Five Great Stories to Share with Your Kids this Spring
Grandma’s Guide to Happinessby Andrew Daddo & Stephen Michael King
This whimsical story highlights the importance of grandmothers and mother figures in children’s lives. The grandma in this story encourages puddle jumping, making flower wreathes, and other nature-inspired adventures. It is the perfect book to read with your kids as the weather warms up, and it serves as a reminder to turn off our devices and get out into nature as much as possible with our kids.
I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared by Seth Meyers
As expected (if you know Seth Meyers), this book will quite literally have you laughing out loud with your kids. The story begins “There once was a bear who was easily scared…” and hilarity ensues as Bear’s brave friend Rabbit drags him on a very unwanted adventure. When Rabbit finds herself in trouble, Bear has to find his own bravery to help his friend. This is a wonderful story for any kid, but especially for the kid in your life who doesn’t always feel brave.
Our Favorite Day by Joowon Oh
This story is a celebration of the love between a grandfather named Papa and his granddaughter. They see each other on Thursdays, making Thursdays their favorite day. It is a joyful, cozy look at this special relationship and the ways that love brightens every day, even (and maybe especially) the ordinary ones. It also features freshly cut flowers and kites, making it the perfect spring read.
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
This beloved book tells the story of Miss Alice Rumphius who has known since she was a little girl that she must travel the world, live by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful. The problem is that she doesn’t know how to make the world more beautiful when it already seems so beautiful to begin with. It is worth the read to find out what she does. This beautiful story will inspire your kids to find ways to make the world more beautiful themselves. What more could you possibly ask from a book?
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting
The little boy in this beautiful book is homeless and lives at the airport with his father. He has learned not to get noticed because getting noticed gets you kicked out. As his father works to make enough money to right the ship for their family and find a more permanent home, the boy comes across a little bird trapped in the airport. This is a story of hope in dark and uncertain times. It is also a great book for helping children develop empathy and understanding for others. Homelessness exists all around us, and it is presented in a child-friendly way in this beautiful book.
