User:Iammawana

Once upon a time, there was a girl who dreamt of living in the world of her favorite characters from books that she has grown to admire and love. And that girl is me.

Hi there, beautiful stranger! Welcome to my page.

I am so pleased to share with you one of my favorite children's books that I have read so far. I do hope that you'll be able to check these out and read them in your own time.

Here is my Top 3 Children's Literature:

1."The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Summary:

Based on the story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, this magical fable begins as a pilot makes a forced landing on the barren Sahara Desert. He is befriended by a "little" prince from the planet Asteroid B-612. In the days that follow, the pilot learns of the small boy's history and planet-hopping journeys in which he met a King, a businessman, a historian, and a general. It isn't until he comes to Earth that the Little Prince learns the secrets of the importance of life from a Fox, a Snake, and the pilot.

This book has touched many people's hearts, including mine, and it has been adapted into a film. Overall, both the book and the film is beautiful and I could not stop crying from it.

2. "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

Summary:

Looking for excitement, Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.

This dark fantasy children's book will keep you up on your toes! The story is like an Alice-in-Wonderland but with a twist. I enjoyed reading this book and the lesson of the story because it made me realize to be contented and thankful for the things that I already have and also some things that you might wish for is not what it seems. This book has also been adapted into a film.

Last, but not least...

3. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

Summary:

When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.

This book has got to be on the list because it not only tells different lessons regarding the character and behavior of the different children but it also tells beautiful importance of life: the love of family. And just like the other two books above, this book has been adapted into a film as well starring Johnny Depp.

The Advantages & Disadvantages of Reading Children's Literature

That is all for my list, and I'm sure there are many great children's literature books out there that I still have to discover and read. What I like about this genre is that reading children's literature encourages children to think deeply and share their thoughts about a story. It can also improve their vocabulary, reading comprehension, reading ability, and language growth. Not only that, but pictures can also make children more interested in reading books. It gives them an idea as to what the story is telling or portraying. Also, this can promote closure and a good relationship between a parent and a child, if the child would ask their parents to read to them. It makes their bond grow stronger.

The only disadvantage of reading children's literature to me is probably a sense of despair when the book ends and you have just grown attached to the characters in the story, making you want to know more about their lives after the ending. The books have made an impact in your life and you want to not ever end.