The Best Children’s Books In 2023, According To Educators And Parents
The Best Children’s Books In 2023, According To Educators And Parents
Choosing the best children’s books is a nearly impossible task; the more I researched, spoke to experts and recalled all of the wonderful books I read as a child and in my career as an English teacher, the more difficult it became to narrow down the list. To help, I spoke to three teachers, two librarians and a vice president of curriculum and education. Some of my top picks of the best children’s books are Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Wonder and The Rabbit Listened.
When looking for books for kids, Hayley Speisman, a teacher and lower school literacy specialist at The Ideal School of Manhattan, recommends seeking books that allow readers to escape and that cater to their interests. It’s also important to read books that are both “mirrors” and “windows.” “A mirror book is a book that a reader can see themself within… A window book is one where the readers are looking into someone’s life that may have had completely different life experiences,” explains seventh grade language arts teacher Erin Beers.
