I enjoy reading children's stories. They're very fluid and easy to read especially for those who are trying to learn English. As a child, I immersed myself in fairy tales (Rumpelstiltskin! ) and pocketbooks (Sweet Valley, Goosebumps, Night World, etc.). Through reading at an early age, I was able to learn English grammar and vocabulary almost by myself. Though we had English classes starting kindergarten, I'd say that my skills, especially my writing, are greatly influenced by what I read. I'd also suggest stories by Shel Silverstein, Mercer Mayer, Neil Gaiman, and Roald Dahl.