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LoC No.: 23002281

Title: Children and their books

Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Children and their books" by James Hosmer Penniman is an insightful educational treatise written in the early 20th century. This book explores the crucial role that literature plays in the development of children, addressing how their early experiences with books can shape their intelligence, creativity, and moral character. It discusses the importance of guiding children towards quality literature to stimulate their imagination and foster a lifelong love of reading. In "Children and their books," Penniman emphasizes the significance of nurturing a child's imagination through storytelling and literature. He articulates how children's curiosity and creativity can be cultivated by exposing them to quality books that engage their minds and emotions. The book elaborates on the educational challenges of childhood, including the need for age-appropriate material that inspires rather than overwhelms. Penniman advocates for parents and educators to carefully select literature that imparts moral and ethical lessons while encouraging self-exploration and cognitive development. The text serves as a guide for adults looking to positively influence young readers through intentional literary choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Penniman, James Hosmer, 1860-1931

EBook No.: 22604

Published: Sep 15, 2007

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Children's literature

Subject: Education

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:22604:2 2007-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Penniman, James Hosmer en urn:lccn:23002281 1
2024-11-14T04:27:42Z Children and their books

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23002281

Title: Children and their books

Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Lybarger and the booksmiths at
http: //www.eBookForge.net

Summary: "Children and their books" by James Hosmer Penniman is an insightful educational treatise written in the early 20th century. This book explores the crucial role that literature plays in the development of children, addressing how their early experiences with books can shape their intelligence, creativity, and moral character. It discusses the importance of guiding children towards quality literature to stimulate their imagination and foster a lifelong love of reading. In "Children and their books," Penniman emphasizes the significance of nurturing a child's imagination through storytelling and literature. He articulates how children's curiosity and creativity can be cultivated by exposing them to quality books that engage their minds and emotions. The book elaborates on the educational challenges of childhood, including the need for age-appropriate material that inspires rather than overwhelms. Penniman advocates for parents and educators to carefully select literature that imparts moral and ethical lessons while encouraging self-exploration and cognitive development. The text serves as a guide for adults looking to positively influence young readers through intentional literary choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Penniman, James Hosmer, 1860-1931

EBook No.: 22604

Published: Sep 15, 2007

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Children's literature

Subject: Education

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:22604:3 2007-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Penniman, James Hosmer en urn:lccn:23002281 1