Did you know? Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shows that children who are regularly read to from an early age have richer vocabularies, better language skills, and rapidly developing imaginations. This is because reading involves interaction between parents and children, which helps build positive emotional connections.
1) Illustration of Teman-Teman BaruKara cover : Gabrielle Andhita via Instagram.
2) Illustration of a Willa & Mom's Favorite Spices cover and flashcard: Little Quokka
1. Kara's New Friends
Genre: Fantasy, Environmental Conservation, and Culture
Suitable for ages 2 and up
Written by actress Rianti Cartwright and beautifully illustrated by Gabrielle Andhita, this book is designed to foster children's imagination, love of nature, and interest in reading. Following Kara's adventures with Indonesian wildlife, the story conveys important values such as friendship, courage, and environmental preservation.
2. Willa and Mother's Favorite Spices
Genre: Education & Inspiration
For 2 years and above
Telling the story of Indonesian spices, this book is perfect for expanding children's knowledge and introducing them to the richness of their homeland. It's no joke, featuring a whopping 20 spices! In addition to its flip-flap feature and sturdy cardboard, this book also features flashcards to accompany your child's learning.
1) Illustration of Fairy Tale Flora: Gramedia .
2) Illustration of 14 Stories of Playing Under the Sea: Gramedia.
3. Flora's Exciting Fairy Tale
Genre: Education
Suitable for: Children aged 4–10 years
Not just one, Fairy Tales of Flora contains 10 entertaining and meaningful plant tales: a grumpy cactus, a warlike potato, an adventurous dandelion, and seven other fascinating flora stories. You'll also find plant facts to expand your little one's knowledge at the end of the story.
4. 14 Stories of Playing Under the Sea
Genre: Animals & Environment
Suitable for: Children aged 5–10 years
If your child enjoys learning about science, especially animals, through humorous fictional stories, this 152-page book could be the perfect choice. The stories are varied, engaging, and each page is filled with illustrations that bring imaginations to life. There's a fun bonus: adorable sea animal figures you can use to play out the story with your child!
There are four more exciting books! Don't miss Part 2 of this article, which includes book recommendations on science, child psychology, and heartwarming family stories.
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