The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Want to receive more recommendations plus gifted resources and tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the IEA e-newsletter! We also recommend anything by IEA Senior Fellow Stephanie Tolan, whose books our gifted kids cannot get enough of! Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne.The Boxcar Children series created by Gertrude Chandler WarnerĮach of the siblings in this series exhibits at least one gifted quality: Henry’s innate intelligence and abundance of knowledge Jessica’s ease in an adult role, meticulous particularity, and fearlessness Violet’s sensitivities and love for animals and Benjamin’s acute curiosity comprise many of the traits with which a gifted reader might identify.Īs a bonus, here are some additional recommendations from our Facebook fans and blog readers: Oobleck is a sticky, thick substance that blankets the town and completely hinders everyday life, and though it may appear to be one of Seuss’ famed word concoctions, oobleck is, in reality, a viscous substance made from corn starch. Seuss stories and emphasizes the importance of gratitude for our world, no matter how boring it may seem at times the value of humility and the importance of sincere reconciliation. It is longer and more advanced than many Dr. Bartholomew Cubbins, King Derwin of Didd’s page boy, would not necessarily be considered gifted, but the story itself might appeal to gifted children. Seuss’ stories, Bartholomew and the Oobleck relays a moral lesson through a story that uses quirky and creative language, made-up, whimsical words, and silly but complicated names. She struggles to thrive in relationships with the other children in her class, yet she shares a deep connection with her nanny, Ole Golly.Īs with most of Dr. Harriet thrives on routine, she is obsessive and, similar to the other characters on my list, she has the ability to observe and process information at an accelerated rate. Sally and Encyclopedia work together to solve neighborhood cases using their abilities to observe and intuit at a level that most young children are unable to understand. Encyclopedia’s intuition allows him to solve his police officer father’s cases by listening to the evidence, closing his eyes, thinking, and asking a single question that leads Encyclopedia to the solution. The series also appeals strongly to kids who feel “different” and those with imaginational overexcitabilities.Įncyclopedia Brown series by Donald Sobolīoth Encyclopedia Brown – named thus for his wealth of knowledge and understanding – and his bodyguard, Sally Kimball, exhibit qualities of gifted children. Hermione is clearly gifted, as evidenced by her perpetual thirst for knowledge, heightened sense of justice, advanced academic acceleration, adult-like wisdom, and sharp intuition. April 2 is International Children’s Book Day, so we thought it would be fun to highlight some great children’s books for gifted kids.
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