Children's Literature Blog: Favorite Book Share

Do you remember what it was like to read as a kid? Did you enjoy it or was it more of a chore for you to do? Do your kids like to read or is it a struggle for them? No matter which one of those is the answer, recommending a good book is a great idea. Think back to what book was your favorite when you were growing up. What kinds of memories do you have about that book?

Books are a way for kids to be able to use their imagination. It is a way for them to escape to places that they could never go; real or fake. It allows them to forget about reality for a span of time. They can get wrapped up in a spooky story or an adventure. They can read about unconditional love and acceptance or just read something that will make them laugh. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what books can do for children.


I am going to discuss my favorite book from when I was in second grade (roughly); The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. This book created so many great memories for me. I would read it over and over and now it is a book that I love to read to my children again and again. There is a wonder life lesson in this book about love and compassion. It teaches values and how to treat others.



This is a book about a boy who becomes friends with a tree. When the boy is young, they have a wonderful friendship. As the boy gets older, he begins to take from the tree, but not give anything in return. It is a story about the capacity of true love. Not in a romantic way, but in an unconditional way.




This book can be turned into a life lesson very easily, or a school lesson for that matter. It does not take much to teach a child compassion, love, and acceptance. After reading this book, discuss it with the child and see what they take away from it. Talk to them about what they think of it and what they learned from it. This book is a doorway to much bigger and better things.