This review contains exactly the kind of books that today - from the height of their age - everyone will read in a new way.
TIM THALER, OR SOLD LAUGHTER, JAMES CREWS
If as a child the story of a boy who traded his laughter for the ability to win any bet seemed like an adventure fairy tale to you, now you will look at it completely differently. You will see the philosophical meaning: the most expensive things in life still cannot be bought.
“The ADVENTURES OF EMIL OF LONNEBERG”, ASTRID LINDGREN
The adventures of the tomboy Emil are the best recipe for anyone who lacks positivity and fun. You are guaranteed minutes of contagious laughter. This is also the most optimistic book by Astrid Lindgren, because her hero never loses heart and knows how to enjoy everything in the world.
"THE TALKING BOX", GERALD DARELL
This is an unusual book for naturalist and zoologist Durrell because it is a fairy tale. And the world in it is not our familiar one, but the most magical one, where good and evil fight (with the inevitable victory of good). And this is for the better, because we have enough routine in life, and miracles have never harmed anyone.
“DENISKIN’S STORIES”, VIKTOR DRAGUNSKY
It doesn't matter whether you read these stories as a child or whether they somehow magically managed to pass you by - just open the book and start reading. Of course, much has already remained on the margins of history, but some things will be eternal: pure childish humor, absolutely incredible logic and absolute love of life.
"CHILDREN OF CAPTAIN GRANT", JULES VERNE
That case when a book becomes your ship, and you catch the wind of distant travels, hear the sails fluttering above your head, feel the deck swaying due to the storm. There is a huge world ahead, exciting adventures, meetings with amazing people. The easiest and safest way to escape boredom.
POLLYANNA, ELEINOR PORTER
Is it easy to see only the bright sides in life? Probably not, after all, we are all adults, burdened with a lot of problems, and we know very well that there is never too much of a good thing. But if we make joy a game, and then a principle of life, perhaps we will be able to look at reality differently? This bright and naive story is a real antidepressant.
"COLD HEART", WILHELM HAUF
“Frozen” is the most romantic work of the German storyteller. Why is it worth re-reading for adults? Because it is we, and not children, who are most often ready to acquire a cold heart with all its benefits and give up generosity, honesty, and hard work. And yet this is a wonderful, life-affirming fairy tale. Just read it.
“THE ROAD TO GO INTO THE DISTANCE”, ALEXANDRA BRUSHTEIN
The autobiographical book, written at the beginning of the twentieth century, has been read for more than one generation. Why? Because she is very honest and bright. Because Sashenka’s story is not made up, but passed through itself, seen through the eyes of the author. Because Eternal values They will never become obsolete - that’s why they are eternal.
“I CAN JUMP OVER PUDDLES”, ALAN MARSHALL
The hero of the story, Alan, is the son of a brave wild horse buster. From an early age, he dreams of becoming just like his father, but after a serious illness, his legs stop serving him. However, the book has the right message: if you consider yourself complete, nothing will stop you from being so.
“SCARLET SAILS”, ALEXANDER GREEN
Yuri Nagibin wrote: “If love for A. Green remains in adulthood, it means that the person has saved his heart from aging.” There is nothing fairy-tale-like in this short story, and yet the feeling of a fairy tale does not leave the reader. And all because the story of Assol eloquently proves: miracles do happen, and you can not only wait for them, but also create them with your own hands.
“TWO CAPTAINS”, VENIAMIN KAVERIN
One of the most beloved childhood adventure novels, which has gone through hundreds of reprints and has been filmed both in Russia and abroad. His secret is simple: the book heartfeltly talks about love and loyalty, courage and determination, amazing people and true friendship. After reading it, you feel better and cleaner. And isn’t this what we look for in literature?
“THE GIRL THE CHILDREN WERE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE WITH,” IRMGARD COYNE
To avoid getting into trouble, you need to behave well. But - alas! - no matter how hard the heroine of the story tries to do everything as best as possible, it turns out the other way around. This funny and slightly sad book can be safely recommended to all parents and teachers as a vaccination against educational narrow-mindedness.
