Vacations are a great opportunity to spend time together as a family… and also to enjoy a good read! That’s why at Numont we have prepared this selection of vacation books, designed especially for students in kindergarden, primary and secondary school. Each of them inspires, entertains and reinforces the values we work on every day at school.
Because you don’t need to travel to live an adventure. Sometimes, all you need is a book… and someone to read it with.
🧸 EARLY STAGE (3 to 5 years old)
1. Elmer, by David McKee
📘 A colorful elephant that teaches children the value of being different
✔️ Ideal for working on self-esteem and diversity with humor and tenderness.
2. What the Moon Tastes Like, by Michael Grejniec
📘 A group of animals tries to reach the moon… will they succeed together?
✔️ Reinforces teamwork, patience and shared illusion.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
📘 An English classic about a hungry caterpillar that transforms.
✔️ Perfect for introducing routines, English vocabulary and the concept of transformation.
📘 Children’s Books for Primary (6–11 years old)
4. Matilda, by Roald Dahl
📘 A bright and curious child who finds her place in the world.
✔️ Stimulates imagination, love of books and the ability to overcome obstacles.
5. Little Nicolas, by René Goscinny
📘 The adventures of a naughty boy told with a lot of humor.
✔️ Funny, realistic and with everyday situations that many will identify with.
6. Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White
📘 The story of an unforgettable friendship between a little pig and a spider.
✔️ A touching story in English that teaches about empathy and the cycle of life.
📘 Books for Middle school students (12+)
7. Wonder, by R. J. Palacio
📘 Auggie is a boy with a facial malformation who starts high school for the first time.
✔️ Inspiring, emotional and full of values such as inclusion, respect and resilience.
8. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
📘 An intense dystopia that invites reflection on justice, loyalty and power.
✔️ Encourages critical thinking and engages even those who don’t usually read.
9. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
📘 A classic that addresses racism, childhood and moral courage.
✔️ Recommended for advanced readers or as shared reading with adults.
Why we recommend children’s books at Numont
At Numont, reading is part of our daily life at all stages. From storytelling aloud in kindergarten to reading clubs in secondary school, we believe in the power of books to help children learn to read:
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Improve reading comprehension and oral expression.
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Develop empathy and critical thinking
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Create moments of connection inside and outside the classroom.
In addition, we encourage reading to be a shared moment at home, without pressure. Sometimes all it takes is 10 minutes a day… or a story that grabs them.
💛 These holidays… which one are you going to read together?
Here you can find other book recommendations for kindergarten, primary and secondary school.
These children’s books by school stage are a great way to turn time off into time shared. Which one will you choose?
If you have a favorite book, we’d love to hear about it!
And if you want to know more about how we work with reading at Numont, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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