One of the great joys in the world is reading to your children. There are so many stories out there that it makes everything worthwhile when you come across an author who just captures your heart. These five authors have done just that, and they will continue to do so for generations to come. So grab one of their books and curl up with a blanket and some cocoa and enjoy!
- Roald Dahl- If there was ever a series of books by a children’s author any parent must share with their child, it has to be the Roald Dahl collection of books. THE LIST GOES ON: the BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr. Fox, James, And The Giant Peach! There is something really special about how he captures children’s imaginations and makes them laugh out loud. For a man who had such a rough childhood, he showed those kids what storytelling was all about.
- Jerry Spinelli- Back in 1991, Jerry Spinelli wrote a very special little novel called “Maniac Magee.” It is still as touching today as when it first came out. The story of Jeffrey Lionel Maniac Magee and his quest to unite two warring towns through his many athletic feats never fails to entertain and touch young readers’ hearts. One of our favorite quotes from this wonderful book: “A person’s a person no matter how small.” This statement on equality and kindness is truly timeless, and we can see young readers enjoying this book for many years to come.
- Dr. Seuss- If you don’t know who Dr. Seuss is after all these years, we’d be surprised! From “Green Eggs And Ham” to the classic tale of The Cat In The Hat, this man knew how to make young and old readers alike laugh and enjoy a great story. Just think about all those hours you spent as a child reading his books over and over again until they could practically be recited from memory? Yeah, that was awesome, wasn’t it?
- Dr. Seuss- Two words: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss understands how to grab a child’s attention and teach them valuable lessons along the way without being too preachy. Not all children’s authors have that gift, but he certainly does, and this book is a great example of that. We all know it by heart, and we think you should read it to your kids as much as possible!
- Brian Selznick- Brian Selznick has written many books for children and young adults, but of all his wonderful stories, The Invention of Hugo Cabret is our favorite. It’s the story of a boy living inside the walls of a Paris movie theater who must figure out how to steal back his late father’s notebook so he can finish all the amazing mechanical drawings within it. This story will have you hooked from start to finish with its imagery and characters that are so well done. A true work of art!
The 5 Best Children’s Authors