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.