12 Best Books for Children Under 10: Educational and Bedtime Books

Books for ages 0-3

Lan and Luna, New Friend – Axel Scheffler

Lan made a new friend, so Luna felt lonely. Alas, poor Luna! Lan, Luna and Tim went for ice cream and experienced something surprising. They realized what true friendship means. A fun story for the youngest.

My grandmother – Helena Kraljic

Who says that important things have to be explained at length? When you say I love you to someone - do you say three words or write an entire novel? The picture book Moja bica carries a few words, but all the more messages for young and old readers on the wings of images and sentences.

Books for ages 3-6

Lion at Heart - Rachel Bright

You don't have to be big and heroic to find your power. Being tiny isn't always easy. As the mouse embarks on a journey to find his power, he discovers that even the smallest creatures have the heart of a lion.

Goska Lučka – Danny Baker

Mrs. Lučka is not afraid of bears. Not even wolves. Not even lions! Nobody! It is the bravest animal in the forest, to which all great braves will take refuge when they become afraid. A beautiful story that shows that courage does not depend on size!

Scary Karlo - Helena Kraljic

Helena Kraljič's picture book Scary Karlo, illustrated by Tina Dobrajc, is... Scary? So much so that we shouldn't read it at bedtime? Who is this Karlo who thinks he is scary, maybe the scariest? This story needs to be explored, no doubt!

Books for ages 6-8

Ancient Greek fables and tales - comics

Brave heroes, mighty gods and the most famous stories of Greek mythology in comics! In this book, ancient tales are brought to life and transformed into fun stories that children can easily remember. Prometheus, Heracles, Perseus and Andromeda, Daedalus and Icarus, Odysseus, the Trojan horse and many others...

How animals care for their young

Surprisingly, parenting in the animal kingdom is very diverse. You can find parents who equally share the tasks of raising puppies and teach them everything they will need in life. But we also come across those who do not take care of their puppies at all. They leave them to others or to the grace of nature. Let's go on a journey into the wild and learn about different animal families and their approaches to raising children. As you will see, nature always provides smart solutions.

Animal Atlas: The colorful world of animals on maps

Animal Atlas, a book that will not disappoint you, is aimed at children aged six and above and presents the most interesting animals of the seven continents. Seven folding maps inside the book show the individual continents. The thirteen accompanying booklets describe almost 200 of the most interesting animals from around the world. Each continent is also represented by the most typical animals.

Space Atlas

The Atlas of the Universe is a beautifully illustrated six-page folding atlas that introduces young readers to the astonishing formation of stars and planets, the composition of the solar system, explains the moons and seasons, takes you on a rocket into space with the first astronauts... And much more. In an original, simple and playful way, the child will learn a lot about the universe, which amazes and attracts us again and again.

Hink House: Dinosaurs

Meet Hink, an ordinary guy... in an extraordinary house! Come in (wipe your feet first) and learn: Which dinosaur had the scariest teeth? Which dinosaur had feathers (but couldn't fly)? What was the biggest dinosaur? Pack the facts, the fun and the suitcase and head to Hink's house!

Books for ages 8-11

365 science experiments

Does the scientist in you dream day and night about conducting experiments? Then we have the perfect solution for you! 365 Science Experiments brings you a huge list of experiments that will satisfy your scientific thirst and bring out the hidden Einstein in you. Whether it's explosions, packaria making, experiments with magnets and light, or simply mixing colors, we've collected it all in one big book. Go ahead, browse through it and start experimenting!

The most wonderful stories of all time

Nine key classic stories are collected in this engaging book, each more thrilling and suspenseful than the next. Travel to faraway lands alongside fantasy animals and powerful sorcerers, do battle with treacherous minions and discover ancient treasures guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. In this book, full of exciting stories, determination and adventure, we get to know the exploits of Jason and Hercules, as well as the brave Robin Hood and the resourceful Ali Baba.