In the introduction for Chapter 1 of our text, the author states that there are many ways in which literature can benefit children and help shape who they become.  Think back to your own childhood.  What were some of the ways that literature influenced you and helped shape who you are today?  What role did your parents play in sharing literature with you?  If you do not have this memory, how do you wish your parents would have shared literature with you? .

1. In the introduction for Chapter 1 of our text, the author states
that there are many ways in which literature can benefit
children and help shape who they become. Think back to your
own childhood. What were some of the ways that literature
influenced you and helped shape who you are today? What role
did your parents play in sharing literature with you? If you do
not have this memory, how do you wish your parents would
have shared literature with you?