11 Great Waldorf Inspired Books for Kids
Storytelling is an art, and the more you do it, the better you will be! Reading gives you and your child a shared activity. It is an invitation to interact, to teach, and to create with your children. Reading aloud to your kids also helps with their reading and writing skills as well as comprehension. There are many ways you can encourage literacy in your home and you can start by making reading a part of your daily routine! Listen to your child read out loud and give them encouragement. Keep books in your child’s room. Don’t be surprised if your child wants to read the same book over and over or if they want you to–it’s natural for kids to gravitate towards familiarity. Here are eleven of our top Waldorf book picks for kids.
Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World – Julia Rothman
Firefly Encyclopedia of animals – Dr. Phillip Whitfield
The tree book for kids and their grown-ups – Gina Ingoglia
Children of the forest – Elsa Beskow
The Tomtes of Hilltop Stream – Brenda Tyler
Because of an Acorn – Lola M Schafer & Adam Schafer
Forest has a song – Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
The Sun Egg – Elsa Beskow
The Lost Lagoon – Reg Down
Eggs for the Hunting – Reg Down
The Story of the Butterfly Children – Sibylle von Olfers
Reading to your child not only helps you bond with them, but also provides a sense of closeness and well-being. These feelings encourage positive growth and development. Reading is the key to lifelong learning. If you can instill a love of reading at an early age, a commitment of lifelong learning is sure to follow.