Your child is getting confident, she has an opinion and every now and then shares what she approves of and what she doesn’t. This is also the time of experiencing mixed emotions, mood swings, and erratic tantrums. Your child still needs you but also her space. Give her the right books to find an escape, her space, and a place to discover herself and her emotions.
Books for New Independent Readers:
The Dog Who Lost His Bark
by Eoin Coffer
If your child is a dog lover this book will definitely win her heart. A lovely issue tactfully handled in this book along with marvelous illustrations, this book will be a wonderful addition to your newly independent reader’s library.
The Ickabog
by J.K Rowling
I remember reading this book aloud to my son when he was eight years old. We read a chapter or two every day until one night when I left the room my son picked up the book on his own and finished it. He said he was too curious to wait until the next day and he had to know what happened next. We also loved looking at the illustrations that were sent to Rowling by children from around the world.
The Truth Pixie
by Matt Haig
Only your best friend will tell you when your face is dirty and you appreciate him for his honesty. Now imagine someone who always tells you the truth. Always. Always. Even on your birthday. We all lie sometimes for fear the truth may hurt someone’s feelings but the truth pixie cannot ever lie. She just doesn’t know how to. Sometimes funny and sometimes sad, this is a wonderful story that your child is sure to enjoy.Â
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Sadiq Wants to Stitch
by Mamta Nainy
A wonderful theme, much needed in today’s world where we stereotype everything from clothes to toys to colours to books to even professions! Sadiq is a boy and he wants to stitch but is stopped all the time for he is a boy. A wonderful book to have a healthy conversation with your child. The book also has gorgeous illustrations.
Wingless
by Paro Anand
This is a perfect book for your child to increase his reading appetite. The storyline feeds a newly independent reader’s curiosity and keeps him hooked as he wades through the richly crafted text all the while finding comfort in the beautiful illustrations.
Hole Books Series
by Duckbill
An absolutely wonderful series to give newly independent readers the confidence to read books on their own. You may even read-aloud to them as you gradually handhold them in this journey. Sometimes reading one chapter is enough to get them interested. The themes are simple and relatable, the font size is very approachable and a few illustrations here and there keep them comforted.
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone & Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
Yes! This is the right time to read these two books and begin your journey as a reader for life. Mark my words, you will read this series many many times in your life. It will become your go-to series in times of adversity or even boredom. You will find yourself in these books and rediscover new things each time you read them. This series is pure love.
