Top 10 includes the best books for children 5-6 years old. List recommended for reading by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). Classic children's works for preschoolers affect the proper formation of interest in the world around them, contribute to the development of imagination, and are also educational in nature.
10. The Golden Key, or The Adventures of Pinocchio
Fairy tale "The Golden Key, or The Adventures of Pinocchio" Alexey Tolstoy opens a list of the best books for children 5-6 years old. The work is based on the tale of Carlo Collodi “The Adventures of Pinocchio. The story of a wooden doll. " Fairy tale events unfold in a non-existent city. The plot focuses on the mischievous and cheerful boy Pinocchio, whom his father Carlo carved from ordinary wood logs. Unbelievable, and sometimes dangerous, adventures await the amazing wooden boy. Over the course of more than one generation, the work is read by children in one breath, carrying them into the world of magic.
9. The Little Humpbacked Horse
"The Little Humpbacked Horse" Petra Ershova - a book in poetry for children of preschool and primary school age. This work is considered to be folk, which the author took almost word for word from the mouth of the narrators, from whom he heard it. A poetic tale is divided into three plot parts. The first tells how the younger brother Ivan got a magnificent trophy of two golden-maned horses and the awkward Humpbacked Horse, and how Ivan became the royal groom. In the second part, you can find out how the main character, by order of the king, lures the Firebird, and behind it the Tsar Maiden. In the final part, Ivan will visit the Sun and the Month and take out a magic ring from the bottom of the mighty ocean, as a result he will become a king, and will receive the Tsar’s Maiden as his wife.
8. Collections of children's poems
Collections of children's poems Agnii Barto is intended for children 5-7 years old. The style of the poetess is very light, poetry is easy to read and remember for children. The author, as it were, talks to the child in a simple everyday language, without lyrical digressions and descriptions - but in rhyme. And the conversation is with small readers, as if the author is their same age. Barto’s poems are always on a modern topic, as if it were telling a recent story, and its aesthetics is typical to call the characters by their names: “Tamara and I”, “Who doesn’t know Lyubochka”, “Our Tanya is crying loudly”, “Volodin portrait”, “ Leshenka, Leshenka, do me a favor ”- it’s as if we are talking about well-known Leshenka and Tanya, who have such shortcomings, and not about reading children at all.
7. Scarlet Flower
Story "The Scarlet Flower" Sergei Aksakov will surely like preschool children. This work can rightfully be attributed to Russian oral folk art. The story begins with an acquaintance with the merchant and his daughters, who all lived together in a kingdom. A loving father who sets off on a long journey for goods, asks the girls what they want to receive as a gift. The older sisters asked for beautiful jewelry, and the youngest ordered an unusual gift: a scarlet flower, which is nicer in the world. And now it's time to go back home. He complied with the decree of his elder daughters, but only for the most beloved, youngest daughter Nastya did not find a gift ... And then a sad story happened with a grieving father: the robbers attacked him, and he fled to the forest. There, the merchant met an incredible beauty, a scarlet flower. Without hesitation, the hero tore it off, which caused the anger of the guard of this place - the Forest Monster ... For a perfect deed, the merchant should give his beloved daughter in exchange for a flower ...
6. Girl and Squirrel
"Girl and Squirrel" - a fabulous story invented by Pavel Kataev for preschool children. Once an incredible thing happened: in the hollow of a squirrel a little girl settled, and instead a squirrel went to first grade. The author will talk about how the child learned to live in the forest, and the squirrel was able to live among people.
5. Brownie Kuzka
"Brownie Kuzka" - The book by T. Alexandrova, which includes three parts, is intended for preschool children. A fascinating story tells about the adventures of a small, harmless little house Kuzka. He is very funny: he is always happy to play with his friends - housekeepers and Leshik. And Kuzka is smart and very kind, she is trying to help anyone. With him is always interesting and fun girl Natasha. And all the guys, as soon as they read this book, make friends with Kuzka. This amazing book will be for the child a magic door to the world of fairy-tale characters and magical adventures.
4. Clever little dog Sonya, or Good manners for little dogs
"Clever little dog Sonya, or the Good form rules for little dogs" A. Usacheva - a collection of fairy tales for children 5-6 years old. It included humorous stories about the mongrel Sonya, who knows a lot, but constantly finds herself in ridiculous situations. Thanks to his ingenuity, the dog finds a way out of any reckless situation. The book will surely appeal to children who will read it with great interest and pleasure.
3. Dr. Aibolit
Story "Dr. Aibolit" Korney Chukovsky is one of the best works recommended for children 5-6 years old. This is a good story about the best doctor who helped everyone who needed his help. And then one day Aibolit receives an alarming telegram from Hippopotamus, who calls the doctor to Africa to save the animals from the coming ill sores. Without hesitation, a kind character rushes there. He has a long and dangerous path to go, but animals and birds come to his aid to help him get to the right place and cure the poor little animals.
2. Toddler and Carlson
Fairy Tale Astrid Lindgren "Baby and Carlson" kids will definitely like 5-6 years old. The protagonist of the work is the seven-year-old Svante, who is called the Kid, the most ordinary boy. But his life changes dramatically after meeting a fabulous creature named Carlson. The kid is delighted with his new friend and willingly talks about it to his parents. But adults have not believed in fairy tales and miracles for a long time ... After several incredible adventures experienced by two friends, a little boy and “a man in the prime of life”, the Kid finally becomes attached to Carlson. One of the happiest days in the Baby’s life is his Birthday, when his parents give him the Bimbo dog and finally get acquainted with the mysterious Carlson ...
1. Winnie the Pooh and all-all
"Winnie the Pooh and all-all" A. Milna tops the list of best books for children 5-6 years old. This fun story is a fairy tale about a bear cub named Winnie the Pooh and his friends: Rabbit, Tiger, donkey Eeyore, kenguren Ru and others. Incredible stories constantly occur with the bear and his animal friends, and boy Christopher Robin helps them get out of them. Milne included in the work of his son Christopher Robin and his real toy Winnie the Pooh.