It’s a time to sit down with your favorite novel or crack open a new read and remember why reading is so important. For our kiddos, it’s a way to become strong readers and understand the world around them as they begin to navigate it themselves. For us, it’s a way to escape the normalcy of everyday life, appreciate the arts and pry us away from our constant screen-time, even if only for a few minutes! If you’re not sure what to read this month, we’ve created a list of must-read classics for each age group so we can all read together!
AGES 3-6
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
- One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
- The Nutcracker by Jennifer Adams
- A Christmas Carol by Jennifer Adams
AGES 7-10
- The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
- Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
- Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
PRE-TEENS
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
TEENS/ADULT
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Anthem by Ayn Rand
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee