Chapter One: The Books: Children's Literature

"A book can be a magic ticket to a faraway or in imaginary place," -Denise Johnson

I loved that quote. I do believe that a book can make a difference in a students comprehension as well as change their personal life. The first chapter talked a lot about the benefits of children literature. Children's literature has personal benefits as well and educational benefits.  The personal benefits are all about giving the reader background knowledge and a creative imagination that will  overall help  develop a child's insight and clarity towards certain subjects. On the of that, children's literature helps educational  purposes because it works with the children's language and literacy development. In order for it to have benefits it must be  quality literature that is purposeful and appeals to the reader.

When I think back on my Elementary years I don't remember a book that really stood out to me. There were no books that really made a difference. But as I grew into my middle school year I do remember reading books written by Shel Silverstein and the Chicken Soup books. Shel Silverstein  has the ability to speak to me. I love getting lost in poetry and reading in a rhythm. The Chicken Soup Books for the Kids Soul and so on, were books I really liked because they consisted of short stories. I read both of this books on my own time.

When I am a teacher i hope I can present a book to the children that is going to make a difference and benefit them in education as well as personal. I hope this Literature class opens my eyes to a lot of new and exciting book material I can bring into the classroom.