What makes for a great children's
book and what are some of your favorite reads with your child? Let's start an
ever-evolving, Montessori-inspired book list and let's talk about why Dr. Maria
Montessori herself would have approved. Here is one that was written back
when she would have had the opportunity to read it herself!
Pelle's
New Suit by Elsa Beskow (1930): Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and
longer, while Pelle's wool suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and
the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven with the help of family and neighbors.
Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle.
Children (2.5- 6yrs) relish this story of
a resourceful young Swedish boy as he trades real work to achieve a
desired goal. It is fun to see some Montessori Practical Life
activities on Pelle's journey!
Some other wonderful selections include anything by Ezra Jack Keats, Elisa Kleven, and Eric Carle. Tell us some of your children's favorites and let's read together!
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