“ALL ABOUT THE MOOMINS”, TOVE JANSSON
Surprisingly, stories about charming Moomins seem to grow with us. Re-read today, they will not seem stupid, naive or childish to you. You will find in them what you need right now and exactly for you - calm, kind wisdom, a feeling of love, security and endless warmth.
"TALES ABOUT ANIMALS", ERNEST SETON-THOMPSON
“Nowadays we don’t consider love for animals a penny in people, and we even certainly laugh at affection for cats. But having first fallen out of love with animals, don’t we inevitably then fall out of love with people too?” - wrote Alexander Solzhenitsyn. This book is another reason to fall in love with the world around you again.
“The ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN”, RUDOLF ERICH RASPE
All the stories of the famous liar who flew on a cannonball, saw with his own eyes an amazing deer with a cherry tree on his head and experienced many other adventures do not need to be read at once. One at night is enough to ensure that your dreams are fabulous, incredible and magical.
When all the fairy tales have already been learned by heart, fantasy for composing own stories has already dried up, and the soul requires other literature - it’s time to take a closer look at adult literature. What books will be interesting to both adults and children?
Book No. 1: Works of Jules Verne
“Journey to the Center of the Earth”, “Five Weeks in a Balloon”, “Captain Grant’s Children” and other works by the French founder of science fiction can be interesting at any age. After reading, a 2-3 year old child can also be shown cartoons based on Verne’s works.
Book #2: Ship Hill, Richard Adams
In another translation, the name sounds like “Abodes of the Hills.” This is the story of charming rabbits who are forced to leave their usual home and go on a mysterious and dangerous journey in search of a new habitat. With the exception of some points that can be omitted, the book is also great for reading to children.
Book No. 3: Stories of Nadezhda Teffi
Nadezhda Lokhvitskaya (Teffi - pseudonym - editor's note) is called "Chekhov in a skirt." Collection of her humorous stories This is a direct confirmation. Sincere, funny, fascinating stories will surely appeal to both adults and children. Yes, baby due to absence life experience will not understand the subtleties of humor and irony, but will certainly be imbued with literary language.
Book No. 4: “The Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
“After all, all adults were children at first, only few of them remember this,” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, from the dedication to the book. This work is both for children and for adults, at the same time. A book that grows up with its reader.
Book No. 5: The Works of Mark Twain
To refresh your memories and introduce your child to the world of the American writer, start with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. After this, you can move on to Twain's stories, which adults will enjoy with their subtle sarcasm, and kids with their funny plots and characters. Just look at his story “How I Edited an Agricultural Newspaper.”
Book No. 6: Stories by Anton Chekhov
In addition to the wonderful Russian language, which, to be honest, we lack so much in Everyday life, these stories are also good for reading to young children because they are short, so they can be a pleasant alternative to an evening fairy tale.
Book #7: Three Men in a Boat and a Dog by Jerome K. Jerome
A fun story about three friends - George, Harris, Jay (the narrator) and a dog named Montmorency - and their journey along the River Thames, it will be a great time together. By the way, the author initially planned that the book would be nothing more than a guidebook in which he would tell about the sights along the route. And the result is an immortal book that is also interesting to modern readers.
Book No. 8: “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen”, Rudolf Erich Raspe
Munchausen is a name known to every person over 15 years old. Incredible adventures The events that happened (or almost happened) with this venerable baron will amuse an adult and awaken the imagination of a child. And a little later, when the baby grows up, we can watch the magnificent Soviet film adaptation together.
Book No. 9: “Journey of the Blue Arrow”, Gianni Rodari
This is more of a book for children, interesting for adults as well. In it, as it should be for children's books, everything ends well. In addition to The Journey of the Blue Arrow, you can read the immortal Adventures of Cipollino.
Translator, essayist, literary critic
In my opinion, there is no hard limit. Let’s take Carroll’s “Alice,” this book for children has been read by adults for decades. Each of us has seen adults on the subway, buried in one of the huge volumes of Harry Potter. Even the smallest books should be enjoyable for adults who have to read them to children over and over again. IN Lately It has become especially noticeable how willingly adults read teenage literature - fantasy, dystopia. Relatively recently, even a new genre has appeared - picture books for teenagers and adults, not to mention the graphic novel. And, of course, teenagers read (and have always read) adult books, even the school curriculum is full of adult books - Tolstoy, Dostoevsky.
