Five HISTORICAL FICTION
Children’s Books
In spirit of Children’s Book Week, I will be presenting FIVE
quality children’s book each day. Thursday’s theme is
HISTORICAL FICTION
Why?
Historical fiction provides an opportunity for children to
experience life from historical eras and events. I have never been one to
remember dates or memorize historical facts but historical fiction helped me to
connect with history in a much more meaningful way. Understanding how life is
like for characters (how they dressed, what they did, etc.) is much more
engaging than learning history without a character’s perspective. Additionally,
many social studies lessons and curriculum materials briefly skim a wide range
of topics and historical fiction books offer a more in-depth peak into a single
topic. Aside from the educational benefits, reading historical fiction simply feeds
the curiosity and inquisitive nature of children.
THE BOOKS!
Queen of Hearts by
Martha Brooks; Catherine, Called
Birdy by Karen Cushman;
My Heart Will Not Sit
Down by Mara Rockliff and Ann Tanksley;
The Butterfly by Patricia
Polacco; and Fever 1793 by Laurie
Halse Anderson
Happy Children's Book Week!
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