Children's books and reading

"Children's Books and Reading" by Montrose Jonas Moses is a look into the world of kids' books from long ago. The book goes over how children's literature came to be, how kids' reading habits have changed, and how important teachers, librarians, and parents are in making sure kids have good books to read. It probably tries to explain all the tricky parts of picking and making books for kids. The beginning of the book talks about the big problem in children's literature: figuring out which books are good and which ones aren't. Moses says it's super important to know the history of kids' reading and what we owe to kids when it comes to books because the right books can really help kids use their imaginations and learn what's right and wrong. He talks about how children's books have changed, from old stories that taught lessons to today's worries about whether books are good and fun for kids to read; Moses wants people to really think about what they're giving kids to read because it has a big impact on how they grow up and learn.