Children's Literature

What is your child reading and how can you help them pick out good books? Read the following article to learn how.

Children's Literature
What is your child reading and how can you help them pick out good books? There are so many books to choose from- much more than when we were kids. You don't need to be an expert; you just need to know enough to be able to navigate the local library or bookstore. The following steps will break it down for you.
Know fiction books. Fiction books are made-up stories. They consist of characters, setting, problem (the events), and a solution (the ending). All fiction books are stories, but there are many subgenres. Everyday/Realistic Fiction - Books about everyday situations. Your child can easily relate to these stories. The setting is often times in a school, a home, a neighborhood, etc. The problems tackled are real life situations such as dealing with a bully, moving to a new school, or experiencing a new addition to the family. (Example authors: Andrew Clements, Cynthia Rylant, Sharon Creech, Linda Sue Park, Beverly Cleary) Mystery - Often times the characters are kids who are solving mysteries of missing treasure, bandits, or pranksters. These often come in series, which can be repetitive, but they keep kids reading and build fluency. (Example series: Magic Tree House, A to Z Mysteries, Encyclopedia Brown, Cam Jansen) Adventure - These books have a focus on the action. Often they are survival stories such as being lost in the wilderness. (Example authors: Scott O'Dell, Gary Paulsen, Betsy Byars) Fantasy - One of the most popular and trendy genres. Characters feature dragons, witches, vampires, magicians, and other mystical creatures. They are set in magical lands. These books are regularly made into movies. (Example series: Harry Potter, The Spiderwick Chronicles, A Series of Unfortunate Events) ...
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Author: Susan Niz



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