Children's Literature

Children's books are a fun educational way for children to experience many different types of reading. They could be introduced to a fantasy world all the way to understanding a non-fiction book. When children read there are several benefits such as it increases language acquisition, reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and MANY more! There are elements of children's literature which consist of style, setting, character, plot, and theme.

Style: This is the author's way of writing. Point of view also falls under style because it is the position that the narrator takes when telling the story.

Setting: This is when and where the story takes place. This could be in the past, present, or future.

Character: Characters are the most important part of the story. Authors must create characters so that the reader comes involved with them and being to care about them.

Plot: This consists of a beginning, rising action, climax, and a falling action or resolution. The plot must have a conflict and a resolution for that conflict. Suspense and tension create and interesting plot.

Theme: This is the central idea of the story. Themes include friendship, growing up, overcoming fear, and acceptance of self do not overpower the characters or plot.