If you look at my library, you will see the titles are geared toward the students I've taught. There's a practical reason for that (I bought the books for them to enjoy) but there's another reason my shelves are filled with children's literature- that's my story. It's who I really am inside.
I firmly believe we never stop being children. Hopefully we become adults in addition to being children, but our need to be loved and feel safe will never go away. Children's books appeal to me because they share the same story "adult literature" does most of the time, but in a simpler way. Many children's books become more enjoyable from an adult perspective. It's my personal opinion that Peter Pan can't be truly enjoyed until you are an adult.
If the book has an "all ages" stamp on it I encourage parents and children to enjoy it together. Adults will find that children's literature has a way of striking directly at the heart of its' readers. Happy reading!
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