For children, there is no better way to learn than through fun and entertaining activities that they can do together with adults. One of these activities is to learn English by reading stories for children, which encourage their curiosity for new words, phrases, expressions, etc.
At Logos Nursery, a nursery school located in Las Rozas de Madrid, we want to help you with this selection of the best books and stories for children in English.
Benefits of reading to children in English
It is no secret that reading is one of the most beneficial activities for children. When it comes to learning another language, there is no better way than to start learning it at a young age through reading.
- Vocabulary acquisition: with a reading routine in English, your child will be able to learn vocabulary, until it is assimilated in a completely natural way.
- Improves expression: by reading books in English, children are able to stop repeating words, and expand their lexicon and vocabulary.
- It will increase their motivation to learn: by making the learning process much easier and more natural, your child will be much more interested in perfecting their knowledge and progress.
How to motivate children to read?
There is no doubt that reading in English has many benefits for young children, but at first it can be a challenge to motivate your child to read in another language. However, there are some guidelines you can follow to motivate them in the reading process.
Create a reading corner at home
Setting up a small library at home with your child's favorite books can be a fun way to motivate them to read. In addition, getting a comfortable place where they can read without interruptions can also be a great help.
Let your children choose what they want to read
Speaking of your children's favorite books, it is important to remember that respecting children's tastes is fundamental to fostering their interest in learning. Therefore, it is important that children are the ones who choose what they want to read.
Inspire by example
For children, their parents are their main reference to follow. So, if you want your child to get into the habit of reading, you need to give them some inspiration by doing it yourself. Organize family reading sessions every night to make reading part of your child's routine.
5 books and stories for children in English
Vivid colors, entertaining illustrations and charismatic characters are the main source of children's attention in books. Following these characteristics, we have selected 5 of the best children's books and stories in English for the little ones.
The Colour Monster (from 3 to 8 years old)
Written by the author Anna Llenas, it is designed for children over 3 years old. This English version is full of illustrations, foldouts and didactic pages to help your children understand the situations and know how to explain them in both languages.
Oh, The Places You'll Go! (ages 5 to 8)
Another of Dr. Seuss' popular hits, but this time in English. In this story designed for children 5 years and older, different topics of life are addressed with a humorous tone through illustrations. Although it is recommended for older children, younger children can also learn key words and phrases with this book.
Spot Goes to School (3 to 5 years old)
In this simple and easy to understand story, Eric Hill, the author, tells the story of Spot, an adorable little dog on his first day of school. It is based on short sentences, illustrations and lots of English vocabulary for your child's first steps in learning a new language.
Elmer's Little Library (3 to 5 years old)
This collection of four books, written by David Mckee, presents shapes, colors, numbers and actions, using the character of Elmer, a friendly elephant who will help them learn and internalize these basic concepts in English.
Peppa Pig Little Library (from 3 to 5 years old)
This collection takes advantage of children's interest in this successful cartoon series to introduce them to the world of reading. The presence of already known characters, together with simple texts and striking illustrations make this collection ideal to start reading in English.
