Literature and Language for Children Jacksonville State University

 Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera Written by Candace Fleming  Illustrated by Eric Rohmann Published by Neal Porter Books, 2020 The genre of this book is Nonfiction. Nonfiction  is a story that tells facts and true events and helps children learn about the true world. This is a very important genre as it teaches children about the real world and important facts.  This genre teaches children to understand their own world they are living in so they can grow and learn. This book is the life of a bee and nature journey to goes through. It teaches the facts of the insect so children can learn about nature. The illustrator used many different elements of art to engage the reader and bring the reader into the setting of the story. There is the presence of bright colors to present a presence of watercolors. It shows depth and details of the things as they appear in the real world . The illustrations are detailed allowing the reader to feel the true representation.

 Big Papa and the Time Machine  Written by Daniel Bernstrom Illustrated Shane W. Evans  Published by Harper Collins, 2020 40 pages The genre of this book is Science Fiction. Science Fiction is a fictional story where the setting and/or characters are centered around space, time travel, technology, or aliens. It is rooted in scientific principles while expanding on imagination.  This genre teaches children imagination and to understand sciences affect on humankind. This book is about a young boy who is afraid to go to school so his grandfather takes him back in time to all the times he was afraid to encourage him using a Ford time machine. It is a whimsical tale portraying the importance of bravery. The illustrator used many different elements of art to engage the reader and bring the reader into the setting of the story. There is the presence of whimsical colors to portray the scene and bring the genre of science fiction to light. It shows depth and value on page t ...

 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie  Written by Laura Numeroff Illustrated by Felicia Bond Produced by Harper Collins, 2015  40 pages The genre of this book is Modern Fantasy. Modern Fantasy is a fairytale set in a make believe place with non existent characters but has a known author.  This genre teaches children to engage in imagination and creativity. This book is the story of a young boy who gives a mouse a cookie that showed up at his door. It tells all the event following in which the mouse asks for more and more. It brings human like qualities to the mouse showing the fantasy of the genre. It is an intriguing tale that connects the child to the literature. The illustrator used many different elements of art to engage the reader and bring the reader into the setting. There is the presence of bright primary colors that attract the young reader. It shows the color strokes and details with the drawing in the mouse and surroundings. The pictures composition flows the re...

 The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II Written by Louise Borden Illustrated by Micheal Foreman  Produced by Margaret K. McElderly Books, 2006 32 Pages The genre of this book is Historical Fiction. Historical Fiction is a story that is based upon real events in history yet did not actually happen or unfold they it is portrayed in the story. It is rooted in a particular period of time in the past.  This genre teaches children to understand their own lives and events of the past connecting them to the future. This book is the story of a young girl who disguised herself as a boy to aboard the armada of little ships to rescue British and French soldiers trapped in France. It is a nostalgic tale portraying the history of the past in a fictional way to engage the young reader. The illustrator used many different elements of art to engage the reader and bring the reader into the setting of the story. There is the presence of faded colors to present a pre...

 Goodnight Baseball Written by Michael Dahl Illustrated by Christina Forshay Published by Picture Window Books, 2013 32 Pages The genre of this book is Contemporary Realistic Fiction. Contemporary  Realistic Fiction is a story that is rooted in reality, meaning it could actually happen, but the characters are fictional.  This genre teaches children to understand their own lives and allows them to connect to problems they are facing withing their own lives. This book is a story of attending a baseball game through the perspective of a young boy with his father. He describes all the different aspects of the game that are appealing to him and events surrounding it. he even tells of his victory catch from the stands and says goodnight to all the things he saw at the game as he goes home. It is a nostalgic tale told in an  intriguing  way to capture heart of a young reader allowing him to relate to the characters experience.  The illustrator used many different ...

 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Adapted by Parragon Books Illustrated by Gavin Scott Published by Cottage Door Press, 2018 32 pages The genre of this book is traditional literature or fairy tale children's book.  Traditional literature and folk literature is a captivating story due to its unique feature of being told verbally and passed down. It holds the attention of the audience. This genre has no known author because of its creative nature and origin. This story is a popular story among children about a young girl and her adventures through the woods. She stumbles into a home and makes herself cozy only to find out it belongs to a family of bears. Beneath the fun intreging story it holds the theme of respect taught to kids.  The illustrator used many different elements of art to engage the reader and being the words to life. The is the presence of watercolor while also using texture/depth. The shading of light and dark colors brings depth to the book appearing as thoug...