Children and their books

"Children and their books" by James Hosmer Penniman is an instructive book that looks at how books help kids grow, touching on when they first read and how it affects their brains, imagination, and right from wrong. The book talks about picking good books for kids to boost their creativity and start a lifelong love for reading. Penniman highlights how important it is to grow a child's imagination through stories, explaining how kids' curiosity and thinking skills grow when they read good books that grab their attention. The book also discusses the challenges in teaching kids, like needing books that match their age and encourage them instead of confusing them. Penniman asks parents and teachers to be thoughtful about the books they choose, picking ones that teach good values and help kids learn about themselves and grow their minds, serving as a guide for adults wanting to help young readers through careful book selection.