Comparing Clever Jack And Leo A Ghost Stories

it is my favorite picture books for children 's because children prefer this type of books specially for the kids four years and under.

When I was a child, reading meant a magical story that I believed would come true when I grew up. Reading today is antithetic to how it was back in my childhood days. Having a want to read, meant that the library would become my best friend. As a child, my parents wanted me to stay active, which meant I was either at a ball tournament, camping, playing outside, or playing games with my friends, but I made sure I read before bed or on my way to and from ball games. When I was in preschool and elementary school my favorite books to read were The Rainbow Fish and the Junie B. Jones series. The Rainbow Fish was my favorite book because I remember seeing the cover of the book with all its vibrant colors that drew me to read it, which looking at the pictures were good enough for my attention span. Junie B. Jones book series were my favorite in grade school because I could relate Junie B. Jones life because I was the same age going through the same issues. The series was popular for children my age at our school, which we made a competition of who can read all the books first.

The 20th century begins a new era in children's literature. Authors began writing books to entertain and delight the minds of children. Books presented "the fantastical" - otherwise known as the bizarre or coming from an unrestrained imagination. Many of these stories would delight children for the coming century and even became major motion pictures, like the stories of Alice and Peter Pan. Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan present their own unique stories with "the fantastical" which entertain many for generations to come.

Children’s literature can take many forms, from far-fetching science fiction to spell binding who-done-it mysteries. One of the most popular ideas presented in these various forms is that of escapism. The characters in these stories explore quite complex social issues in ways that are less confrontational then realism. One might consider why escape is such a central theme; as a child there are numerous benefits to fantasy, it allows readers to experiment with different views of the world and takes hypothetical situations and invites them to make connections between this fictive scenario and their own reality. John Stephens an English professor at Macquarie University has said “ Fantasy writing operates through metaphor- so that the unfamiliar is used to stand in for, or comment upon, the familiar.”

Word in the bookstore is that Children's literature is rather entertaining, and more likely to sell than most other genres. According to eBookFriendly this is rather true, as Childrens Fiction is the best selling genre of all time. Barbara Kingsolver’s novel; The Bean Trees is very entertaining, specifically because of its humor and unexpected plot twists. The genre of this book is Humour, Fiction, Children's literature, and Travel literature.

Children books are a great way to promote diversity and provide information other than depending on teachers, parents, and television. Children books are invaluble to our children and society as they mold our society's education and written language. They resonate the temperament in our society about diversity and various social identities, such as race, ethnicity, gender, economic class, sexual orientation, and disabilities. Information young children retrieve from books, primary sources, and the media heavily influence their mental image of themseleves and others. Quality books have the ability to reinforce or undermine children’s acknowledgement of their characteristics, teach distinct/deludeding information about people of various identities,

According to Dr.Seuss, “The more that you read, The more things you will know. The more that you learn, The more places you’ll go”. I was about seventeen years old, watching my little cousin “Autumn” , while my aunt was in the hospital. Every chance I get I would read a Dr.Seuss book to Autumn, because reading kept her quiet or either put her to sleep. Reading to your child at an early age, As a child, I was introduced to books that competition my interest, hobbies and had plenty of sources to receive books. “How to make your child want to read? Encourage your child to read, by raising your child to love to read.”

This charming story reverses the typical roles within a children’s book. With underlying issues of stereotypes, independence and empowerment, it fills children with imagination and teaches them the importance of being strong, smart, and the realization that beauty comes from within.

I would recommend reading You are Special by Max Lucado illustrated by Sergio Martinez to any young child. This book takes a theme of identity and belonging and puts it in a way that a young child will understand, but will also touch the hearts of adults.

Many kids complain that classic children’s literature turns them off. They state that the language is old and the lifestyles are old. But the classics are still required in school for a good reason. The lives of children in the past are a source of living history. What better way is there for kids to learn history than through the eyes of another child?

She believes to engage children in reading the books must be interesting, diverse, with stimulating artwork. Mostly importantly that the reader be allowed to choose books they are interested in. If they love baseball, let them read as many different types of books with a baseball theme. Making reading a part of daily routine and being read to will spark a child’s love of

A good book can stimulate the imagination, comfort the soul, and put a smile on a sad face. Reviews of children’s books indicate that most of the better-written ones include themes that are important to a child’s development (Sheiman, 1999). Major themes commonly used in children’s literature include: developing and attaining goals, striving to meet challenges and coping with outcomes, moral accountability and consequences of actions, developing an understanding of the world, developing attributes such as self-esteem and kindness, and developing and understanding relationships. Three of the books that I enjoyed as a child include these same themes: A Big Fat Enormous Lie, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!. A good book has important things

This is a little creepy and full of suspense story about a family dealing with a paranormal activity at their home. This is good starter book if you would like to explore or just satisfy a little your curiosity about a spirit world.

The book I selected is titled, The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship. Although I did not read this book as a child, I was impressed by its deep meaning and ability to maintain a whimsical atmosphere. This book’s intended audience is for 5-8 year old children. However, I realized that 20 year old adults could appreciate this book as well. I selected this book due to its unique title, beautiful illustrations, and for being awarded the 1969 Caldecott Medal for being the year’s “most distinguished American picture book for children.”

Literary heroes that are also ordinary children are engaging to readers, particularly child readers. James Pope and Julia Round write that “Roald Dahl is a fascinating author in that his books for children feature child heroes who are very often neither hero nor villain, but a wild, subversive combination of both” (258). These characteristics are also true of Coraline and Harry Potter, as they are presented as imperfect, but ultimately find the power within themselves to save what is important to them. Children readers are empowered by Coraline and Harry because they identify with these ordinary children and feel as if they can also make a difference in their lives, as the characters defeat the evil in theirs.