25+ of the best children’s books to instill and encourage a love of reading in little ones.
Introducing engaging books plays such an important role in instilling and encouraging a love of reading in little ones. Whether offering an escape, teaching, or simply entertaining, books are an integral part of their childhood and how they view the world.
Nick and I both love reading, and it’s a love we are passing on to our girls. We end every day with stories before tucking them into bed, and it’s a ritual we all look forward to. There’s no better way to end the day than cuddling into bed with them and getting lost in a book before we say goodnight. We’ve found storytime presents the perfect opportunity to connect with our girls, while engaging their imagination and developing their language and listening skills.
And while we love our books for practical reasons, they also make beautiful decor for kids’ bedrooms or playrooms. A simple book ledge filled with beautifully illustrated books or a couple of their favourite stories stacked on a nightstand is a great way to add personality to your little one’s bedroom.
We added book ledges to our girls’ playroom a few years ago and they’ve become the perfect spot to display our latest favourites or seasonal books (see our favourite Christmas books and Halloween books) we want to have easy access to. I find having a few books on display encourages even more reading. The girls are more likely to grab a book off the shelf and ask for a story than if they are all tucked away.
Our collection of books has grown a lot over the years, and we’ve come across so many beautiful stories with valuable, uplifting, or just plain heartwarming messages. These are a few of our favourite children’s books, but we would love to hear your favourites too, just leave us a comment below.
25+ Best Children’s Books
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