The Joy Of Illustrated Childrens Books

By Patty Summers


Many families make a habit of visiting the library at least once a week to find some illustrated childrens books. Even the smallest child will enjoy this time and learn to love reading later in life. The library usually has an excellent selection of wonderful stories to suit every age level. If there is something in particular the parent would like to see, it can always be ordered.

It is a good idea to set aside time each day to read. This should begin within a few weeks of the babies birth. Even the smallest infant will enjoy listening to their mother or father's voice reading to them. As the child gets a little older they will soon enjoy looking at the pictures in a book.

Children will spend many hours simply enjoying the illustrations. Parents are often in too much of a hurry trying to tell them about the story and read the words. A small child is often enthralled by the beautiful pictures in a book and will want to look at them again and again. This is a perfectly natural behavior and one that should be encouraged.

Between the ages of three and ten are the times when children most enjoy illustrated books. They are able to really make the most of the combination of text and pictures. Some of the most loved characters in children's literature are instantly recognizable from their stories. Babar the Elephant is one such character. The stories have enthralled children for decades with their bold drawings of this thoughtful pachyderm.

The first illustrated children's book appeared in Europe in 1648. The Orbis Pictus used woodcuts to create a picture on every page. It was put together by a Moravian author called Comenius. Each picture had the name of the object in Latin, German and English. This book was extremely popular and read by many families throughout Europe at the time.

Generations of children have loved the Thomas the Tank Engine series. These classic book have a beautiful illustration to accompany every page of text. The readers can see each of the engines and their individual characteristics. The Island of Sodor seems so real, complete with its hills, rivers and towns. It is these wonderful images that have helped to keep these stories at the forefront of children's literature.

One of the best loved children's characters today is Franklin the Turtle. Author Paulette Bourgeois has written the wonderfully engaging stories about a delightful group of animals. Yet it is the bright and lively illustrations that also capture the young readers imagination.

Youngsters today have just as many great stories to enjoy. Characters such as Franklin the turtle, Rupert Bear and the Backyardigans are featured in many great books. Children love to see their favorite friends come to life on the pages. Illustrated childrens books are as popular today as they have ever been and are helping to create a new generation of avid readers.




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