One of the best things parents can do for children during their development is to read aloud, as this helps improve their language, social, and academic skills. If you remember your childhood, you probably had a favorite book that brings back fond memories. And there is a day that honors children’s books, International Children’s Book Day, which takes place on April 2. That day was important because it was Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday.
Therefore, International Children’s Book Day was established in 1967 to promote the importance of reading for children and their development. So, based on your zodiac sign, let’s take a look at your favorite children’s book.
Aries – Where the wild things are
Aries, you are passionate and energetic, and maybe everyone called you wild as a child. You were probably the one who had accidents on the playground and ended up with a few bruises here and there. However, you would immediately get up and keep playing. You had a lot of courage and confidence, and that was the best book Where the wild things are, by Maurice Sendak, which was about fun and excitement, and a wild rumble.
Taurus – Little House on the Prairie
Taurus, you are determined and tenacious, which means you would be the one to push through challenges if you had to face them head on. For example, you might solve a challenging math problem or a large project that presents a number of obstacles, but you would find a way to complete it yourself before asking anyone for help. Your favorite children’s book would have been Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, because you could identify with the story. It was about determination and patience to overcome life’s challenges and obstacles.
Gemini – Every Roald Dahl book
Gemini, you have always been smart and needed intellectual stimulation. But you also had a mischievous side, and you still do. So you needed access to books to keep you busy and avoid problems. That’s why every Roald Dahl book is, like Disgusting rhymes or The BFG, would have kept you busy and amused. You would have liked to imitate his ways because you would have found them entertaining. You would also have enjoyed any book that satisfied your curious mind. That meant you probably had a bookshelf of books in your room, many of them by Roald Dahl.
Cancer – Anne of Green Gables
Cancer, you are sensitive and you always were when you were a child. So if you wanted to read a book, you did it while you were alone in your room, charging. And you thoroughly enjoyed the story as your parents read to you. Family meant everything to you back then. That’s why your ideal children’s book would have been Anna from Groene Gevels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The main character of the story is extremely sensitive and wants others to accept her, as Cancer can relate to that.
Leo – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Leo, you are a born leader with a warm heart, but you like to be the center of attention. You also need excitement and laughter in your life. That’s why Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the ideal children’s book for you and you probably enjoyed reading it when you were young. You have to admit that some of you looked up to Willy Wonka’s disorderly factory. The entertainment of the book would have kept you interested as it would not have bored you.
Virgo – Mysterious Society of Benedict
Virgo, because of your analytical mind, you needed mental stimulation, like puzzles to put together and mysteries to solve. Therefore, every book you read should keep you engaged, and that would have been the best children’s book for you The mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. That book is about these brilliant kids trying to solve these puzzles and mysteries to go one step further than the villain in the story, who is hungry for power. You appreciated such a book because you could put yourself in their shoes.
Libra – The sword and the stone
Libra, you may have always been into art and fashion, but you had a strong sense of justice when you were young, and that hasn’t changed at all. Therefore, you want to ensure that justice is served when injustice occurs. So the book you wish you had in your childhood was The sword and the stone by TH White. That’s where you would have connected with many aspects of it, as themes involving diplomacy and justice are explored and discussed, and Libra has an affinity for that.
Scorpio – Spy school
Scorpio, you’ve always been the type to solve mysteries, and you hid a lot of things in your youth. You may have even dreamed of becoming a private investigator, and perhaps you have pursued that dream. You never liked anything superficial, which is why your friends at school had the same mentality as you. The children’s book you would have had an affinity for was The spy school by Stuart Gibbs. A guy worked at the CIA, and a book like that would have kept you intrigued.
Sagittarius – Harold and the Purple Crayon
Sagittarius, you were always fun and liked to joke around in your youth. Creativity has always been your strong point; any story you liked had to be fun and light-hearted. Therefore, your favorite children’s book would have been Harold and the… Purple chalk by Crockett Johnson. The idea of drawing the walls with purple crayons or making a funny joke gives you excitement, which is why you would have had an affinity for this book. The main character is a cheerful child who is witty as he enters a fantasy world and has fun there.
Capricorn – The secret of the old clock
Capricorn, you have been serious and ambitious since you were young. As you get older, you can loosen up and find value in fun. However, you were the one who took your schoolwork responsibilities seriously, and grades were important to you. That was a sign that you had become goal-oriented and ambitious. And that would have been your favorite book from childhood The secret of the old clock by Carolyn Keene. The book is about the main character, Nancy Drew, a teenage detective who is very goal-oriented and will work to solve mysteries no matter what it takes. She takes her job seriously. You’re too late.
Aquarius – The Lorax
Aquarius, you have always been a humanitarian, standing up for the underdog and showing concern for social and environmental issues in your youth. You also like everything that is unconventional. That’s why your favorite children’s book would be The Lorax by Dr. Suess have been. You had a relationship with the Lorax because you are visionary, always have something to defend and stand for, and are a deep thinker. You never had the patience for someone to harm those around you, which was the theme in this book. And besides, Dr. Suess is known for being unconventional, so you’ll find that appealing.
Pisces – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Pisces, you are dreamy and have always had an active imagination since you were young. Art has always been something that you appreciated and enjoyed. You can always remember having to deal with so much chaos for some reason. That’s why Lewis Carroll’s children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass might have intrigued you. You would have found the trippy adventure through Wonderland intriguing and relatable. You have always been compassionate, and you were able to treat Alice that way.
Reading is good for the mind, body and soul, so there is so much encouragement for children to read and for their parents to read to them before they master it. On April 2, International Children’s Book Day, pull out your favorite children’s book. If you have children, make sure you read to them that day (which should be a daily occurrence), and let it instill the habit of reading something to yourself daily. It is never too late to read as it is always good for the mind and helps you stay sharp.
