22 September 2023 - 19:36



On the other hands, Crippen noted that “Quality literature does not tell the reader everything he/she needs to know it allows for some difference in opinion.” (Crippen, 2012). In Luke’s view, children’s literature brings pleasure, and makes children understand the ideas of other humans (Lukens, 2007, p.76). What’s more, the functionalities of children’s literature cannot be ignored. Children experiences are often unknowable by writing texts, but most of us strongly suspect it to be rich and complex (Peter, 1999, p.4).

Is it not only beneficial to children but also adults? Peter (1999) indicated that children’s literature is worth reading for adults. Many specialists argue for the functions of children’s literature.
