventures of an onion boy in a country with fruits and vegetables. Among the characters in the fairy tale are Knight Tomato, Countess Cherry, etc. This book will help parents and grandparents go back to their childhood, and young readers to enter a new fairy tale with vivid images.
THE MACHINE OF TIME by Herbert Wells
With the help of the invention, the time traveler embarks on the future of over 800,000 years and enters the world of Morlocks and Aeloes – humanoid creatures that humans have transformed as a result of scientific and technological progress.
MANOLITO by Elvira Lindo
An honest and ironic story about everyday life seen and understood by a modern child, in whose mind the televisions are intertwined with observations from the real world.
MATILDA by Roald Dahl
A beautiful and interesting book about a smart little girl. Nobody around her understands it, because it’s different. This story is also worth reading by parents, in order to learn to better understand their children and to remember their childhood.
MOMO by Michael Ende
The amazing girl Momo has the rare gift of listening to other people. In his men’s jacket, with the Flower of Time and a turtle under his arm, he comes to terms with the cruel world of pragmatists and materialists who forgot about real human values, about kindness and sympathy for their neighbor.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl
This book is about the fascinating adventures of little boy Charlie and other children in Mr. Wonka’s magical confectionery.
THE BEAR AND KNIGHT COLLECTION by Walko
The Bear and Knight series, written by Walko, is very much loved by all children. The two friends go through all sorts of nice events and discoveries.
TAFITI AND THE JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD by Julia Boehme
It’s actually a series of books that focus on Tahiti – a little meerkat. The book contains lots of funny lines and nice friends. They can also be read independently by children who have already learned to read.
ANIMAL STORY SERIES by Jill Tomlinson Jill Tomlinson
‘s books, written as a series of adventures of the main character, offer a lot of information about animals and how they live in the wild, while also telling about certain fears or thoughts in which the child can be found. There are six in number.
THE GIRL WHO WANTED TO SAVE THE BOOKS by Klaus Hagerup
It’s a sensitive and captivating story, a little mysterious and a little magical, about a little girl who was afraid to grow up and who loved books.
In the end, he understands that, in fact, when you don’t know what will happen to you tomorrow, it’s a wonderful thing. The illustrations are absolutely incredible.
ERUS IN THE VALLEY OF PATIENCE by Alec Blenche This
is the first volume in a series of four written by Alec Blenche. It is about an initiation path of a little boy who learns from all the adventures and interactions with those who get in his way.
Learn how important it is to be patient and generous, how important healthy food is, but also friendship, courage, truth, vulnerability.
THE ADVENTURES OF HABARNAM AND HIS FRIENDS by Nikolai Nosov
One of the most beloved and most read books for little ones, accompanied by the wonderful color illustrations that delighted the childhood of adults.
In the City of Flowers, the inhabitants of Prichindei have names that say everything about their talents, occupations and natures: Știetot, Pilula, Șurubel and Piulita, Zahăr Zaharescu, Limonada, Glontișor, Acuarela, Guzla, Grăbilă, Dondanel, Tăcutul, Gogoașa, Zăpă and Probably.
It is clear that Habarnam knows nothing! In vain he tries to become a musician, a painter, a poet, a racing driver… But his transformation begins to take place with the departure of a wonderful expedition in the world of prichindeilor, at the end of which Habarnam even knows how to read!
FAIRY TALES FROM EVERYWHERE by Malachy Doyle
It is a collection of stories gathered from around the world, some less known in Romania. Carefully chosen fairy tales are retold and easy to understand, allowing the little ones to get in touch with the most diverse cultures, as well as the princesses, heroes and enchanted creatures of each continent. It is suitable for children from 5 to 11 years old.
JOJO, THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF A LITTLE DOG by Benght Birck
The stories are funny, and the illustrations are cute, though not emotionally charged. Describe the adventures of Jojo and his friends in the yard.
ATLANTID’S LOOKING FOR THE ATLANTIDE by Carmen Ivanov
It is a diction manual for children, which aims to correct speech defects and has many exercises at the end. Of course, the story of the cross-country girl is fascinating!
A GIRAFFE IN SPACE AND SEVEN OTHER HIDDEN WORLDS by Cristina Donovici
The stories are perfect for children to read in the evening, before bed. They will fall asleep smiling and find in a dream the fantastic beings they imagine. The accompanying illustrations are created by Lavinia Falcan.
EVENING STORIES FOR GIRLS REBELS by Elena Favilli
It’s a great way to introduce children to some of the remarkable women that mankind has known. It costs around 80 lei.
CLOSED TROUBLES by Josepha Sherman
It is a book especially suitable for children who love horses. There are folk tales from different countries, with horses in the lead role.
VINCAS PUPPY TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD by Brigita Jovaisiene
Travel adventures, animal information, proof of friendship, very beautiful illustrations – this story will appeal to children.
ONE HUNDRED DRESSES by Elenaor Estes
It’s a beautiful story about a little girl who always comes to school in the same shabby dress, but tells her colleagues that she has 100 dresses at home. And don’t lie! It costs only 22 lei.