Children's magazines (pre-revolutionary and, to an even greater extent, Soviet) played a large role as a tool for developing a common reading field - many children read the same issue of the magazine. In addition, magazines actively involved children in creativity and communication and provided “feedback” to the reader. Magazines published not only what was written for children, but also what the children themselves wrote. IN modern world This role has largely been taken over by the Internet; children and adolescents (as well as adults) can exchange opinions and discuss what interests them in in social networks and on other Internet sites. Children's magazine can and is already being reborn in new form precisely in virtual space. Sites such as Papmambook provide children with the opportunity to write and publish their own reviews of books they have read and share their reading experiences.
Of course, the perception of old texts has changed. Both pre-revolutionary and Soviet children's books were imbued with a certain ideology; in a number of texts it is so strong that it overshadows all literary merits. But there are texts where the ideological load, fortunately, turned out to be “weaker” than the artistic merits. And in Soviet time writers wrote not only on Soviet topics. However, new generations always need new books. The overall rhythm of life has changed, its inner melody has changed, and books, accordingly, are written differently. Children's literature (even ideologically loaded) always carries some kind of universal values, and modern children's literature is no exception. The old theme - what is good and what is bad - does not disappear from children’s literature, it’s just that now there is an opportunity for it to be less didactic, not so “head-on”.
I read everything I could get my hands on. There were a lot of books at home, and my father advised what to read. The older sister was reading, and I followed her. Some of my favorites are the plays of Evgeniy Schwartz (at first my dad read aloud), “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas (I read it countless times, the only book that I remember literally locked), Alexandra Brushtein’s trilogy “The Road Goes Far Away...” (to this day, those people who grew up reading this book recognize each other by quotes, like a secret password). One of my favorites is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee; this book, perhaps, had the strongest influence on me. In general, I read more translated literature. Maybe that’s why I ended up becoming a translator. Reading so far favorite hobby, and a lot of what I know, I know from children's books.
Irina Arzamastseva
Doctor philological sciences, Professor of the Department of Russian Literature, Moscow State Pedagogical University
1. Where is the border between “children’s” and “adult” literature?
The boundary that distinguishes children's literature within general literature is changeable, but it lies by itself, without an artificial barrier. Extra-aesthetic institutions, primarily censorship, build this barrier; it is constantly broken, demolished - and erected according to a new plan. The border and the barrier are completely different.
In general, the border lies where the aesthetic right of children recognized by a given society is consistent with the educational right of adults within the conditions of the era and the horizon of social expectations. Children's literature is an “umbrella” concept that unites works of general literature “appropriated” by children and works with special age-specific targeting. It exists on a social contract, partly even written - in the form of published reading recommendations, their own criticism, etc. Moreover, children and adolescents insist on their demands and see both the border and the barrier in their own way. “I read Apuleius willingly, / But I did not read Cicero,” let us re-read, following the lyceum poet, the frivolously wise “Metamorphoses” and the boring, grumpily didactic treatise “On Old Age”, in order to be convinced of the aesthetic right of the young reader.
And “adult” literature is an area separated from general literature; the aesthetic right of adults operates in it, ignoring the right of children and the so-called public, waiting for instruction and entertainment. Authors mark such works with closed addressing labels (addressing for children is open; adults can also read children’s books). Thus, in his “Cart of Life,” Pushkin suddenly switched from a general address suitable for schoolchildren to a purely adult address, for a narrow circle of friends, with just one obscene line. In other words, I did not give this poem to the public or to the children.
Structurally, at the level of poetics, the boundary is set by the “belonging” of the artistic world. In general literature, the author creates a special world and reigns in it; the reader is still a guest there, invited or accidental. The author does not promise permanent friendship to the adult reader. On the contrary, in the work it is true children's child he feels confident, like he’s in his own home. In the end, it is the young reader who sets the boundaries of his own literature. His choice is decisive, it is more important than the mysterious author's intention or the brand of the magazine that first publishes the work; critics' assessments and teachers' recommendations are less significant.
