Eight Literary Works Every Child Must Read Before the Age of 18

By Byron Jonas


Literature is an essential part of every child's formation. It is a vital educational tool with endless lessons to teach. Through literature, we come to know people, places and ideas without ever leaving the comfort of our sofas or beds. Getting a child to read, however, is not always the simplest task. That said, it is still extremely important. Through literature, children get to know the world.

So take note of this list of eight books your child should read before the age of 18:

1. Dr. Seuss Green Eggs & Ham One of the most familiar stories in world popular culture, the reading of Green Eggs & Ham will bring your child into a literary tradition. Its rhyme and repetition render it fun and easy to follow for small children. Furthermore, it is an initial contact point with poetry.

2. Mother Goose Fairytales These oldest fables and tales are as entertaining today as they were centuries ago. The stories they tell never fail to keep us engaged, and the lessons they teach are no less important today than they were in decades past. These nostalgia-invoking stories are sure to please both parents and kids.

3. Robert Munsch Love You Forever The topic of this book is quite serious - the evolution of the relationship between parent and child and the reversal of role of caretaker. It is sure to move both parents and children, entertaining while instilling an important life lesson in the process.

4. J.K. Rowling Harry Potter The books of the Harry Potter series are a great way to get kids hooked on literature. These high-action adventure stories are all but addictive. In fact, you may be surprised to find yourself becoming as attached to them than your child.

5. William Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet In the history of English language literature, Shakespeare is quite probably the most important figure. His works have saturated the world of storytelling for years, popping up in television and film as well. The story of Romeo & Juliet is a familiar one that your child will be able to follow while being introduced to this central English language author.

6. J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye Though this novella deals with very adult topics, it does so in a way that is quite adolescent. Its casual language and sarcastic tone is sure to appeal to children while instilling important life lessons.

7. Homer The Iliad and The Odyssey These two fundamental pieces of world literature are key to the understanding of writing and storytelling at their very beginnings. Though these epic poems can prove quite dense, like the works of Shakespeare, they form a vital part of the genealogical line that is world literature.

8. Emily Bronte Wuthering Heights This passionate novel is one for the ages. Not only will your child become enthralled in its story, but you may be inspired to get involved in it as well. Furthermore, Wuthering Heights is a prime example of literature written by female authors, among the first of its kind to be truly respected by critics.




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