Children are naturally filled with curiosity and wonder, and this is the best time to foster their habit of reading. For one, reading books can expose them to words that can help them develop their language and cognitive capacity.
Reading also allows them to use their creativity to put themselves in the experiences of others and appreciate other cultures and perspectives, which helps develop their empathy and emotional awareness. And best of all, reading with your child can help strengthen your bond and encourages them to explore their passion.
The key to instilling a love for reading in kids is finding the right books that will engage and interest them. If they are into science, sports, or discovery, then parents can check out the recently launched book series, I Can — I Can Be A Curious Scientist, I Can Be A Sports Champion, I Can Be A Brave Adventurer — from the McDonald’s Happy Readers Club! Learn more about these books below:
For The Science Lovers: I Can Be A Curious Scientist
For the first book in the series, I Can Be A Curious Scientist, have them meet some of the world's greatest scientists, whose brilliant minds created revolutionary contributions to the world of sciences.
They can learn from scientists, Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who discovered the double helix structure of DNA; Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who pioneered research on radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize; and Albert Einstein, one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time, best known for developing the theory of relativity.
Expose them to stories like this that may build their affinity to sciences and create solutions for everyday life, maybe even answer the universe's great mysteries!
For The Young Explorers: I Can Be A Brave Adventurer
On the other hand, you can also cultivate your child’s curiosity about the world with the second book in the series, I Can Be A Brave Adventurer.
This book tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean; Mary Anning, a paleontologist who made discoveries in Jurassic marine fossil beds; and Ernest Shackleton, an explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic.
Such stories by these great adventurers may expand your child’s worldview and encourage them to explore and make their own discoveries!
For The Sport Champs: I Can Be A Sports Champion
Meanwhile, if your child has an affinity for sports, have them learn about the challenges and passions of the world's greatest athletes in the book I Can Be A Sports Champion, which can help motivate them to develop their skills in sports or general physical fitness.
The book features the story of Evonne Ggoolagong, an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player; Ayrton Senna, a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship; and Muhammad Ali, the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time and is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century.
That said, what better way for children to learn and be inspired than to read the real-life stories of such inspiring figures, each with their own hopes, fears, joys, challenges, and unique dreams, which your children may relate to?
Each book is also curated with fun, colorful illustrations, exciting activities, and a glossary to help engage kids and fully immerse themselves in their reading and learning throughout the story. This way, your kids can also apply what they've learned and give each field a try. Before you know it, it may even clue them in on the passions they can take up later in life.
Encourage your children's love for reading with these interactive books. Kickstart their reading habit and take it up a notch by having them join the McDonald's Happy Readers Club for fun reading and playtime with friends and family!
Collect all three books from the I Can series today! For more information, visit McDonald's official website and follow the brand on Facebook.
