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Harry Potter leaves with his Aunt and Uncle, the horrible Dorsey’s and their really spoiled son Dudley. He lives in a cupboard under the staircase and has been told that his parents died in a car accident. Suddenly, his whole life is turned upside down when Hagrid from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He finds out the unexplained events in his life were actually his emotions creating magic. He is thrilled to learn that he no longer has to live with the Dursleys du… Tags: Super Heroes In Childrens Literature
Another idea is to ask students to change the ending of the story she just read. Kids enjoy changing stories to fit their own personalities. Some boys might have Prince Charming go play baseball instead of marrying Cinderella. Maybe Cinderella might become a soccer player. The point is for kids to turn the stories upside down and make them their own, Tags: Writing Childrens Literature
Each year Western Washington University holds a children’s literature conference. It is called The Western University’s Bond Children’s Literature Conference. It is named after the late Guy L. Bond and Fredricka Bond who were dedicated teachers and professionals. The event celebrated a love for children’s literature and it wonderful impact on the lives of children and adults. Tags: Childrens Literature Conferences
Alice in Wonderland is another timeless classic with some of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Reading the story along with the almost mythic illustrations makes for a fabulous experience for any age group. Who doesn’t love the hilarious characters Alice meets down the rabbit hole? Reading this book with a child becomes a rite of passage for many parents and their children. Tags: Illustrations From Classic Childrens Literature