Good Night Children Books - Edition II Fantasy, Funny stories for kids
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Perhaps the best way to help a child explore, express, understand emotions, problems, problem-solving, habits, and much more is via stories. Be it a quick bedtime tale or a grandma fable, each story helps a child enter a completely different magical and imaginative world that has no boundaries. Short stories with very few characters, a simple setting and theme are the easiest to remember.
In fact, it also helps children enhance their literacy skills. Simple three and four letter words are put together to form such stories. They can be heard, comprehended and read by the child with ease. Here are some short story examples —. Children enjoy reading about different characters and story plots. But how often do they learn something from these tales? What if your child could be taught good manners or habits through these stories, that can be applied in their everyday lives? In fact, the way a child behaves, talks and responds to a situation can be directly influenced by simple, moral stories.
Here are some of the most popular and easy to comprehend moral stories —. Watch the video below for details: Stories about great personalities, their struggles and achievements are a wonderful source of encouragement for children. In fact, your child will learn that no barrier is a dead-end and you can achieve any dream the way Malala or Abdul Kalam did! Reading these stories gives children a chance to learn new things and build a strong character. Moreover, motivational stories can inspire your child to pick up a book and feel excited about reading. Here are some lovely motivational stories for kids —.
Wings of Fire — Teach your child the motivational ideologies of one of the greatest role models of our country with A. This book will make children understand about Insipration, Motivation, Partriotism, Knowledge and much more. Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls — This awe-inspiring collection of tales, chronicles the endearing journeys of some of the greatest women personalities who played a part in empowering women all over the globe.
They have simple characters, plots and settings. Research has shown that they dream about the rich characters and recall their actions. In fact, you can push your child to predict the end, to suggest alternate endings, to describe the character and summarize the tale at the end. This will help their memory and creative thinking. Here are some popular bedtime stories —. There is no better way to get your child to be more curious and intellectually stimulated because adventure stories are generally filled with a thrilling plot, maybe some strong characters and a diverse setting.
Moreover, the intricate plot, with twists and turns, act as a stimulus. It makes the child want to know more, predict the next move, pick up clues, connect the dots and solve problems.
Children need to have a good and fully-functional coping system by the age of ten. They need to be strong and independent enough to solve their own problems without a lot of support from peers or parents. Adventure stories with strong protagonists help children make mature decisions and focus better. Here are some must-read adventure stories: Activity boxes such as Flintobox also provide exciting storybooks based on different themes and concepts. Every month, a box packed with enriching activities and an adventurous story will be packed and shipped to your doorstep! When children watch a funny movie clip or cartoon, they never tend to recall the underlying story behind the clip.
They take the amusing anecdote for granted, laugh and move on. But in the case of a story, the valuable lessons hidden inside these funny books are hard to miss. They bring out values and morals in a fun, entertaining and educational manner. Many parents believe that funny stories are filled with silly pictures and characters, but this is far from the truth.
A lot of research goes into putting together a book for a child. As an adult, we might not notice the learning element in these funny stories, but children often connect well with the images, characters, and anecdotes. Here are some funny stories —. India is a land of rich culture and diversity. And with this rich culture comes some beautiful stories too. Some stories are based on real characters, like kings or famous people.
While some other stories are inspired by different communities and beliefs. Parents can choose from a range of amazing Indian folk tales and get their kids excited about story-time. Filled with characters like dwarfs, fairies, gnomes, mermaids and talking animals, fairy tales are some of the most popular stories among kids. These stories help children enter a fantasy world with infinite possibilities, multiple characters and almost always, a happy ending.
Children dealing with issues, anxiety and learning disabilities, find comfort in fairy tales. They use their imagination, picture multiple characters and express their thoughts better. Some children enjoy the occasional scares, ghosts and chills down the spine. The stories are written in a simple and effective manner. If your child is bored of the regular happy ending fairy tales, then this could be a new genre to try.
As children see themselves are protagonists, and later enact out these stories, horror stories teach children to be powerful, face their fears and defeat evil. Here are some good horror stories and books —. Stories from our ancestors have been passed on to us. Stories about good vs evil, demons, gods, bravery, kings, love, sacrifice, friendship and so much more. Indian mythological stories are a combination of fantasy, fiction and are often based on well-known characters, generally kings and gods. Storytelling plays a crucial role in the overall development and growth of a child.
Narrating a tale or helping a child read a story has been a parent-child fun activity since time immemorial. A story not only instills virtues in your child, it also helps them confidently enter a world of dreams and endless possibilities.
Do you believe that stories are important for children? Drop us a comment with your thoughts. Find out if your child is being meaningfully and positively engaged by taking this simple quiz. Manasa Ramakrishnan is a Bangalorean. She loves learning new languages and watching off-beat movies. Post the fellowship she started-up in the education space and founded a company called Curricooler.
She currently works at Amazon as a Content Editor. Manasa is an Asian College of Journalism Alumnus.
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She is crazy about animals and spends a lot of time with her pets. You are not signed in. By Jodi Lynn Anderson. Survivors, The Gathering Darkness, Book 1. Exciting post-disaster dog fantasy best for fans of series. This classic works best as a read-aloud. Ronia, the Robber's Daughter. Enchanting fantasy boasts spirited heroine, loving family. Boy and girl team up to find new fates in magical adventure. The Story of a Girl and Her Monster. Haunting tale of friendship and magic in Victorian times. When the Sea Turned to Silver.
