Reading time for kids need not be all about magical castles and flying animals all the time. As much as little kids will love reading fairy tales and fiction, make sure your library is filled with a good balance of non-fiction and informative books for kids too. This week, we at KSP, tell you the 6 best non-fiction books for your kids. Add them to the collection, today!
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1. What If The Earth Stopped Spinning And 24 Other Mysteries Of Science
Author: R
Publisher:Â Red TurtleÂ
Age: 9 years and above
What is this book all about:Â This book tries to explain the various mysteries of the scientific world in a simple and effective manner for children so that they are encouraged to ask questions and grow in the process. Buy here.
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Author:Â Jenny Jacoby, Sam Hutchinson, Catherine BruzzoneÂ
Publisher: B Small Publishing Limited
Age: 5 and above
What is this book all about: This series is the ideal collection you will need in your bookshelf to teach your kids all about STEM! Activity books on science, maths, technology and engineering will help your little fall in love with the basic concepts of STEM, the fun way! From magnetism to sound speed to basic concepts of math, your kids need this starter kit to learn things the exciting way. Buy here.
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Author:Â Bethany Hegedus and Evan Turk
Publisher:Â Antheneum
Age: 5 and above
What is this book all about: Mahatma’s wisdom, and the entire essence of his non-violent philosophy, his being, broken down into easy bits as a priceless take away for everyone from this brilliant book. No other book offers a young reader this level of intimacy with Gandhi. Buy here.
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4. Tell Me About Festivals Of India
Author:Â Anurag MehtaÂ
Publisher: Nita Mehta Pub
Age: 8 and above
What is this book all about:Â This book- Tell Me About Festivals of India, explains everything from lighting diyas for Diwali, to fir trees for Christmas. Check out his other books, such as 101 Tales from Indian Mythology and Tell Me About Krishna Buy here.
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5. National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Author:Â Â Catherine D Hughes
Publisher:Â National Geographic
Age: 4 and above
What this book is all about:Â When the best in the business has something to explain to us, we sit up and listen! That’s exactly why this is one book you must add to your child’s bookshelf if they are crazy about dinosaurs like mine! With more than 50 types of dinosaurs explained with amazing pics and fun facts, this book will get your little one hooked on to in no time! Buy here.
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6. Sleepy Lil Yoga
Author:Â Â Rebecca Whitford and Martina Selway
Publisher:Â Henry Holt & Co
Age: 1 and above
What this book is all about:Â An interactive picture book that demonstrates cute little yoga poses for bedtime. This book is sure to get your little ones excited trying out the various poses and mimicking the night-time animals. Buy here.
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Author:Â Â Shallu Jindal and Priya Kuriyan
Publisher:Â Natraj Publishers
Age:Â 4 and above
What this book is all about: An interactive book for your little ones to know our country better. From the diverse languages and cultural backgrounds that unite us- this book teaches kids about famous personalities- famous places or things of historical significance in our country. Buy here.
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