Definition of Children’s Literature When we think of a children's story today, we probably think of it as entertainment, rather than as a tool for moral instruction. The following are some definitions of children’s literature: (Lynch-Brown & Tomlinson, 2005; Fadiman, Clifton. "Children's literature". Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Jan. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/art/childrens-literature) - It is sometimes defined as a collection of books written for children, read by children, and/or written about children. - It is defined as material written and produced for the information or entertainment of children and young adults. It includes all non-fiction, literary and artistic genres and physical formats. - It is any literature that is enjoyed by children. children's literature includes books, poems, and plays meant for children. Even though the genre is defined by its audience, children and adults alike enjoy stories intended for children. - It is written work that is created for children and young adults. This can include works that are fiction or nonfiction. Children’s literature spans all genres of written work. - It is a genre covering various works, written exclusively for children. - Literature, including picture books, novels, nonfiction, graphic novels, and poetry written for children.It is good quality trade books for children from birth to adolescence, covering topics of relevance and interests to children of those ages, through prose and poetry, fiction and nonfiction - It is literary work designed for peoples under 18 that focuses on, mostly, children protagonistsIn a nutshell, children’s literature can be defined as the body of written works and accompanying illustrations produced in order to entertain or instruct young people. The genre encompasses a wide range of works, including acknowledged classics of world literature, picture books and easy-to-read stories written exclusively for children, and fairy tales, lullabies, fables, folk songs, and other primarily orally transmitted materials.
Examples of children’s literature books with
Ghanaian or African writers include, Diron goes to nursery school by Ifeoma Onyefulu, Afia the
Ashanti Princess by Crystal Boateng and Gabriela Yancheva, Gradma comes to stay by Ifeoma
Onyefulu, The brassman’s secret and The magic goat by Meshack Asare, and South: Halo’s
journey by Sami Gyekye, Others are Adaku at Homowo festival by Amy Owusuwa Aseidu,
Ananse and the food pot by Sedina Tay, Big welcome for Uncle Ransford by Kwasi Otopah,
Bobo the Kind King Lion by Kwesi Annoh and Champion runner by Adwoa Badoe.
It must be noted that the purpose of children’s literature is to persuade, inform, entertain or a
combination of these things. As a reader, understanding the author's purpose helps you evaluate
bias and more thoroughly understand the content.
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