Recommended Books for 10-Year-Olds (Record)
Once a year, I hold a '#I want to introduce as many recommended children's books as there are likes' event on my private Twitter account.
It's basically just a repost from Twitter, but it's quite popular among parenting circles, so I'm posting it in that format again this time.
I hope you enjoy it with a light heart✨️
How to Kill Sugimori-kun
Even when you're close, there are parts you dislike, and even when you dislike someone, there are parts of their personality that match yours.
In the midst of such adolescence, this story depicts the process of loss, rebellion, and acceptance of the protagonist who decides to kill their best friend, 'Sugimori-kun'—it truly captures the process of accepting death.
The title is shocking, but the content is very warm.
Peach Canned
The nostalgic first essay collection by Momoko Sakura.
Suffering from athlete's foot, spending a fortune on a sleep-learning pillow, and wanting to die after her parents read her 'Selected Love Diary'—even reading it now, it's a storm of laughter and empathy.
My daughter seems to like it very much, and I plan to buy 'Tai no Okashira' and 'Saru no Koshikake' soon.
The Museum Girl
Currently two volumes are published.
Set in Japan immediately after the Meiji Restoration, this is a story where the protagonist, a young girl, solves mysteries caused by ayakashi alongside real historical figures.
It's not just a yokai story; it's well-woven with historical background and scientific reasoning, and despite its considerable thickness, my daughter read it all in one go.
It's interesting even for adults to read.
The Illustrated Book of Elements with Stories
Following 'The Illustrated Book of Minerals with Stories,' this is an irresistible book for stone lovers.
It's not just an explanatory book; it summarizes information in a wide range, such as anecdotes related to the elements and how they are used, and I often see my daughter reading it secretly in bed at night lol
Momo
A masterpiece known to everyone by the German children's book author Michael Ende.
My daughter has already read it four times, following the development that feels like a modern fable about Momo and her friends trying to take back the time stolen by the time thieves who steal the living time that humans possess😂
I wonder if she'll read 'The Neverending Story' next at this rate.
About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region
An occult book borrowed from a friend who said, 'My kids were really into it too.'
The chilling horror of a story that starts with dots connecting, gradually forming a complete picture.
Even my daughter, who loves scary things, commented halfway through, 'I'll take a break and read it later. It's too scary.'
But she says she's definitely going to see the movie😭
Naruse Goes to Take Over the World
A story about Naruse, an eccentric girl with a strong spirit of challenge, and the people around her, which won the Japan Booksellers' Award.
It's so full of love for Shiga Prefecture that I don't know why Shiga doesn't push it harder, and Naruse's way of living according to her own beliefs without being swayed by others makes me laugh and feel inspired.
The second volume is also excellent.
We Don't Know War
Focusing on the war in Ukraine, it teaches why people cannot stop war, how the impact of war spreads, the stances of various countries, and that war is never someone else's problem, and that we are not in a position to simply criticize war ourselves.
Recommended for children who are interested in the news.
The After-Dinner Mysteries
A popular work that was also made into a drama has finally appeared as a children's paperback.
Honestly, it doesn't click for me (the deductions are too template-like, the developments are too easy to read), but my daughter seems to enjoy it quite a bit and even watched the movie thoroughly.
By the way, she says, 'The anime characters match the image better than the movie.'
Tales of Demonic Beasts and Monsters
One of the popular works by Reiko Hiroshima, who also wrote 'The Girl at the Museum' and 'Zeni Ten-do'.
It is a horror work with a strong worldview that draws in even adults, filled with aesthetic yet chilling stories.
It contains many themes unusual for children's books, such as boundless greed, betrayal hidden behind kindness, and concealed vengeance, making it a very rewarding read.
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
A popular fantasy by Nahoko Uehashi, which was also adapted into an anime by NHK.
I'm sorry, but I actually haven't read it yet.
However, my daughter found it quite interesting, saying, 'I was especially excited by the struggle over the prince's egg.'
Maybe I'll try reading it this summer vacation.
Come Out, Sharaku!
A book for children and beginners who don't know about the Tanuma era, themed around this year's Taiga drama 'Berabo'.
I'm not very familiar with this era either, so I feel like reading this has helped me understand the highlights to some extent and enjoy the drama.
The story is almost unrelated to the Taiga drama, but there are parts that hint at 'Could it be?'
Prefecture Boys!
A girls' novel that is exactly what the cover blurb says: '47 handsome guys fighting over a plain girl!?'
It's full of things to comment on, like how Kisarazu is the holy land of Yankee fashion in Chiba, or the protagonist blurting out 'It's fine if it's not the capital!' to Saitama, which has a complex about Tokyo.
It won't help with your studies, though 😇
Tora-chan
A collection of warm and laughter-filled essays about the creatures Yoko Mure has lived with, such as Yoshiko-chan the goldfish, Chibi the Java sparrow, Binta the society finch, and Tora the cat.
It is highly recommended, especially for children who have pets or love animals!
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