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What is it like to be half-boy - half-dragon? It could have been more pleasant if Merek and his family didn't live in the Middle Ages. In a time when people are afraid of everything: witches, dragons, ogres, barbarians, and...
At the Knights' School — a knightly tournament. The prize for the winner is to be a squire to the most famous dragon slayer, Sir Tain, and after classes, to go hunting for dragons with him. Sir Tain had a...
The gigantic seven-headed dragons — cyclorgs — attacked the village of Mereka. They stole gold, and now they are ready to do anything to get it back. Mereka thinks of voluntarily giving the gold to the cyclorgs. He dares to...
The confrontation between Merek and Percy at the Knights' School is heating up. Merek had good luck in the afternoon: he threw bat droppings at Percy, made him a laughingstock in front of the guards, and scared him to death...
"Mickey the Fox's Diary" is written from the perspective of a fox terrier. Yes, yes, this is the first literate dog who can write. He tells about his everyday life, about moving to Paris, about the sea, visiting the zoo,...
The planet Earth is over 4.5 billion years old, while humans have existed for just about 2.5 million. But during this time, "homo sapiens" has gone through a long path of evolution: from stone tool making and mammoth hunting to...
Can trees hear us? Do they have emotions? Do animals understand us? Children sincerely believe that this is true and often talk to them. This is a tale about a Boy who was lucky enough to meet the Guardian of...
The publication was printed with funds from the institutional support grant.A cheerful and dynamic story about two little squirrels who are always looking for adventures and are not afraid of anything at all. Their desire for the new and the...
On Bear Island, there are no white bears left. At least, that's what April's father says, who conducts his scientific research at a remote Arctic station. But one summer night, the girl encounters a bear. He is hungry, lonely, and...
In a few days, the children find new riddles and clues in a hiding place under the floor of the treehouse, left by the elderly neighbor. Mr. Summerling invites Marley, Saya, and Isla to his house, full of secret rooms,...
Many rabbits have already disappeared from the field since the Great New Fence appeared. Mama Rabbit suspects how it happened when she herself falls into a cunning trap. Who will take care of her little eared ones now? Fortunately, she...
Elena is not jokingly worried when her friend Miranda suddenly falls ill with an unknown disease. Is it really the curse of Malfadius Chorus, the powerful black mage, to blame? One day, Miranda disappears without a trace. Elena manages to...
The young sorceresses are excited: Elena's father, Leon Bredov, has finally been freed from the curse of existing in the body of an iguana. Now he can become a human again. However, he is forced to return to the world...
In the second part of "The Charmed Ones," Elena will manage to get closer to unraveling the great mystery hidden within the magical amulet. The mysterious pendant belonged to her father, who was turned into an iguana by a court...
A book with giant foldouts that tells the story of shipbuilding — from the sailing ships of ancient Egyptians to the most modern liners! "Sailing and steam, combat and cargo, junks, dreadnoughts, clippers... The little sailor learns all about them!...
Cherry loves to investigate and write about her findings. Every adult can become the hero of her diaries. But this time she will not be trying to uncover their fates or their secrets. This time she will be digging into...
...they gently pushed the creaky door and took a careful step... another one... another one. ...the door behind closed! There is no way back... Slavko and Oksanka do not yet know that a small but real dragon Tishko, a blue...
We present to your attention a new release for the winter holidays from the publishing house "Chas Maistriv" — "The Book You Must Read on the Night Before St. Nicholas" in Ukrainian! What is the "Book that must be read...
The tale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1904) is the second book in the series about the heroes of this magical land. In it, young readers learn about how a boy named Tip crafted a wooden man with a pumpkin...
Beatrix Potter (1866—1943) was a popular English children's writer and talented artist. As long as she could remember, she always loved to draw, and she also loved animals and endlessly drew them. In her drawings, fluffy little animals acquired names,...
The heroes of many tales by Lyman Frank Baum – Dorothy and the Wizard – meet again on the pages of this book. However, this time they are in for perhaps the most breathtaking adventures. Together with the boy Zeb,...
A terrible plague takes the lives of all the residents of the estate, leaving only a little girl named Mary to fend for herself. From now on, the poor thing must get used to her new home and its owner,...
The publication "Four Princesses" is an exciting journey into the era of Kievan Rus, immersing you in the everyday life and childhood years of the Kievan princesses: Agatha, Olysava, Nastya, and Anna. Fascinating adventure-stories will transport you to ancient times,...
The fairy tale by Oleksandr Volkov, the long-awaited fifth book in the series about the Magic Land, tells the story of the awakening of the sorceress Arachne, who was punished for her crimes and has been in a deep sleep...
8 years
Reading with an 8-year-old child
8 years is the age when children's thinking and psyche begin to form, cognitive abilities develop, and interest in the surrounding world awakens. It is important to instill a love for books during this period, both for fairy tales and for those that develop analytical thinking and logic. Books for an 8-year-old child are available in a huge variety, so it will be easy to choose the right option.
If you have already instilled a love for literature in your little one from a young age, congratulations! Once the child has learned to read, the main task of parents is to select various books for children that should be interesting and engaging. These can be stories or works for independent study.
What books do children prefer?
Every parent understands that children need to read, but what exactly? Some find it difficult to choose age-appropriate books for kids. Usually, 8-year-olds will not read huge boring stories; they will only choose those works that interest them with their unusualness, humor, and charm.
Knowing the characteristics of this age, it will be possible to better understand what the son or daughter desires and to figure out the advantages of a young reader:
- "This is a time of great discoveries, new knowledge, and previously unknown information. A child usually wants to see the big world; they will enjoy Ukrainian books for 8-year-olds about adventures and travels."
- A useful choice becomes literature that tells how to act in various situations. For example, how to make friends, how to behave with the opposite sex.
- Fairy tales are still relevant, as children continue to develop their imagination and fantasy, and have not completely left childhood.
At this age, separation begins, and the child becomes more independent. Parents may feel that their little one is drifting away, but this is not the case. The tradition of reading together can become an important bonding factor that helps maintain warmth in the relationship with the child.
Popular genres
"Of course, fairy tales should be included in the list of popular genres among children of this age group. These are the old good stories about courage, bravery, friendship, honesty, and kindness. The genre remains relevant thanks to its brave heroes, plots with allegorical notes, interesting stories, and easy reading."
A story is another popular genre characterized by a small volume, a simple and clear plot line, and a limited number of characters. One can choose children's books about summer, nature, people, animals, and school. For 8-year-old children, a story serves as a stepping stone that helps transition from fairy tales to more serious and complex children's works.
Another genre worth paying attention to is fantasy. It immerses children in other worlds, helping to develop their imagination and creativity. An interesting book for a child in the fantasy genre is characterized by its vividness and richness of plot. Fantastic adventures captivate young readers and compel them to read the work to the very last drop.
Where to buy the book
"You can quickly buy a book for a girl or a boy in the online store 'Kazka.de'. A rich selection of literature will allow you to choose the optimal option and satisfy your child's reading needs. The following internet books for children are in demand:"
- "Think Like Sherlock Holmes" (authors: Carlo Carzan, Sonya Skalko);
- "The Merry Rogers and the Monster's Gold" (Johnny Duddle);
- "Captain's Island" (Sofia Prokofjeva);
- "Pepper, Mint and School" (Irmgard Kramer).
Books for children in Germany are easy to purchase. They are shipped all over the world, including to America, Canada, China, and Australia. The online store is located in Germany. You can buy a book for a boy from any corner of Europe.