2. In his book “Fairy tale and reality. History of Russian Children's Literature" Ben Hellman focuses on Special attention children's magazines, because it was through them that texts for children's reading were distributed and became popular. It is obvious that today in Russia children's magazines no longer have the same influence as in the 19th and 20th centuries. What replaced them?
I think it’s too early to write off magazines as a form of “children’s” literary process. In any case, writers and artists, all other things being equal, prefer publication in a paper magazine to online publication. At the same time, electronic children's magazines have taken root quite well, forming a small but separate segment of the Runet: paper “Pampas” became “Electronic Pampas”, “Klepa” also went online. I don't think it's time to celebrate the victory of numbers. And, as far as I know, we don’t yet have portals specifically for children; there are pedagogical portals with literary sections - this is not a real change from paper magazines, at least striving for independence. In addition, technological media - paper and electronics - are in themselves intolerant of literature, because its genre-style system has long been shaped by paper technology. Online literature, including children's literature, will have to develop its own poetics, but for now it is in its infancy (for example, children's opuses are published indiscriminately).
Paper printing goes back to manual production from natural materials, the magazine is created by hand, both literary texts and pictures are all handmade, the genres themselves were formed and evolved in the conditions of paper printing, primarily magazines. Paper magazines are more suitable for the formation of personality, for fine tuning of the cognitive consciousness. The habit of slow reading and deep thought is more likely to be formed through communication with paper media. At the same time, electronic children's mass media have a great advantage in quick communication with the reader ( Achilles' heel the good old “Murzilka” and similar magazines). And in terms of news information capabilities, online publications are stronger, because they are further away from the magazine format and closer to the newspaper format, which means that fiction, “loving” paper, begins to occupy a marginal position in them.
I would like to remind you that children’s magazines in Russia, starting with Novikov’s “Children’s Reading for the Heart and Mind,” were civic projects, not commercial ones. Consequently, their fate cannot be decided according to the laws of business; they must develop in the “protected zone” of the economy - the science and practice of the humanitarian, aimed at people.
3. Children's literature before the revolution and in the Soviet Union was intended to establish a certain system values. What values does modern children's literature convey? Has the perception of old texts by new generations changed?
I'll start from the end. Of course, the perception of old texts has changed, and significantly. A huge body of Soviet children's literature, like Atlantis, has sunk into history. The best works of the Soviet period are already being published with explanations (comments, photographs, etc.). And the problem is not only in reality, but in updating the language. In addition, the idea of childhood has changed. For example, neither children nor parents will understand the story about a boy standing guard in a night park (“Honest Word” by L. Panteleev). As for the value system, in my opinion, nothing has changed fundamentally: children's literature preaches love directed towards the same objects - family, friends, nature, homeland. How these objects are presented in ideology is another matter, but these are adult games.
4. What did you read as a child and how did it influence you?
There were many folk tales, and my dad told the Russian ones at night (and “The Little Humpbacked Horse” almost by heart), and I reread the Kalmyk, Tatar, Gypsy, African and many others many times in books (nowadays it is much more difficult for a child to get an idea of the richness of national cultures). As a result, the discovery that some of my peers were sensitive to national issues came to me ridiculously late, after school. A literary fairy tales there were much fewer, stories and novellas predominated, even novels (like a mouse in cheese making moves in “War and Peace” a year or two before studying the epic in class). There were many magazines, but not “thick” literary ones, but educational and children’s ones. Made the deepest, most beneficial impression on me big Book“Dostoevsky to Children” with drawings by Shmarinov was the same precious gift from parents as “The Three Musketeers” with classic pictures. From books with a special address, I remember the lyric poems memorized in the collections “Edge” by Valentin Berestov, “Horse Glade” by Vladislav Bakhrevsky. I read L. Panteleev’s four-volume book and Mark Twain’s books until half-life (first about Huck Finn, and then about Tom Sawyer, which didn’t seem so exciting to me). From the scary - “Evenings on a farm near Dikanka.” I loved Chekhov’s “shards” very much, I re-read “The Joke” all of them, probably then I learned the first knowledge about the paradox of love.
Among the teenage books - the adventure-historical novel “The State of the Sun” by Nikolai Smirnov, about dreams, struggle and deliverance from utopia (it turned out to be a very necessary book for normal growing up).