WALKERS THROUGH THE SEASONS by Rotraut Susanne Berner
It is a collection of four books that includes all 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, a cardboard collection for the youngest readers. The illustrations sound extraordinarily beautiful.
Each book begins with the image of a house and is illustrated in the smallest detail by the creatures around the house, the flowers, the trees and the things in the house.
The landscape moves to the train station in the city, then to the city center, the kindergarten that is under construction in the spring, and in autumn receives its children and the image of the city edge where in spring children go to the park, in summer it is a party and in winter it is a skating rink play.
The seasons go through all these images, the characters are the same, and the details make the difference.
THE RABBIT’S WISH by Stewart Paul and Chris Riddell
The Bunny’s Wish is also part of a collection of 4 books, the following three are: Spring Ball, Your Birthday Gift and What You Remember.
I’m about the friendship between a hedgehog and a bunny, the most beautiful friendship between “a creature by day and a creature by night”, who are ageless.
The illustrations are great, and the description, puns, metaphors and characterizations are as simple and understandable as the children, as pictorial.
BOBIȚA AND BUBURUZA by Erika Bartos
You have probably heard of this wonderful cartoon with five-minute episodes, where all the geese of the land are heroes, the main characters being Bobiță, the little snail boy and Buburuză, the little girl Mămăruță.
But, along with them, there are also Fulgușor, the butterfly girl, Vendel, the boy from Radașca, Baltazar, the bee boy, Dima, the potato beetle, or Adiere, the dragonfly girl. Even the negative roles in these books turn out to be good characters in the end.
The cartoon is based on a series of educational books for young children of the same name, which are perfectly suited to the age of 6-7 years. The author is a writer from Hungary, and five books have been translated into Romanian.
DON’T SLEEP, BEARS
by Martin Waddell
It’s probably the best book to read before bed. The story centers on the Great Bear and the Bear cub in their cave.
The Big Dipper takes the Puppy to bed, but the teddy bear can’t sleep because it’s too dark, and the Big Dipper tries to light a smaller lantern, then a larger one, and then the largest of all the lanterns, but it cannot illuminate the darkness outside at the mouth of the cave.
MISS TOMORROW AND PLAYING TIME by Adina Rosetti
It is suitable for children a little older, over 5 years, because the descriptions of the characters and the moments are very plastic. It is a book with which we can teach the little ones, in the most creative way, how things are with time, how it passes “neither too fast nor too slowly”, what it means today, what it means tomorrow, never and never.
The gentleman today is a serious gentleman, who wakes up with you in the morning and accompanies you all day to breakfast, to kindergarten, to play in the park, and in the evening when you watch TV, he falls asleep on the armchair next to you.
The lady yesterday is an older lady who gathers the memories that the Lord sends her today in labeled jars, and in the evening she stays with her friends. Ladies. It was once and the day before yesterday I was drinking a cup of jasmine tea.
And the young lady tomorrow is very young and she makes soap bubbles that sometimes the gentleman catches today and turns them into reality. The negative character is never the witch, and Sometimes and Once are elves.
“RED HOOD” COLORING BOOK by Brothers Grimm, Andreas Publishing House
In order for the little one to develop his beautiful intellect, he needs both visual stimuli (images) and intellectual stimuli (reading). For this, various coloring books for children are very suitable.
One of them is Little Red Riding Hood from Andreas Publishing House, which manages to combine the two aspects, producing an abbreviated version, of 16 pages of clear drawings, of a classic story that everyone listened to as children.
MY FIRST GUESSBOOK AND PROVERBS by Patrisia Lungu
It is an interactive book for all children who want to have fun, parents who want to spend their free time with their children, and last but not least – educators / teachers who can use the exercises- play in class and at parties.
This book combines the aesthetic, thematic and gender criteria with the historical and regional one, including other topics such as: animals, fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, means of transport, the human body, seasons, times of day, food, migratory birds, etc.
101 PROVERBS FOR WISE CHILDREN by Ed Sedcom
Another great encyclopedia of proverbs for children.
ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHILDREN. NATURE
The illustrated encyclopedia of children in 10 volumes covers all areas of knowledge: natural sciences, exact sciences, history and geography of the world.
It is ideal for use both at home and at school. The topics, arranged thematically, are explained in accessible language, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and captions. The volumes include a short chronology of events and a table of contents.
THE LITTLE SCHOLAR – THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NATURE
The book introduces the young reader to the animal and plant world of our planet, from the polar tundra to the deserts and rainforests.
It also tells about domestic animals and agricultural crops. Excellent illustrations enhance the charm and instructional value of the book. It is suitable for 7-10 year old students.
DINOSAURS – CHILDREN’S ENCYCLOPEDIA
It is a book about dinosaurs in an original formula: the pages with the actual information are completed by sections in which there are answers to the questions that children ask most often, as well as magazine pages.
The funniest designs will be combined with color pictures, supporting simple, clear and precise texts.
