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The top 10 included the best books for children 5-6 years old. List recommended for reading by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). Classical children’s works for preschoolers influence the correct formation of interest in the world around them, contribute to the development of imagination, and are also educational in nature.
10 The Golden Key, or the Adventures of Pinocchio
fairy tale “The Golden Key, or The Adventures of Pinocchio” Alexei Tolstoy opens the list of the best books for children 5-6 years old. The work is written based on the fairy tale by Carlo Collodi “The Adventures of Pinocchio. The history of the wooden doll. The events of a fairy tale story unfold in a non-existent city. In the center of the plot is the mischievous and cheerful boy Pinocchio, whom his father Carlo carved from an ordinary wood log. Incredible and sometimes dangerous adventures await the amazing wooden boy. For more than one generation, the work has been read by children in one breath, drawing them into the world of magic.
9. The Little Humpbacked Horse
“The Little Humpbacked Horse” Petra Ershova – a book in verse for children of preschool and primary school age. This work is considered folk, which the author took almost word for word from the mouths of the narrators from whom he heard it. The poetic tale is divided into three plot parts. The first tells how the younger brother Ivan got a magnificent trophy of two golden-maned horses and the awkward Humpbacked Horse, and how Ivan became the royal groom. In the second part, you can find out how the main character, on the orders of the king, lures the Firebird, and then the Tsar Maiden. In the final part, Ivan will visit the Sun and the Moon and get a magic ring from the bottom of the mighty ocean, eventually becoming a king, and getting a Tsar Maiden as his wife.
8. Collections of children’s poems
Collections of children’s poems Agnii Barto is designed for children 5-7 years old. The style of the poetess is very light, the poems are easy to read and memorize for children. The author, as it were, speaks to the child in a simple everyday language, without lyrical digressions and descriptions – but in rhyme. And the conversation is with young readers, as if the author is their age. Barto’s poems are always on a modern theme, she seems to be telling a story that happened recently, and it is typical for her aesthetics to call the characters by their names: “Tamara and I”, “Who does not know Lyubochka”, “Our Tanya is crying loudly”, “Volodin’s portrait”, ” Leshenka, Leshenka, do me a favor” – we are talking about the well-known Leshenka and Tanya, who have such shortcomings, and not at all about child readers.
7. The Scarlet Flower
Story “The Scarlet Flower” Sergey Aksakov will definitely appeal to preschool children. This work can rightfully be attributed to Russian oral folk art. The story begins with an acquaintance with a merchant and his daughters, who all lived together in a certain kingdom. A loving father, going on a long journey to buy goods, asks the girls what they want to receive as a gift. The older sisters asked for beautiful jewelry, and the youngest ordered an unusual gift: a scarlet flower, which is not cuter in the world. And now it’s time to go back home. He fulfilled the decree of his older daughters, but he didn’t find a gift for his most beloved, youngest daughter Nastenka … And then a sad story happened to the grieving father: the robbers attacked him, and he himself ran into the forest. There the merchant met a scarlet flower of incredible beauty. Without hesitation, the hero plucked it, which caused the wrath of the guardian of this place – the Monster of the Forest … For the perfect deed, the merchant must give his beloved daughter in exchange for a flower …
6. Girl and Squirrel
“Girl and Squirrel” – a fairy tale invented by Pavel Kataev for preschool children. Once an incredible thing happened: a little girl settled in the hollow of a squirrel, and instead of her, a squirrel went to the first grade. The author will talk about how the child learned to live in the forest, and the squirrel was able to live among people.
5. Brownie Kuzka
“Kuzka’s Home” – the book by T. Alexandrova, which includes three parts, is intended for preschool children. A fascinating story tells about the adventures of a small, harmless brownie Kuzka. He is very funny: he is always happy to play with his friends – Domovyats and Leshik. And Kuzka is quick-witted and very kind, he tries to help anyone. With him it is always interesting and fun for the girl Natasha. And all the guys, as soon as they read this book, will make friends with Kuzka. This amazing book will become a magical door for the child into the world of fairy-tale characters and magical adventures.
4. Clever dog Sonya, or good manners for small dogs
“Smart dog Sonya, or good manners for small dogs” A. Usacheva – a collection of fairy tales for children 5-6 years old. It includes humorous stories about the mongrel Sonya, who knows a lot, but constantly finds herself in ridiculous situations. Thanks to his ingenuity, the dog finds a way out of any reckless situation. The book will definitely appeal to children who will read it with great interest and pleasure.
3. Dr. Aibolit
Story “Dr. Aibolit” Korney Chukovsky is one of the best works recommended for children 5-6 years old. This is a kind story about the best doctor who helped everyone who needed his help. And then one day Aibolit receives an alarming telegram from the Hippo, who calls the doctor to Africa to save the animals from the onset of sores. Without hesitation, a good character rushes there. He has a long and dangerous journey ahead of him, but animals and birds come to his aid to help him get to the right place and cure the poor animals.
2. Baby and Carlson
Fairy tale by Astrid Lindgren “Baby and Carlson” Definitely a must for 5-6 year olds. The protagonist of the work is seven-year-old Svante, who is called the Kid, the most ordinary boy. But his life changes dramatically after meeting a fabulous creature named Carlson. The kid is delighted with his new friend and willingly tells his parents about him. But adults do not believe in fairy tales and miracles for a long time … After several incredible adventures experienced by two friends, a little boy and “a man in his prime”, the Kid finally becomes attached to Carlson. One of the happiest days in the life of the Kid is his birthday, when his parents give him the dog Bimbo and, finally, get acquainted with the mysterious Carlson …
1. winnie the pooh and all
“Winnie the Pooh and Everything” A. Milna tops the list of the best books for children aged 5-6. This merry tale is about a bear cub named Winnie the Pooh and his friends: Rabbit, Tiger, Eeyore, Roo the kangaroo and others. Incredible stories constantly happen to the bear and his animal friends, and the boy Christopher Robin helps them get out of them. Milne included his son Christopher Robin and his real Winnie the Pooh toy in the work.