Of course, I also had all the children’s classics, but it’s strange: I re-read Marshak—not his children’s work, but a beautifully published collection of Shakespeare’s sonnets in his translation, understanding little at the same time. But I experienced the “saga” of Aibolit, the myth of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa (a thick volume by Chukovsky) line by line.
In general, the understandability of the text is not the main thing in children's reading. Discovery is more important beauty. One of the first books I read on my own “from cover to cover” was the ancient Egyptian fairy tale “The Miraculous Transformations of Bata” with amazing drawings by Nikolai Kochergin. I’m re-reading it - it’s a very complex story, unfamiliar realities, but how it touched my heart - with its living beauty and also with the fact that the slender ancient farmers, their wheat with lotuses and golden oxen, their affairs and feelings so naturally continued in the grandmother’s village that surrounded me, explained to me, Muscovite, hot Orenburg steppe, herds of cows, chests of flour and wheat, work from dawn to dusk, such general course Geography and human studies.
Erica Haber
Professor of Slavic Studies at Syracuse University (USA)
1. Where is the border between “children’s” and “adult” literature?
Judging by the wide international popularity of the Harry Potter book series among children and adults, it is difficult to say that there is still a boundary between “children’s” and “adult” literature. Nowadays they even write Russian detective stories for children. Unfortunately, popular books not always of high quality, although quality is especially beneficial for children's reading, as reading helps students develop emotional intelligence and Creative skills, and also plays a key role in the development of cognitive skills. On the other hand, access to all varieties of literature is also extremely important for children's success. Moreover, and no less important, main role Parents and teachers should play a role in developing a love and passion for reading in children, regardless of what kind of literature the children are interested in.
2. In his book “Fairy tale and reality. History of Russian Children's Literature" Ben Hellman pays special attention to children's magazines, because it was through them that texts for children's reading spread and became popular. It is obvious that today in Russia children's magazines no longer have the same influence as in the 19th and 20th centuries. What replaced them?
Book market and social media. Nowadays, parents and children are much more likely to buy books in stores or online than to read children's magazines to find out what's new or interesting. They often learn about new books from blogs, web pages, VKontakte or Facebook. Of course, popular books sell well, which helps make bookstores profitable, but it is much more difficult for unknown authors to attract an audience. Such a system has always existed in the West, but now that Russia has begun to have an open market system, she also began to have difficulty publishing emerging or lesser-known authors. But, despite this, both in the West and in Russia, people simply need to search and find new and innovative authors, as well as read children's classics.
3. Children's literature before the revolution and in the Soviet Union was intended to establish a certain system of values. What values does modern children's literature convey? Has the perception of old texts by new generations changed?
Teaching specific values has become less important in today's children's reading. Modern children's literature plays an important role because it gives children the ability to appreciate cultural heritage their ancestors. It stimulates the growth and development of a child's personality and social skills. In addition, it transmits key themes and works of various writers from one generation to the next. From my point of view, the perception of old manuscripts by new generations has not changed, since children are interested in a good plot, interesting characters and a memorable story. It is for these reasons that children still love and read the poems of K. Chukovsky, S. Marshak, B.V. Zakhoder, A.L. Barto, as well as the fairy tales of A.N. Tolstoy and A.M. Volkov.
4. What did you read as a child and how did it influence you?
When I was little, my favorite books to read were about animals, such as Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little and The Wind in the Willows. These books gave me the opportunity to "experience" worthy literature and, moreover, helped me develop my imagination with early years. But more than anything else, they taught me to appreciate the world, develop a love for nature. As a result, I still prefer spending time outside, in nature, or among animals, rather than with people. Moreover, this is most likely the reason for my frequent spending of time in the garden, where I can observe birds, animals and insects, which are my special favorites. Without a doubt, children's reading definitely has a serious impact on a person.
Decades pass, we grow up and gradually grow old, but the plots of our favorite children's books are still preserved in our memory.We re-read them with pleasure - first for our own pleasure in moments of nostalgia, then to amuse our children, and then we instill a love for these works in our grandchildren. This is how the continuity of generations is formed.
Children's books are dear to us for their atmosphere; with their characters, we regain a sense of carefreeness and regain fearlessness in the face of life's adversities. Let's be honest, the presence of children in the family is only a reason to once again plunge into the fantastic world of good old fairy tales.
