A good book is able to give a child moral and ethical ideas about human relationships, broaden horizons, develop imagination and logic, significantly replenish vocabulary and make the crumbs' speech clear and interconnected. At the age of 5, children are either just beginning to take an interest in the world of literature, or are already mastering the technique of reading. And during this period it is very important to acquaint them with good works, which in the future will instill a love of reading. To begin with, the best option would be a book with bright illustrations, it is better for the parent to read its contents aloud, and let the child help turn the pages and examine the pictures.

Based on experience, primary school teachers note that the reading child is visible immediately, he formulates his thoughts more clearly and quickly learns the school curriculum. Child psychologists, on the other hand, argue that the richer a child's base of books read, the higher his social adaptation. But how to understand what can already be read to a child, and what is still too early? The world of literature is very rich and we have created a rating of the best books for children aged 5 years and older.

TOP 10 best books for children 5 years old

10 Twelve months

Samuil Marshak was one of the best children's writers of the Soviet period. And one of his most famous brainchildren is the fairy tale "Twelve Months". This work is recommended to be read by a child aged 5 and over. The book can be a good gift for the New Year or Christmas, as it tells about the events that unfolded specifically for these holidays. According to psychologists, the work will help children in the most understandable way to study the number and names of the months of the year, as well as to entertain the child.

The tale tells how the stepmother sent her stepdaughter to collect snowdrops in December, when they bloom only in April, and the girl obediently goes in search. It was then that she meets all 12 months and then all the fun begins. The book "Twelve Months" is one of the best moral and ethical works, it will teach kids kindness, doing the right thing, justice, hard work and, of course, honesty.

9 Pasha and dad

"Pasha and Dad" is a book that is good for children for independent, enthusiastic reading. All sketches are different and that is why they are interesting. The collection contains 20 stories about Pasha himself and his father. The book can also become a desktop for all household members of any age, because the stories it contains are not highly moral works, but simple, vital, in a sense everyday, stories of an ordinary family.

Pasha is the most ordinary boy who lives in a large city and goes to the garden. But his parents are not easy at all. With dad, you can safely go hunting for elephants, and mom knows how to defeat any cold. This collection perfectly brings the baby and the parent closer together, allowing them to discuss all the most relevant topics that arise for children at the age of 5, talk about good and evil, friendship and any other eternal values. Your child will definitely like reading Pasha and Papa!

8 Uncle Fedor, the dog and the cat

This beautiful book was written by Eduard Uspensky in 1974. Using Uncle Fyodor's example, children will learn to be just as independent, "grown-up" and serious. But Uncle Fedor, despite the fact that he behaves responsibly, can still have fun, even arrange a holiday for himself, his parents and animal friends. The reviews note that the book is much more interesting than the famous cartoon of the same name, which did not include some of the heroes and stories about them.

The writer was very fond of animals, and therefore endowed Matroskin and Sharik with human character traits and the ability to speak. The story will surely seem funny and interesting to the crumbs, but the main idea of ​​the book can become clear only after several readings.The story best reveals the idea of ​​love for animals, the fact that they, like people, feel everything, know how to rejoice and take offense, that you can be friends with them, live in harmony.

7 Emil and Margot. Monsters are not allowed!

Collection “Emil and Margot. No entry for monsters! ”, Made in the form of a comic book, is an anthology of 14 stories about a prince and a princess. The stories in the book that happen to children, simple and everyday, but with a bit of magic, just right for little readers! Most parents in their reviews note that crumbs aged 5 and over read this funny comic book on their own, because all the heroes are bright characters.

The book tells the story of Emil and Margot - a prince and a princess - who constantly have to do boring things that do not bring pleasure and joy at all. But monsters come to the aid of the guys and it is they who amuse Emil and Margot. Moreover, these monsters are not evil, but rather kind and funny. After reading, the child will definitely want to discuss the stories with the parents. The book can be a good New Year gift for children because it contains stories about the Christmas tree, Christmas and gifts.

6 Hippopotamister

The comic book "Hippopotamist" is a kind of children's manual that tells about different professions. Target audience - children from 5 years old. Leafing through this book, the child will study and learn about the main professions and specialties: about doctors, builders, astronauts, actors, teachers, salesmen. Also, the story will talk about real friendship, some desire to change the world around you and about finding "your place" in this world.

