Famous preschool childrens authors

I love children’s literature, particularly the quality stuff.

Famous preschool childrens authors

I’ve mentioned some of my favorites before, and recently the readers of Simple Kids compiled a great list of their favorite books.

Here are just a few reasons why I’m so passionate about good kiddie lit:

• There’s a lot of bad stuff out there.Charlotte Mason called it twaddle, and you usually know it when you see it.

It’s books that talk down to your kids, or offer no room for imagination, or push a particular agenda, or are even simply a disguise for product placement.

• Early reading sets the foundation for a love relationship with books, and can foster a healthy spirit as a lifelong learner.

• There’s something about quality children’s literature that sets it apart as a work of art — the creatively crafted illustrations, the brilliant word choice, the magical plots invented by brilliant minds.

Good children’s literature should pass the test of adults and kids alike.

The thing is, there’s so much out