Children’s books to get your little ones into reading

 

Being parents, we always want to get the best for our kids. Be it the best home, the best happiness, or the best education, we strive to take care of them and ready them for the future. We teach them various mannerisms, cultures and literature. If you really want to teach your kids literature, then having them read is the best way possible, notes John F Eilermann. Here are some books to get them into reading! John Eilermann St. Louis . 

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

This children’s classic follows the story of a young boy named Charlie who gets lucky and lands himself a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The tour also gives all the participants a chance to inherit Wonka’s massive wealth. With its fun descriptions, amazing artwork, and even an accompanying movie classic, this kids’ book will be a game changer in your child’s life. John F Eilermann notes that it appeals to all ages as well, with its underlying tones of capitalism, politics and corruption in the form of wealthy, spoiled kids for you to interpret and enjoy. John Eilermann St. Louis . 

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Another classic from C.S. Lewis, this book follows a group of teenagers who accidently find a wardrobe which transports them to Narnia, a fantasy land with talking lions, evil witches and many more. John Eilermann St. Louis. As they travel the lands they encounter a wise lion that guides them through their adventures. This book has more creativity put into it while symbolism is still apparent for the parents to enjoy. If you’re kid is into fantasy, then this book is definitely for him! John Eilermann St. Louis .

What parents need to know about young adult lit

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If you’re a parent and you have teenagers in your home, there’s a big chance you’ve seen a young adult novel lying in their room. Young adult (YA) literature has experienced quite a rise in popularity over the past two decades largely thanks to the massive success of the Harry Potter books. Many of the YA series have made their way to the big screen, with again, Harry Potter being the most popular of them all.


Although the YA category has only been labeled recently, there have always been books about teenagers, written for teenagers, or young adults. Books such as “The Catcher in the Rye” and “Lord of the Flies” have teen protagonists but were never called YA until many years later.

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YA books follow a specific formula, with a main teen character, taking on challenges that teens mostly face. They are mostly about coming-of-age, where one is introduced to the world of adults. This introduction mostly takes place via an experience that seems almost ritualistic. Sex, race, politics, and religion also figure into YA lit.


It’s also worthy of note how YA lit treats adults as background characters, and many times, as the antagonists. The spotlight in YA lit is entirely on teens who are almost always struggling with emotions and ideas.


Hello, I’m John Eilermann, a St. Louis, Missouri-based student currently pursuing a degree in Comparative Literature. The cross-disciplinary approach of the program enables students to take courses in philosophy, politics, and culture, while intersecting literature with history. More of my writings here.