Children's literature

For our cultural research project we chose to study the so-called “typical” stereotypes between males and females in young children's books. The books we picked to study were: Franklin’s School Play, Franklin and the Tooth Fairy, Clifford the Firehouse Dog, Arthur Babysits, Arthur’s Family Vacation, Arthur Meets the President, Arthur’s New Puppy, Arthur’s Pet Business, Arthur’s Tooth, Arthur’s Valentine, Arthur Writes a Story, Paul Bunyan, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Story of Johnny…

Children literature includes books, magazines, stories and poems that children enjoy. It can be traced to stories and songs which were part of the oral tradition that adults shared with their children before the advent of publication. The development of children literature is difficult to trace. However, from the 15th century AD, a large volume of literature, often with a religious or moral message, has been targeted specifically at children. Many of the children books acknowledged today as…

identity. I also learned the importance of children’s exposure to books that reflect their identities. When a child reads a book that mirrors their personalities and attributes they get more excited about reading and enjoy literature as a whole. As a future educator, I will make sure that my students have access to books that not only act as a window, but also act as mirror. This is vital for the success of my students in order to connect and reflect to literature and learn more about our…

Illustrated children’s picture books are new way of possibly conveying to children vivid events and situations and enhance their comprehension of what is going on. Children enjoy reading picture book because whilst the adult is reading for them it has features which enables them to physically engage by including; pop-up, flap, pull-tab and textured books. Imaged and words of different kind is combined in order to form narratives for children and therefore vary enormously in both function and…

reform in the legal system. Starting in the 1890’s Italy was extremely organized during this time the legal system created a new penal code and implemented it. Since Pinocchio and the changes to the laws occur at roughly the same time Carlo wrote the children’s book it was perfect having his morals and things he believed to be morally befitting of young individuals. In the new law it states, “Criminal responsibility exists in persons above the age of nine years. For any criminal act of the minor…

Children’s books can be easily overlooked because the stories appear to be so simple and short that there is no direct message. But, children’s books do entail a deep, meaningful underlying message. Of the many children's books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one to remember and has a lesson to teach children about the way they look at themselves. In the story, a caterpillar sets out for a number of different types of food but still is hungry at the end of the day. Finally, it…

Achievement Standard Technology 91354: Children’s book research essay Fraser Mander There are many opinions about what makes a good book for children. A children’s book is a book with a mix of words and pictures. This is true from the Hairy Maclarey, written and illustrated by Lynley Dodd to Roald Dahl’s books as illustrated by Quentin Blake. Children’s books have to offer a sense of joy no matter how simple or complex it is. Books such as Curious George or Winnie the Pooh have that…

Theodor Geisel’s books may be meant for kids, deeply hidden in the childish text is a meaningful message. Seuss inscripts a deep message into his books because he wants to express his feelings during a specific part of his life in the form of children’s literature. Two of his books, entitled The Lorax and The Sneetches, published on August 12th, 1971, and August 28th, 1961, respectively. The Lorax, about a small orange man who loses his home and his forest because of a destructive and…

Importance of Diversity in Children’s Literature On the first day of school, when your students come into your classroom each student comes in with different backgrounds, learning styles, and perspectives. Being an educator, you have to accommodate each students aspect, values and beliefs. Although we have various genres when children read books they are looking for something they can understand, relate to, and or escape in. If children wants a more positive outlook on life they can use a the…

years, children’s literature has established itself as a vital tool for the exploration, feeling and creativity ideals that both children and young adults depend upon. Children’s literature is a necessity to facilitate learning, assist in shaping reader’s minds, to stimulate their thought processes and is a reflection of social change. Historically, Australian picturebooks were not a readily available or utilised resource. Australian colonial children were also only exposed to British…