What will help pass the gloomy autumn evenings? What will amuse the children in joyless and boring days? Of course, these are interesting stories about tricks of animals, carefully kept by representatives of the older generation and timely discovered on the bookshelf. A variety of publications and authors will allow each parent to choose a book for their child that will cause interest even among the most indifferent reader. So, let's understand what works it is worth reading to kindergarteners and schoolchildren of younger age.
Childhood Memories: Tales of Animal Tricks
Short works written by famous Russian animalist writers are still relevant. The books of such authors as V. Bianchi, M. Prishvin, K. Paustovsky, K. Ushinsky, E. Charushin, I. Akimushkin, B. Zhitkov and V. Chaplin can have a beneficial effect on the young reader. Works about animals make children more attentive, sensitive and responsive.
These books, familiar from childhood to modern parents, will surely appeal to their sons and daughters, raised on foreign animated series and computer programs.
The world of animals in the works of foreign authors
There are some books of foreign writers that you need to read in childhood. These are tales of animal tricks. You can start with the tales of the cat Murlyki by the famous French author Marcel Emma. The heroines of the book are two little girls who love animals, as well as their friends - animals living on the farm. All visitors are welcome here. Who just did not visit the compassionate heroines of a fairy tale! And the peacock, and the wolf, and the panther! It is not always easy to convince parents, but thanks to the help of a smart cat and a clever drake, Marinette and Dolphin always find a way out of a difficult situation.
Another French animal writer is Daniel Pennac. Stories about the tricks of animals of this author are interesting in that the world of man and animals are inseparable in them. Children and animals are friends. The hero of the story “The Eye of the Wolf” - a boy named Africa - participates in the role of a mediator, reconciling a wild animal with the world of people. And in the story about the homeless dog "Dog Dog" the beast exerts influence on the spoiled girl, gradually re-educating her. This book will appeal to those who love touching stories with meaning.
The amusing stories of the Canadian author Ernest Seton-Thompson, who is considered the founder of the literary direction about animals, will not leave indifferent children. One of the most famous works of this writer is the book “Johnny the Bear”, in which the author describes the behavior of animals living in the Yellowstone Reserve.
The best animal tricks for grade 3
The compulsory program for primary school children also includes works on the relationship between children and animals. Parents of future third-graders should pay attention to books by authors such as Yuri Koval, Konstantin Paustovsky, Mikhail Prishvin and Vitaliy Bianki.
A very interesting story about animal tricks is offered to young readers by Mikhail Prishvin. In his story for younger schoolchildren, “Blue Bast Boots,” the adventures of a nimble hare are described. The elusive hare, who is constantly slipping away from the hunters, due to his cheerfulness and quick wits, will surely fall in love with toddlers and older children.
Among the works of the school curriculum are tales of animal tricks for the 3rd grade of the author-animal painter Vitali Bianchi “The First Hunt” and “The Fox and the Mouse”. The writer masterfully reveals the habits of each representative of the animal world, shows the characteristics of the character of any beast.
Collection "Guys and Beasts" by Olga Perovskaya
This book about animals was first published in 1925, after which it was repeatedly reprinted. According to the plot of the work, all kinds of animals systematically live in the house where four sisters live (Natasha, Sonya, Julia and the storyteller). The girls' guests are a deer, a tiger cub and even a thoroughbred horse. This amazing story about animal tricks for children was once read by our grandparents, and then by our parents. The modern generation of schoolchildren is no exception, since the book is able to captivate any child.
Collection of works "Monkey tricks"
The book includes stories about monkeys written by Boris Zhidkov, Mikhail Zoshchenko and Sasha Bely. The tricks of these animals will not let anyone get bored, so parents can be sure: the children will have fun reading.
How much hassle to those around brings the mischievous Yashka invented by B. Zhidkov (the story “About the Monkey”)! This naughty man is not afraid of anyone and keeps the whole district in fear. The monkey described by M. Zoshchenko in the story “The Adventures of the Monkey” is even more restless than Yashka. Moreover, her upbringing leaves much to be desired. Monkey-like, invented by S. Bely (the work "The Tricky Soldier"), also do not differ in a meek disposition. Funny and smart bully will not let children get bored.
Stories of V. L. Durov from the series "My Beasts"
Stories about the tricks of animals were written by the famous trainer Vladimir Leonidovich Durov. A well-known researcher, having carefully studied the habits and customs of animals, created amazing works - both sad and funny at the same time. The animals of V. Durov study at their desks at school, play musical instruments and bow in dance. Remarkable stories by this author help make fun of various human vices.
Do children need tales of animal tricks? Short and long works by various authors can work wonders. They are able to change the worldview of the child, strengthen the baby’s faith in their own strengths, make them kinder and more responsive. Without them, our literature would not be what it is.