Saturday, June 1, 2013

Armchair BEA Day 5 - Children's/Young Adult Literature

Armchair BEA Day 5 Question - Children's/Young Adult Literature

"Our final genre focuses on the younger crowd:  children's picture books and young adult literature and everything in between.  What are the top 5 (or more) books that every child should have on his shelf?  If you are an adult who reads YA, why do you keep going back for more?  If you are not a reader of these books, think back to your childhood and share your favorites from your younger years."

Top 5 Books Every Child Should Have:

These books are all ones that I loved when I was a kid and still love today.  I adore their humor and all the stories they hold. 






Being an adult and reading YA:

I am one of those adults that read YA and I will continue to always go back for more.  I don't like to limit what I read so I'll pick up pretty much any genre if it looks interesting.  Be it a picture book, Middle Grade, YA or any other fiction book as long as the plot of the story sounds good to me, I'll be sure to read it.  

YA stories are full of strong characters and intriguing situations.  It feels like YA books are more likely to take risks with the plot/story.  Yes some stories seem to follow a mold but others will surprise you and have you thinking about the book long after you've finished it. These books are usually about a change of some kind or exploring brand new worlds, I mean what's not to like?

14 comments:

  1. I see the some of the same books here that I listed. :)
    I read YA, too. If a book is good, who cares if it is for kids, teens or adults?

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    1. Nice :) Exactly, if a books good I want everyone to read it.

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  2. I loved Matilda and I just dove into the tales of Winnie the Pooh with my daughter last year. You listed some great books. :-)

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    1. Thanks, yeah these books are some of my favorites. Here's hoping your daughter loved Winnie the Pooh. :)

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  3. Argh, I am smacking myself for forgetting to put Roald Dahl on my childhood favorites!

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    1. :) Yeah he wrote books that were pretty much perfect for everybody/especially kids.

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  4. I love that Secret Garden cover, so beautiful!

    Roald Dahl should be compulsory reading for any kid - such magical and intelligent books.

    my Chldren's literature post

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    1. Yeah, that SECRET GARDEN cover is one of my favorite covers.

      Agreed Dahl just has so many books and they really feel timeless when you reread them. :)

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  5. Where the sidewalk ends was one of my favorite books as a child. Such a great story.
    Also I totally agree that Charlie and The Chocolate Factory should be required reading.

    My Post on Children's Literature

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    1. Yes that book pretty much has the only poetry that I like and the cds that you can get of him reading the poems are hilarious. :)

      Thanks CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY really is an epic book.

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  6. Great top five for must have children's books, I've read and own all but The Secret Garden.

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    1. Thanks, that's awesome. Looks like great minds think alike. :)

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  7. I'm loving your top five! Great collection & a perfect starter library for any child. Cheers!

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