Just about anything a child does seems to be entertaining to them...

...and even reading!...and even reading!

However, it's likely that kids enjoy books so much because children's novels are so amusing to read.

Because children's books are great for learning English, you're in luck!Text Links Code for Children's Books

When it comes to improving your English, nothing beats a good book for the little ones.

People of all ages may relate to the vivid and memorable imagery, easy language, and vital concepts. This is why we've put together this selection of ten classic children's books for you.

Why Learn English with Children’s Books?

Images that will stay with you forever.

In a lot of children's books, the text is illustrated with drawings. They do this to aid comprehension in the minds of young readers. Learning English can be a lot easier if you use these visual aids (images). Words and phrases can be easily memorized when they are linked to visual representations such as a picture or object.

Contextualized language.

Similarly, it's much easier to recall terms when they're used in context. These novels are easy to follow because the language is so straightforward. It is therefore possible to use the story's context and imagery to decipher a word that you are unfamiliar with (without using a dictionary).

Vocabulary and grammar that are easy to understand.

Even though some of the books have "advanced" vocabulary, they aren't that hard. They're merely more difficult than the most fundamental words you'll find in picture books. Think of a word like "smart," which you may already be familiar with, but one of these books could say "clever." A higher-level vocabulary term has a nearly identical meaning, but it has a somewhat different connotation.

Great lessons to learn in life.

There are a lot of books out there for kids that educate them how to be decent people when they grow up. However, even as adults, these lessons are still relevant and necessary for teenagers and young adults. In some cases, children may not fully comprehend or appreciate (value) the story's significance. Adults can, however, reinterpret these stories in new ways.

Having fun with them!

Pictures accompany the story to make it easier to understand what is being said (besides being nice to look at).

Students of the English language may become discouraged if they select texts that are too difficult for them to understand. You should have a very good and successful learning experience if you first focus on children's literature.

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You can acquire definitions for any words you don't understand right now thanks to the video's interactive captions. You can also use activities and flashcards to help you retain the information. Check out the FluentU free trial while you're taking a break from reading one of these fantastic novels!

Classic Children’s Books for English Learners

These books are arranged according to difficulty level.

“Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown

The plot of "Goodnight Moon" is rather thin. Cats, mice, and a calm old lady are just few of the things that are described in the book. With mittens and cows among the other items in the collection. The author sets the scene at the outset before bidding them all a kind farewell at the conclusion.

"Goodnight Moon" is a fantastic book for English learners since it employs a lot of repetition of the same sentence structures, but with different language. For instance, one sentence reads, "Goodnight chamber. Let the moon be your bedtime companion. In the wee hours of the morning, "Goodnight, cow!" This is a great way to acquire a lot of new vocabulary.

This is the simplest book on this list because the majority of the plot is made up of brief two- and three-word sentences.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle

When a caterpillar eats a lot of food, it gets fatter and fatter over the course of a week. The story begins with a caterpillar emerging from its egg and heading out in search of food. That's what he does every single day.

The caterpillar eats a lot of fruit and vegetables in the beginning. At a later stage, the caterpillar begins to gorge on junk food to the point where it becomes uncomfortable. So the caterpillar decides to eat something tasty once more and feels better as a result. The caterpillar eventually transforms into a butterfly after wrapping itself in a cocoon.

Numbers, foods, and the seven days of the week are all included in this picture book for kids.

This book features a lot of repetition, which is a fantastic way to improve your English.

“If You Give a Moose a Muffin” by Laura Numeroff

The story of a moose named "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" centers on the moose's insatiable need for more out of life. He wants a muffin first. After that, he'd want some jam to accompany it. There is no stopping him once he's finished eating. Afterwards, he expects you to produce ever-increasing quantities...

This is the shortest book on the list, and it heavily relies on the future tense of the English language. This signifies that the verb "will" appears in the majority of the phrases. If you give a moose a muffin, for example, he'll expect jam on top of it. Those who wish to master the future tense and its contractions (he'll, you'll, etc.) should turn to this book.

If you enjoy this book, you might also enjoy the author's other work, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie."

“Curious George” by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey

The series "Curious George" follows the adventures of a monkey named George. To be "curious" is to have a strong desire to learn more about a subject. When Curious George becomes a bit too curious, he ends up being captured by humans, who then bring him to their city.

The monkey causes a slew of troubles there. Firefighters respond to a call; he ends up in jail; he escapes prison; he is hoisted into the sky by balloons; and he arrives at the zoo unharmed.

Because of the abundance of short, straightforward sentences throughout the text, this book is ideal for those who are learning the English language. For instance, "George saw a man one day." He was wearing a straw hat with a wide yellow band. "George was seen by the man as well." Curiosity George's short and choppy phrases make it an excellent book for children and English learners alike.

“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein

Playing in an apple tree is a favorite pastime for both the boy and the apple tree in this narrative. However, when he gets older, the youngster is no longer able to play in the tree. He returns to the tree later in life to ask her for advice. She helps him because she cares about him and loves him. A happy ending is reached when, as an elderly man, the boy returns one final time to his beloved tree and sits on the stump (the short piece of wood left over after a log is chopped down).

This book contains a profound message, but it's also a lot of fun to read. This book is easy to read since it employs basic words to convey a single idea.

“Corduroy” by Don Freeman

In "Corduroy," a teddy bear is up for grabs in a toy store. No one wants to buy him because he's missing one of his buttons. Because he wants to be carried home by a youngster, this makes him terribly depressed. If anyone is going to buy him, Corduroy is going to have to locate a new button.

To find a button, he leaves the toy store late one night and enters the larger store. You'll just have to read the rest of the story to find out what happens next.

A lot of advanced jargon, such as "overalls" (the item of clothing in these photographs) and "escalator," is employed in the film (stairs that move). As a result, it may be beneficial to consult a dictionary when reading this work. "Sofa," "furniture," and other home-related terms can also be learned.

 “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak

About a youngster named Max who behaves badly in front of his parents in the book "Where the Wild Things Are. He's sent to his room by his mother since he hasn't eaten dinner. Max's room transforms into a jungle, where he encounters monsters called Wild Things. A magic trick by Max subdues the Wild Things, who had tried to terrify him.

Max is feared by the Wild Things, thus they refer to him as the most ferocious of them all. When Max finally decides he has to return home, he does it on his own private boat. After a long day at work, Max finally arrives home to find his mother waiting for him.

In English literature, this is one of the greatest children's novels ever written, and it's also one of the most popular. Actually, it was made into a very acclaimed motion picture. For kids, "Where the Wild Things Are" has a lot of sophisticated vocabulary, which makes it a fantastic tool for learning more advanced terms and grammar.

“The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf

Ferdinand, a bull (a male cow), has always enjoyed to smell the flowers in his pasture since he was a child. However, the other bulls preferred to play and smack each other's skulls. Even though he is the largest and strongest bull, Ferdinand still prefers to sit and smell the roses when he grows up.

At some point, five guys arrive to select a bull from the pasture in preparation for a day of bull fighting. Ferdinand is stung by a bee even if he does not want to be picked. The bee sting causes Ferdinand to jump around crazily, so the five men pick Ferdinand for the bull fights. Instead of fighting in Ferdinand's first bout, he lies down in the ring to smell the flowers. Consequently, the horse has been returned to the pasture.

Unlike other stories on this list, this one doesn't use poetry, rhyme, or lack a real story. For English learners, this book offers all they need: simple and complex vocabulary, as well as a wide range of grammar topics.

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