Small volumes conceal enormous strength. They touch on eternal themes, such as friendship, love, devotion, dedication, and the search for true values. Sometimes they are more philosophical than the most abstruse novels of recognized classics. Today I want to offer you a selection of 15 wonderful books for both adults and very young audiences.
15 books for all ages
1. “Semyon Andreich, Chronicle in Doodles”, Narine Abgaryan
The book of the Russian blogger “Manyunya” made its author a laureate literary prize"Manuscript of the Year". “Semyon Andreich...” is a small volume with a funny story about a charming five-year-old boy with a serious name. He keeps a diary in which he carefully (albeit with errors) records his thoughtful thoughts.Picking up a colorfully illustrated publication, you will remember how the most selfless kindergarten friendship is born, what a child should do among always busy adults, and even how a child feels when his parents get divorced.
2. “The Wizard of the Emerald City”, Alexander Volkov
One of Volkov’s best works, included in the “TOP 25 must-read books for children.” Based on it, many cartoons and films were created. The incredible story of the girl Ellie has been republished in millions of copies and will probably not lose popularity even after a hundred years.The main character and her faithful dog Totoshka are carried by a hurricane wind to a wonderful country. To return home she needs to meet a wizard who lives in the very center Emerald City. Along the way, Ellie makes new friends, gets into exciting and dangerous adventures, and selflessly helps the local population.
3. “Tales of the Moscow Zoo”, Yulia and Konstantin Snigala
A collection of fascinating stories won the New Children's Book competition in 2012. Its key character is the owl Ulrich. This funny bird will become your “tour guide” around the territory of the Moscow Zoo. He will take you to the most secluded corners of the menagerie and introduce you to its amazing inhabitants.Are you still unsure whether you should read the book by Julia and Konstantin Snigal? “Then answer a couple of questions.” Have you ever met a flamingo poet in your life? And the peacock warrior? And what about the annoying crow with a nasty character? No? So what are you waiting for, go quickly to the Moscow Zoo, your guide is already waiting for you.
The responsible owl has prepared many fascinating stories and a list of unforgettable people who must be visited!
4. Peter Pan, James Barrie
Probably each of us wanted to never grow up. Just imagine - you will forever remain a little girl or a mischievous boy. You don't have to go to work, pay utilities and take on the burden of responsibility. You can play outdoors all day long and enjoy life.James Barrie embodied the dream of eternal childhood in his most famous book, Peter Pan. However, the author has slightly reduced the ardor of inveterate dreamers. Residents of Neverland also face serious problems; they are no strangers to the pursuit of happiness, the search for love, and suffering from the betrayal of imaginary friends.
5. “I love walking on clouds”, Anastasia Orlova
The author of the book is a critically acclaimed poet and writer, participant in literary forums, laureate of the Russian Delviga Prize and winner of the New Children's Book competition. The amount of regalia of the creator is already a guarantee of the quality of the work.“I Love Walking on Clouds” is an incredibly light and pleasant book with wonderful illustrations. It will be a breath of fresh air and help you take your mind off the drab everyday life. Main character, a six-year-old boy, will guide you and your children through the fluffy vault of heaven and tell a lot of non-trivial stories.
6. “Pippi Longstocking”, Astrid Lindgren
The crazy red-haired girl has captured the hearts of readers around the world. Her extravagant style, coupled with her irrepressible imagination, makes readers squeal with pleasure. Peppilotta personifies the ideal of independence and spontaneity, although she is not alien to the fear of loneliness.An unprecedented event took place in a respectable provincial town. A nine-year-old girl, Pippi, settled in the ancient villa “Chicken”. She has only a horse and a pet monkey for company. The main character has no parents, but she has a chest full of gold coins.
7. “Candle Girl”, Sofia Prokofieva
I present to your attention magic book Russian writer Sofia Prokofieva, complemented by truly unique illustrations by artist Yulia Gukova. Mystical and mysterious images resonate with the plot of the work and have an incredible impact on the reader. The author himself considers this book his best creation.At the center of the story is an orphan girl living in a fantasy city, whose ruler is the Hunchback. The main character's spiritual light will help her find reliable comrades, save her mother, awaken the inhabitants of the royal castle and defeat the sorcerer.
