The Joy of Children's Literature: Introduction

        The Joy of Children’s Literature, by Denise Johnson, is a great resource for future and current teachers. The book teaches teachers to become observant readers and knowledgeable of children’s literature. The teacher will learn how to teach students to enjoy and capture the pleasure of reading. Reading, writing, discussing, comparing, criticizing, evaluating, and finding pleasure in children’s books are covered throughout The Joy of Children’s Literature.
My four favorite chapters in the book, The Joy of Children’s Literature, are Chapter 6 Modern Fantasy, Chapter 7 Realistic Fiction, Chapter 8Historical Fiction, and Chapter 11 Diverse Perspectives in Children’s Literature. I chose these chapters because I feel they cover the forms of literature that children enjoy most, they teach students, through fictional stories, about important moments in history, and it covers the aspects of diverse literature. Each of these chapters present important factors in children’s literature.