I believe that I have grown to really appreciate Children’s and Adult Literature from then to now. I enjoy ferreting out the universal messages, despite age or education level, that are always found in the lesson of words or skill in the artwork. I do not think I have ever been against reading literature, especially Children’s and Adult Literature. I enjoyed many books in the children’s section such as Curious George, The Magic School Bus, Puff the Magic Dragon, and other great reads. I found that the adventure and mystery, and in my later years, the lesson taught in these various books were worth the time and excitement and proved to shape my reading ability and appreciation for the arts.
As a reader of Children's and Young Adult Literature, I still find amazing morals and information gathered from the techniques used in the artwork and the usage and craft of language and words begin unraveled. I always enjoyed going to the Book Fair in Elementary and Middle School to find the latest adventures and science books. After immersing my self into this class, I have a better understanding of Children’s and Adult Literature and the importance of this valuable foundation.
As a reader of Children's and Young Adult Literature, I still find amazing morals and information gathered from the techniques used in the artwork and the usage and craft of language and words begin unraveled. I always enjoyed going to the Book Fair in Elementary and Middle School to find the latest adventures and science books. After immersing my self into this class, I have a better understanding of Children’s and Adult Literature and the importance of this valuable foundation.
KimC.
Hey Kim!
ReplyDeleteI completely relate to memories of the Book Fairs--always some of my favorite times of year. I remember the first book I ever bought for myself was at one of those fairs. It was called "Young Guinevere" and it was a picture book--now I'm studying medieval literature. So, yes, I completely agree with what you're saying. I think that the combination of pictures and words "unraveled" as you say, is so important. It helps kids, at least, it helped me, feel in control of a book, keep from being intimidated. One thing you pointed out, that these books are CRAFTED to aid children in life and at being readers is a really important point, and gives a lot of validity to their existance.
-Molly