Rich folklore-fantasy blend makes a great read-aloud. Sensitive fantasy graphic novel explores gender roles.
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The Wizards of Once. Winning combination of action and humor in fun fantasy. Artemis Fowl Book 1. Witty and exciting series start with irresistible antihero. Aru Shah and the End of Time: A Pandava Novel, Book 1. Flawed but fascinating modern spin on Indian mythology.
Short Stories For Kids
Gripping historical adventure aboard a gigantic train. The Box and the Dragonfly: The Keepers, Book 1. Twisty brainteaser of a fantasy is a keeper. Brilliant tale of girl's enchanted-woods search for friend. The Dark Is Rising. Classic fantasy is a bit slow, but enthralling. Reluctant monster hunter steps up in clever, funny fantasy. The Unwanteds Quests, Book 1. Slow start, solid characters in Unwanteds spin-off series. Going Wild, Book 1. Superpowered series start has thrills, appealing characters.
Underland Chronicles, Book 1. One of the best of the post-Potter fantasies. The House in Poplar Wood. Teens bond, match wits with Death in riveting tale. The Language of Spells. Viennese girl meets dragon in sweet, poignant fantasy. Sweetness, monsters, gore in darkly appealing fantasy. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1. Greek myths meet fast-paced adventure in boy-demigod tale.
Strong heroine faces monsters and mayhem in fun fantasy. The Trials of Morrigan Crow. First-rate, spellbinding story of misfit girl who's magic. Witch holds kids captive in creepy but sweet fantasy tale. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods. Huge gift book of Percy-narrated Greek myths is tons of fun. Brave rabbits meet scary monsters in exciting series start. Rebel Geniuses, Book 1. Creative fantasy blends art, mysticism, math, and magic. By Michael Dante DiMartino. Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond, Book 1. Rushed, fun adventure with Indian princess in combat boots.
Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic. Fab art and cool new world as time periods collide. The Wildwood Chronicles, Book 1. Exciting enchanted forest adventure to save baby brother. Willa of the Wood. Action-packed, violent, absorbing, heartfelt fantasy. Young Pratchett fans will enjoy early lighthearted tales. Peril, appealing characters fill rich, imaginative fantasy. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge. Funny, creepy tale of elf and goblin's uneasy friendship.
The Book of Boy. Boy seeks relics in fun, mystical Middle Ages fantasy. By Catherine Gilbert Murdock. The Cabinet of Earths. American kids find magical, creepy adventure in Paris. A Crack in the Sea. Unusual mix of history and fantasy makes an engrossing read. Wings of Fire, Book 1. Buddy dragon story surprisingly dark and bloody. Bold princess gets a silly nickname in fun questing tale. The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Entrancing fantasy spun with magic stresses power of love. The Glass Town Game. His Dark Materials, Book 1.
Nail-biting, violent fantasy has elements of mystery. Beautifully illustrated dragon fantasy is short but intense. Poignant, funny medieval tale skewers ignorance, bigotry. Fun, thoughtful mystery deals with superpowers, bullying. The Sword of Summer: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1. Exciting Norse mythology adventure with Percy-like hero.
The Tournament at Gorlan: The Early Years, Book 1. Slow start to prequel series with stalwart characters.
Lush, dark fantasy has magical teens, ghosts, the undead. Exciting, moving magical adventure explores love and greed. A Wizard of Earthsea: The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1.
Classic, magical fantasy novel for tweens up. Cold War kids use magic to save world in brilliant novel. Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book. Belle gets lured into book in dark but enchanting spin-off. A Greenglass House Story. Engaging fantasy adventure trades ghosts for magic. Hunger Games, Potter fans will enjoy exciting fantasy. Bandits and faeries mix in rollicking fantasy series debut.
Beasts Made of Night. Riveting, intricately detailed, Africa-influenced fantasy. Down the Mysterly River. Clever fantasy adventure a great choice for middle graders. The Epic Crush of Genie Lo. Gripping fantasy with strong characters, humor, adventure. Steampunk version of Peter Pan takes a dark turn. The Mapmakers Trilogy, Book 1. Dense, complex map tale a treat for seasoned fantasy fans. Queen of Hearts origin story is fanciful, not too dark. Action-packed origin story for Fletcher's mentor Arcturus.
Let us now have a look at 40 such popular and amazing stories for kids:
Dark, violent retelling of creepy legend has gorgeous art. By Jay Asher, Jessica Freeburg. Rebel of the Sands. Wild West meets Arabian Nights in exciting fantasy kickoff. The Star Shards Chronicles, Book 1. Kids use psychic powers in exciting, X-Men-like thriller. The Shadowshaper Cypher, Book 1. Art-filled urban fantasy has outstanding Afro-Latina hero. By Daniel Jose Older. Solid standalone fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore.
The Numair Chronicles, Book 1.
Strong characters, murder fill exciting magic-academy tale. The Lunar Chronicles Series, Vol. Tough female droid fuels fun Lunar Chronicles graphic novel. Female gladiator brings it in violent, exciting tale. The Young Elites, Book 1. Taut tale mixes medieval fantasy, mutant powers, great cast. The X-Files Origins, Book 1. Series pictures Mulder as teen, captures essence of TV show. All the Crooked Saints. Lovely, lyrical family story explores miracles and music. Richly imagined dark fantasy explores the price of beauty.