The comic will tell about a zoo that no one is watching: all the enclosures are dirty, and the animals are neglected. Two friends live here - Hippo the hippopotamus and the Red Panda. Red Panda decides that he can no longer live in such a place and leaves the zoo for the city. The panda finds work and sometimes, visiting Hippo, tells him how good he is with people. One day, Hippo also decides to go to the people and now he becomes a Hippopotamist.

5 Adventures of Dunno and His Friends

The cult work of Nikolai Nosov "The Adventures of Dunno and His Friends" is the first part of the Dunno trilogy. The plot of the fairy tale novel is very exciting and it unfolds in the Flower City, in which little people live - short ones. Dunno has not the best character traits, but he is very cheerful and acts as a positive character. Thanks to him, the quiet and measured world of short people sometimes suffers a kind of chaos.

Children need not only ideal characters in the work, but also negative ones. It is important to give the child an understanding that people are different, but this does not make them bad. Also, history will teach children to be friends and help out. Considering the book from the point of view of the artistry of the language, it is worth noting that it is understandable for children, however, it will not be easy for them to read a fairy tale on their own, so reading by adults is recommended.

4 Professor Astrocat and his journey through the human body

Professor Astrocat and His Journey Through the Human Body is a good publication with a hint of an encyclopedia. The publication will help children learn more about the human structure and give them the necessary knowledge about their own physiology. The entire book is accompanied by vivid illustrations, for example, on its spread there are pictures showing the structure of the skeleton, muscular, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

The publication is made in the style of a certain comic book, the concept of which is the journey of Professor Astrocat through the human body. He examines the skeleton, skin and hair, muscles, internal organs (heart, lungs, stomach, kidneys, liver), as well as the lymphatic and genitourinary systems. Parents who bought this initial anatomy guide for their crumbs consider it to be the best for children from 5 years old and older, which they study with enthusiasm and genuine interest and easily perceive.

3 I forgot something, and I myself do not remember what

A book for the development of memory, the ability to correctly perceive and quickly memorize the necessary information, “I forgot something and I myself don’t remember what,” wrote Nelson Dellis - the winner of the US Championship from memory, and who else, if not him, knows everything about human memory? The book is about a baby elephant who forgot something and could not remember what it was. An owl came to his aid and told about an unusual memorization technique. With this technique, you can memorize anything.

The idea of ​​the book is to tell kids about mnemonics, with the help of which the child will learn to quickly memorize poems and stories, which is especially important for preschoolers aged 5 and over; as well as any lists, for example, purchases. The method is based on the principle of association. For example, if you need to remember that apples should be bought, then they can be compared, for example, with a soccer ball played in a neighboring yard. The book provides a huge scope for imagination!

2 What is good and what is bad

A book with quatrains by Vladimir Mayakovsky "What is good and what is bad?" are rightfully considered one of the best for children. Remarkably, each quatrain mentions words such as "good" and "bad." This helps to make it easier for the child to understand the moral of the book. Since the poems are written on behalf of the Pope, who tells seemingly ordinary life situations, it is convenient for parents to read them to the child, as if conducting a dialogue with him directly.

This collection is perfect for self-training in reading skills for children aged 5 and older. The simple and clear syllable of the works will appeal to kids, as well as teach them basic moral principles and good behavior. In the reviews, this book is also highly praised due to the fact that it is the cause of nostalgia for Soviet childhood for adults. Despite the fact that this work was written about a century ago, it does not lose its relevance.

1 Moidodyr

It is the work "Moidodyr" by the Soviet children's writer and poet Korney Chukovsky that will explain to kids in the best way how important it is to observe personal hygiene! A bright, colorful book full of images, designed for children from 5 years old. A clear, uncomplicated text will only bring pleasure from the reading process. According to psychologists, the image of the strict Moidodyr has a great influence on the children, one has only to remind the child about him, as he runs to take water procedures.

The fairy tale, written in poetic form, saw the light back in 1923, from where such an unusual theme of the work originates, associated with the fact that in that historical period there was a very high mortality rate, including children, from infectious diseases. In this regard, the author, with a touch of humor, but with all seriousness, consecrated the topic of cleanliness. The work is considered a classic in children's literature and therefore it is recommended to know it for all kids.