There are some great ones. 'My First Book of Mormon Stories' is a fictional take on the stories from the Book of Mormon for very young readers. 'The Boxcar Children' series is also good. It shows kids how to be resourceful and work together as a family. And then there's 'The Velveteen Rabbit'. It's a story about love and becoming'real' which can be a great teaching tool for young LDS kids about the importance of love and faith.
Sure. 'The Friend' magazines often have fictional stories suitable for young readers. Also, 'The Princess and the Goblin' by George MacDonald. It has simple yet profound themes that are great for kids. Another is 'The Little House on the Prairie' series. While not strictly LDS, it has values like family, hard work, and faith that align well with LDS teachings.
The 'Stuart Little' books are also a good choice. While not overtly LDS, they are written by an LDS author. They tell the story of a little mouse in a big world, teaching lessons about family, friendship, and facing challenges, which are values that resonate with LDS teachings for young ones.
For young readers, 'The Candy Shop War' by Brandon Mull is a great LDS novel. It has an exciting plot full of magic and adventure that kids will love. It also subtly weaves in values like loyalty and honesty. Another good one is 'The Secret Journal of Brett Colton' which deals with the challenges of growing up and making good choices from an LDS perspective.
Yes, 'Aru Shah and the Song of Death' by Roshani Chokshi is a great 2019 fiction book for young readers. It's full of adventure and mythology. Another is 'The Gutsy Girl' by Caroline Paul, which can inspire young girls to be brave and adventurous.
Sure. 'Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin' by Karey White is a great option. It has a light - hearted romance story that is appropriate for young adults and also incorporates LDS themes.
Sure. 'The Night Diary' by Veera Hiranandani is a good one. It's about a girl named Nisha who records her experiences during the partition of India in 1947 in the form of a diary. It's a great way for young readers to learn about this important historical event.
A good 2021 historical fiction book for young readers is 'Front Desk' by Kelly Yang. It tells the story of a young girl and her family's experience as immigrants in America, which is based on real - life historical situations. It also shows the challenges they face and how they overcome them. 'We Dream of Space' by Erin Entrada Kelly is also recommended. It's set in 1986 and follows the stories of three siblings as they learn about the Challenger disaster and other historical events around that time.
Definitely. 'The Wolf Wilder' is a great choice. It's about a girl who trains wolves in Russia. It has a really engaging plot that young readers will enjoy. It also has some important themes like friendship and standing up for what you believe in.
For young readers, 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White has some comical moments, like the conversations between the animals. 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl is also full of wacky adventures and funny characters. Another one is 'Amelia Bedelia' books, where Amelia takes things very literally, leading to humorous misunderstandings.
Sure. 'How to Train Your Dragon' by Cressida Cowell is perfect for young readers. It has a fun and engaging story about a boy named Hiccup who befriends a dragon. The illustrations in the book also add to the charm. Another one is 'The Dragonet Prophecy' by Tui T. Sutherland. It's part of the 'Wings of Fire' series and follows the adventures of dragonets with special powers.
Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series has some elements of geography fiction. The main characters travel to different places and times, experiencing various geographies. For example, they might go to ancient Egypt and see the pyramids along the Nile, which is a great way for young readers to learn about different geographies. Another one is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis. Although it's a fantasy world, it has its own geography that is interesting to explore.