As a child, when we read a book, we don’t think about what it’s about, we just read. Ask a young child, “What is the book about?” He will tell you that it is about a prince and a princess and will retell the plot. But many children's books actually contain deep thoughts that only adults can appreciate.
The editors of the site have prepared for you a selection of books that you should re-read with your children and discover something new. Let's get started!
Publisher: Eksmo
Some fans grew up with the book: Harry grew up, so did they. And today's children read all seven volumes in one gulp. If you first met the “boy-who-lived” as a child, now when you read it you will have completely different feelings and thoughts (especially this time, you know everything about Snape from the very beginning!).
Publisher: Eksmo
Classics of children's and adult literature. You can and should read at any age; every time you find something new to think about. - it’s also about the relationship between children and adults, about different views on the world. Therefore, it’s time to re-read it, since you also have a a little prince or princess.
Publisher: Azbuka
Publisher: Pink Giraffe
Dystopia for children is already quite interesting. A story about the rigid framework of an ideal world and about memory that must be preserved. It will teach both the children and you a lot. If you are a fan of Zamyatin and Orwell, but missed this work, take the book away from your children!
Publisher: Genres, Astrel
If you don't remember any philosophical quote from this book, urgently go read it aloud to your child, remember how deep this work is. Ours is, of course, wonderful, but about something completely different. And this is a touching story about a dad, his son and a fairy tale about Magical forest for the night. Sometimes the little bear and his friends say things that make you run your eyes along the line for a long time and think: “But he’s so right!!!”
Publisher: Rosman-Press
An ideal lady with clear rules of life. It would be good for adults to follow them, otherwise they have already forgotten what it means to be “perfection itself.” Moreover, soon we will see Mary's return to the screens, and we can remind ourselves of the miracles she worked. And whether it was miracles or just education...
Publisher: Eksmo
Leaving Narnia is difficult. Her world consists of thousands of small details that you just want to dive into again and again. And this world was created as a gift for four children who were waiting out the bombing in the author’s house. Later, the images of the main characters were copied from them. At least this will make you look at a long-familiar work in a new way.
Publisher: ABC-Atticus, Machaon
A surprisingly adult work, with detailed description rocket science, a dystopia (even two) inside and a very twisted plot. Let’s not forget about the topic of censorship and slave labor - yes, yes, all this is written in, if you forgot, re-read it!
Publisher: KompasGid
This is a story about a boy who traded his laughter for material wealth. Doesn't remind you of anything? What are you saying? "Faust"? I think, yes. A surprisingly deep thought that makes you think about the consequences of such a choice for both children and parents.
Publisher: Azbuka, Azbuka-Atticus
It’s like a fairy tale about rabbits, but what could be cuter and simpler? But that's not true. Here rabbits are a separate people with their own history, language and philosophy. And the problems the furry ones face are not childish at all - dictatorship, migration, moral choice. It is worth asking your child not to return the book to the library immediately after reading it.
Publisher: ABC-Atticus, Machaon
The young heroine of the fairy tale is impressive both in childhood and now. By using strong character and with a kind heart, she manages the almost impossible - to reconcile sworn enemies, and even make friends with her former rival. And no magic, just human relations and effort on yourself. This Roni is an amazing girl!
Publisher: AST, Malysh
There’s no need to tell you anything here, who doesn’t remember Tom Sawyer? Great humor, twisted adventures, first love, strong friendship, believe me - it’s also interesting to read as an adult. And you will no longer associate yourself with the eccentric Tom, you will rather think, oh, poor aunt! How does she cope with him?!
Publisher: Ripol Classic
A children's fairy tale that sometimes resembles a horror story. Surely you read it as a child, it was part of school curriculum For summer reading. But this fairy tale is also not so simple, to remember why you can’t rely on luck and always try to become better - you’ll have to re-read it.
Publisher: Eksmo
The boy who never grows up. Just think about how many years he lives as an eternal child and continues to kidnap children into Neverland? It's even a little scary. In addition, the book contains many mature and interesting thoughts that you will notice only now. A must read!
Happy reading and rethinking!