The designation “children’s book” means a book is appropriate for a child reader. It does not mean the book is only meant for children. A good children’s book is both appropriate for a child reader and enjoyable for readers of all ages.
I feel like this is an important topic because there are so many great books that are written for young readers but should not be limited just to that age group. A great children’s book covers important topics ranging from friendship, family issues, loss, and more. Readers of all ages can relate to these topics.
A few weeks ago, my mom and I visited the library book sale. As we searched through the stacks, I picked up a copy of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s “Counting by 7’s.” I handed it to my mom and said, “I loved this book. You should read it.” She added it to her pile to buy.
My mom read it, immediately understood why I thought it was so good and recommended it to someone she knows. You can visit my review of the book here: https://news.hamlethub.com/coscob/life/4099-on-the-children-s-shelf-counting-by-7s-by-holly-goldberg-sloan?tmpl=component. My mom and I are both older than the target audience for this children’s book, but as readers (and humans) we can appreciate this incredible story. If we focused on it simply being a children’s book, we would have missed out on a great read.
As an adult, I never let a book’s category deter me from reading. Some of the books that have had the biggest impact on me have been children’s and young adult books. What children and young adult books have had the biggest impact on you?