I enjoyed this short article from Reading Rainbow about the value of teaching children classic literature. I would expand on it to include that children also learn patterns in storytelling from classic literature. Many of the old fairy tales have been remixed and new versions appear or appear in other forms from countries around the world. There are Cinderella tales from many cultures. What a rich learning experience for children to compare and contrast these tales. It builds higher order thinking skills when you look for things that are the same and different between these stories. Then go one step further and write or tell your own version of a classic tale.
Books are always being written and new classics are born. I wouldn't be surprised if Horton's Miraculous Mechanisms is one of these. This is my son's favorite book this week. When he reads seven chapters in the middle of the night, I know the book is a winner!
What are your favorite classics? What new books do you predict will become classics? Add your thoughts in the comments!
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