Reading the words aloud is also a great idea. As I share the story with my little bump, I feel a strong connection, plus its great practise for as they get older and want to be read to at bedtime.
Here are a few of my top picks below...
The quirky, lovable characters visit magical lands at the very top of the Faraway tree such as 'The Land of Tea Parties' and 'The Land of Enchantments'. My old copies I had were originally my mum's and they're pretty worn now. I bought this one as part of a box set with 'The Enchanted Wood' and 'The Magic Faraway Tree' which are a good idea to read first but not necessary. As much as I enjoy the others though, this one is my favourite! The children get stuck with their spoilt, naughty cousin who refuses to believe that the Faraway Tree is real until they take her along on their adventures.
2)Beyond the Deepwoods- by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
This book is the first of a collection called 'The Edge Chronicles'. If you love fantasy books then this has EVERYTHING you could want. This story centres around the character of 'Twig' who has strayed from the path in the perilous Deepwoods in the hopes of finding his true identity,
There's sky pirates in floating ships, woodtrolls, goblins, flesh-eating trees, all beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written. Although a slightly darker adventure, this story lets your imagination take off, leaving you completely immersed in a make-believe world
I don't think I need to say anything about this one.
4)Oz Complete Collection Volume 1-Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz- By L. Frank Baum
A classic collection of fairy tales set in the magical land of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard and Ozma of Oz are following the stories of Dorothy, while The Marvelous Land is a tale of a young boy called Tip. All feel good, lovely adventures!
5)How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern
This book is aimed towards a much older audience that my last few.
Christine stops Adam from leaping off a bridge one night and promises to show him that life is worth living. A sweet, love story with grand romantic gestures and wild escapades. I was cautious when I found out what this book was about but was delighted to find that the story was generally light hearted and uplifting,
6) The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
My mum read these books when she was pregnant with me and I'd like to keep that tradition going with my little one.
As wonderful as the movies turned out, I don't think they're a patch on the original stories. C.S. Lewis has a way of creating worlds that make your toes tingle and leave you with a gooey, lovely feeling inside.
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