Animals Rule in Children s Literature - Frogs and Caterpillars and Bears - Oh My!
As a special education specialist I have seen many books that children struggle with because the reading is too hard. Many books lack age appropriate reading. Let me tell you about a new children s book authored by Patti Block, of Minnesota, titled Where s My Hair? This book definitely has an age appropriate reading level and can be used for educational purposes.The natural order of life is for people to grow, evolve, and have the ability to adapt to change. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is really about the transformative power of finding passion which gives meaning to life. The author s writing is very vivid, and the words jump off the pages and transport readers into the story where they become a participant versus a passive observer.From very hungry caterpillars and penguins for every day of the year to the Kingdom of Frogavia, animals rule in children s literature. Whether used to teach numbers, colors, or more subtle lessons of morality, animals are the perfect vehicles for conveying tangible and intangible concepts in an entertaining way.
There are millions of books available which poses a challenge when wanting to invest your hard earned money in a book - either as a gift, a way of relaxing or, to learn more about a specific subject. This article provides some guidelines as a way of simplifying this dilemma.This is a perfect book to read at bedtime, even to very young children. If your child also happens to like bunnies, as most children do, then they will love this even more.From very hungry caterpillars and penguins for every day of the year to the Kingdom of Frogavia, animals rule in children s literature. Whether used to teach numbers, colors, or more subtle lessons of morality, animals are the perfect vehicles for conveying tangible and intangible concepts in an entertaining way.
Tue Dec 22 14:15:30 2009