Children's literature

     In one of my college courses, EDMD 5100 Children's literature, we are talking about and evaluating children's books from 1990 to today. This is by far one of my favorite classes I have taken on education and teaching so far because reading and children's books are so important in the classroom. Elementary school teachers are responsible for helping their students grow and learn in their reading skills, considering that is the basis of all education, being able to read. Today's children's picture books are filled with such good illustrations and wording that it amazes me and I do not know how I will ever be able to read them all, but I want to! Hidden messages, young humor, and comics are popular in today's picture books and that really keeps the student's attention throughout the day. If a child enjoys what you are reading to them or what they are reading their attention span will expand making them be able to concentrate on what is actually being read. I love children's literature and cannot wait to discover some favorites of my own to bring into the classroom!