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A few years ago, at the residence of Anna Yaroslavna in Saint-Lys near Paris, I was asked to create a children's book about Queen Anna — with beautiful illustrations, and to make it a sort of question-and-answer format about the...
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Where do colors come from during the day and where do they disappear at night? Gray Mile knows about this. She lives on the heather meadow and is afraid of daylight above all else. Gray Mile used to hide in...
Once upon a time, in a faraway fairy tale land, there lived a girl named Cinderella. She was very hardworking and kind. And she had a dream — to attend the ball at the royal palace... But her wicked stepmother...
Reading this wonderful fairy tale by Dmytro Pavlychko about the faithful friendship of a boy and a deer, I still feel a special thrill, especially when it comes to this new – expanded and thorough – edition of the work...
A cardboard bookmark-sized 201x49 mm in English for learning the days of the week, months, and time. A practical accessory for students in grades 1–5.
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Marli's best friend moved to Chicago. The girl misses her very much, writes letters to her friend, and waits for a new meeting. However, instead of a reply, she receives news about a meeting with a lawyer. Marli's classmates Isla...
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How to become "one of your own" in a new class? How to find common ground with classmates? What types of teachers are there and how to gain their trust? How not to let yourself be manipulated and achieve your...
Our collection includes touching stories about animals. Such books shape attitudes towards others, educate children, and make them attentive, sensitive individuals. It is very important for a child to become acquainted with captivating stories about animals at an early age,...
So, are you ready to defend the world of Ninjago from numerous enemies? Join Kai, Nya, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd, and Master Wu and use your fantastic skills! Why should you buy: This little book is perfect for active leisure...
The collection includes poems by Ukrainian authors about animals, plants, various interesting things, and amazing stories. They teach kindness, wisdom, and develop a child's sense of humor and creative imagination.
This book contains the best folk and author tales about princesses. In them, good always triumphs over evil, and greed and contempt for others are punished.
The collection includes well-known folk and author tales. By reading them, children will learn to distinguish good from evil, to perform good deeds, and to be wise and polite.
Who among us does not love, who among us does not know the Iron Wolf from the famous Ukrainian folk tale? Many artists have painted this hero, but Viktor Harkusha — our glorious illustrator and warrior — did it simply...
In this book, young readers will get acquainted with the famous stories by Vsevolod Nestayko "The Secret of Vitya Zaychik" and "The Adventures of Hrytsko Polovynka" about schoolchildren, their fun and amazing adventures, friendship, and character development.
The book "Bible Stories for Children" will actually be a very nice gift for children of primary and middle school age. It contains selected verses from Scripture that together tell a particular biblical story. Each story is accompanied by bright...
This collection includes fairy tales by the famous German storytellers the Brothers Grimm: "Tom Thumb", "The Bremen Town Musicians", "Snow White", "Mrs. Winter" and others. The beloved works of many generations of children are presented anew to young readers with...
The book will introduce the young reader to the amazing life of the forest in an understandable and interesting way. What types of forests exist on Earth? How does the forest live in different seasons? What forests did dinosaurs see?...
The Corgi Puppy is a mischievous little puppy who is getting to know the big world. He knows that mom is the best, it's warm and calm by her side. And dad is big and strong — the Corgi wants...
Helen Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943) - a popular English children's writer and talented artist. As long as she could remember, she always loved to draw, and she also loved animals and endlessly drew them. In her drawings, fluffy little...
8 years
Reading with an 8-year-old child
8 years is the age when children's thinking and psyche begin to form, cognitive abilities develop, and interest in the surrounding world awakens. It is important to instill a love for books during this period, both for fairy tales and for those that develop analytical thinking and logic. Books for an 8-year-old child are available in a huge variety, so it will be easy to choose the right option.
If you have already instilled a love for literature in your little one from a young age, congratulations! Once the child has learned to read, the main task of parents is to select various books for children that should be interesting and engaging. These can be stories or works for independent study.
What books do children prefer?
Every parent understands that children need to read, but what exactly? Some find it difficult to choose age-appropriate books for kids. Usually, 8-year-olds will not read huge boring stories; they will only choose those works that interest them with their unusualness, humor, and charm.
Knowing the characteristics of this age, it will be possible to better understand what the son or daughter desires and to figure out the advantages of a young reader:
- "This is a time of great discoveries, new knowledge, and previously unknown information. A child usually wants to see the big world; they will enjoy Ukrainian books for 8-year-olds about adventures and travels."
- A useful choice becomes literature that tells how to act in various situations. For example, how to make friends, how to behave with the opposite sex.
- Fairy tales are still relevant, as children continue to develop their imagination and fantasy, and have not completely left childhood.
At this age, separation begins, and the child becomes more independent. Parents may feel that their little one is drifting away, but this is not the case. The tradition of reading together can become an important bonding factor that helps maintain warmth in the relationship with the child.
Popular genres
"Of course, fairy tales should be included in the list of popular genres among children of this age group. These are the old good stories about courage, bravery, friendship, honesty, and kindness. The genre remains relevant thanks to its brave heroes, plots with allegorical notes, interesting stories, and easy reading."
A story is another popular genre characterized by a small volume, a simple and clear plot line, and a limited number of characters. One can choose children's books about summer, nature, people, animals, and school. For 8-year-old children, a story serves as a stepping stone that helps transition from fairy tales to more serious and complex children's works.
Another genre worth paying attention to is fantasy. It immerses children in other worlds, helping to develop their imagination and creativity. An interesting book for a child in the fantasy genre is characterized by its vividness and richness of plot. Fantastic adventures captivate young readers and compel them to read the work to the very last drop.
Where to buy the book
"You can quickly buy a book for a girl or a boy in the online store 'Kazka.de'. A rich selection of literature will allow you to choose the optimal option and satisfy your child's reading needs. The following internet books for children are in demand:"
- "Think Like Sherlock Holmes" (authors: Carlo Carzan, Sonya Skalko);
- "The Merry Rogers and the Monster's Gold" (Johnny Duddle);
- "Captain's Island" (Sofia Prokofjeva);
- "Pepper, Mint and School" (Irmgard Kramer).
Books for children in Germany are easy to purchase. They are shipped all over the world, including to America, Canada, China, and Australia. The online store is located in Germany. You can buy a book for a boy from any corner of Europe.