"Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child." Anonymous
I adored reading as a child. I loved Shel Silverstein. Ever go back and read a beloved children's book as an adult? It's well worth it. I read Where The Sidewalk Ends a few years ago and it was just as good as I remembered. Sometimes I also read Where The Wild Things Are and Harold and The Purple Crayon. Both make me laugh and feel like a kid.
What about you? Read any children's books lately?
I have no qualms with picking up a good childs book. Frankly I wished I'd had some of these classics when I was growing up and I really hate some of the stuff that is spoon fed kids now because it's assumed they won't understand.
ReplyDeleteI love Terry Pratchett's kids books which are written just like his adult ones, the only difference is the protagonist is a kid.
I'm tempted to get Oscar Wildes Fairy Tales as well after reading a couple.
I did a little bit of Shel Silverstein reading right before the wedding. It was good stress relief I think.
ReplyDeleteI read to my kids all the time. When I read them books that I read as a child, i have those same warm feelings, only better in sharing it with them.
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I love the "Series of Unfortunate Events" which came out much past my childhood. Harry Potter series too. My favorite "children's" authors are Madeline L'engle books, Lewis Carroll and I still love me some Judy Blum. Like blablover, there are books I wish would have reached me in childhood, but I was so quick to jump into Adult literature, I skipped over some.
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