MY FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA. DINOSAURS
The book will introduce the little ones to the world of dinosaurs. They will find out the size of the largest dinosaur, what they ate and much more.
The vocabulary at the end comes as a complement to the whole encyclopedia and explains some words encountered throughout the 48 pages.
READ AND BUILD – ARC publishing house
It is a book to be built with 10 cardboard cubes and funny pictures, which will turn the learner into an interactive game.
By building a cube tower or a farm, the little one will learn to distinguish shapes, colors and will learn to count to ten. The game will amuse the child and stimulate his imagination!
THE CONFESSIONS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND. MEMORIES OF JACQUES PAPIER by Michelle Cuevas
It is a novel about the hidden power of all unseen things without which life would be less beautiful. Jacques Papier is convinced that everyone hates him. At school he is ignored by his colleagues and teachers, and at home his parents forget to make room for him at the table.
He would like to tell the whole world how much his heart hurts. To find out what his place and purpose are in the world, he embarks on a journey at the end of which he understands how great the power of friendship and imagination is.
Because anyone can be invisible if they are not really seen by anyone else.
THE PENDERWICK FAMILY by Jeanne Birdsall
It tells the story of the Penderwick girls, four different sisters, united by a special bond. First, the practical and responsible Rosalind, then the stubborn and brave Skye, the artistic and dreamy Jane and the shy little Batty, who doesn’t go anywhere without her butterfly wings.
When the four girls and their caring father go on summer vacation, they will have a big surprise. Instead of the comfortable little house they knew, they find themselves staying on the beautiful Arundel estate.
THE GIRL WHO DID N’T LIKE HER NAME by Elif Shafak
Tells the story of an intelligent, brave, and imaginative little girl who is always saddened by one thing: her name, which she doesn’t even like when she breaks her head.
Her parents gave her a very strange name: Sakız Sardunya, meaning Flaming Bite, a flower that has nothing to do but attract hummingbirds. The little girl has no brothers or sisters, and her best friends are the books, the only ones who don’t laugh at that curious name.
But books aren’t too happy in the world either: among so many video games and TV cartoons, kids have forgotten to listen and make up stories, so their enchanted land is in danger. The Flowing Ginger has a mission to save them.
DOCTOR LIBRIS’S ISLAND by Chris Grabenstein
Billy spends his summer in a cottage owned by the mysterious Dr. Libris. Every time Billy opens a book in the doctor’s library, he can hear noises coming from the island in the middle of the neighboring lake.
Sometimes he feels the earth shake. It’s as if what he reads comes to life.
INK HEART by Cornelia Funke
When she reads aloud, Mo can bring the characters in the books to life. Meggie, his 12-year-old daughter, inherited this gift from him.
On this beautiful premise is built the ingenious story of Ink Heart: Nine years ago, Mo took out of a book a gang of medieval robbers, led by their leader, Capricorn. Now, the past catches up with him and Meggie is forced to save her father.
THE GAME OF JOY by Eleanor H. Porter
The novel Pollyanna. The Game of Joy – is the first volume in the series and has been a huge success since its first release in America.
It is one of the few books translated into almost every language in the world. The main heroine gained the status of a symbol of joy and hope.
THEODORA TEMPENNY AND THE LOST PAINTING by Laura Marx Fitzgerald
Before she can breathe a sigh of relief, Grandpa Jack tells Theodora a secret: a treasure is hidden in his painting workshop.
When she accidentally spills it on one of the paintings, Theo thinks he found it. But the mystery only deepens. Because what appears to be a Renaissance masterpiece is hidden beneath the first coat of paint. To be authentic
And if so, then why is it in Grandpa Jack’s workshop
? Thus, Theodora will discover not only the truth about the painting, but also what it means to have reliable friends.
LIFE ON MARS by Jennifer Brown
At the age of 12, Arty is part of a family passionate about star gazing, and his greatest desire is to find life on other planets.
The first target of his search is Mars, the planet closest to us, and every night he points his telescope at it to be the first to discover the Martians. But everything threatens to end when his parents announce that they will move to Las Vegas, the brightest city on Earth, and because of that, the one where the stars are barely visible at night. Until I find a new home, Arty will stay with his neighbor Cash – a former NASA astronaut, now retired.
JUNGLE’S BOOK by Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling tells the amazing story of a boy – Mowglie – who grew up in the wild rainforests. The Jungle Book is a classic creation that everyone should read.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON by Cressida Cowell
Once upon a time, every self-respecting Viking had his own dragon. Other peoples used dogs, horses, and cattle as pets. And the Vikings – the dragons. But first, the young Viking will have to catch his dragon, which in itself is not an easy task.
TOM BROWN’S SCHOOL DAYS by Thomas Hughes
In this novel, you’ll learn what everyday life is like in a regular English school. The book is both instructive and fun.
The largest children’s book fair in Romania is Gaudeamus. Each year’s editions come with hundreds of launches and events, as well as discounts. There are books that cost only five lei or new volumes with substantial discounts. Also, during the fair, debates and autograph sessions are organized, as well as book launches and presentations.
