I've been a fan of reading books since childhood!. Sometimes I read at night under the blanket with a flashlight, and my sisters even hid my books, because instead of playing and helping them, I was “stuck” over the next book! And then my first-born was born - Vanyusha. Right before my eyes, I read him fairy tales before bed, study the pictures, wow, how cool. BUT Vanya didn’t care about books: listening was not interesting, watching was boring. I went through all possible book options - not interesting. Well, I abandoned this matter. And a week ago, with a book in his hands, my son comes up and asks me to read a FAIRY TALE before bed. The dishes fell out of my hands into the sink, I dropped everything and skipped to read - I WAITED. It’s an amazing feeling, lying in bed with a child, reading him a fairy tale and seeing how interested he is, how he worries about the characters, asks questions. And let the whole world wait! we read books. So, within a week our stocks of books from the classics for a 4-year-old child have run out.. I went to conquer bookstores in search of reading matter. Choosing a fairy tale for a 4-year-old child before bed is an important task that requires attention and care from parents . The child is in a rapid process of development and immersion in the world of a fairy tale before bedtime not only allows him to relax and calm down, but also stimulates the imagination, emotional and intellectual development.. When choosing a fairy tale for a 4-year-old child, it is important to take into account his interests and level of development. At this age, children are already beginning to be interested in the world and the events happening around them. Therefore, fairy tales that reflect reality, but at the same time are imbued with magic and fantasy, can be a good choice. Fairy tales with educational and educational content can also attract the attention of a four-year-old child. For example, stories about animals or nature can help a child learn new words and understand the world around him. It is important that the fairy tale is interesting and memorable, so that the child enjoys it and wants to listen to it again and again. Pay attention to the length of the fairy tale. A 4-year-old child may get tired faster and listening to long and complex stories may challenge his concentration. Therefore, it is better to choose short and bright fairy tales with a small number of characters and a simple plot. It is also important to take into account the psychological state of the child before bedtime. If a child is worried or has fears, it is better to choose a fairy tale that will help him relieve negative emotions and relax. Fairy tales about kindness and friendship will be a good choice in such cases. It is important to remember that each child is unique and his preferences may differ. Therefore, it is important to observe his reaction while reading a fairy tale and adapt the choice to his interests and needs. Choosing a bedtime story is an opportunity not only to relax and fall asleep, but also to create a bond between child and parent, explore the world of imagination and broaden one's horizons. I liked three books: Tales of Friendship, Bedtime Tales, Tales of Politeness. I chose calm works, because Vanyusha is very active and energetic, and in the evening he is often emotionally active. What books do you read to your children? Write the title in the comments, send photos of the books, we will add to the collection. Olga Frolova, family psychologist-consultant, current member of the International Professional Association of Psychologists. https://vk.com/psy_olga_frolova