What topic do you wish was addressed in childrens' books more?

Answer 1

I don't like the idea of children's books addressing issues or topics, it seems like a throw-back to Victorian times when every children's book had to contian some kind of improving moral the child could learn a lesson from. Children's literature has come a long way since then. Primarily, children's books should be fun.

Adults, especially librarians and teachers, tend to think that children need to read about death, illness, suicide, divorce, abuse, racism, war, bullying and other hard-hitting topics in case any of them are going through similar issues themselves. However, the truth is that if you ARE a child going through real-life trauma, often, it's the very last thing you want read about. Reading is the purest form of escapism, which is probably why fantasy is such a popular genre. Interestingly, if the fantasy is a good one, then many of the above scenarios will be woven into the narrative as a natural part of the story - but never inserted as issues to be "addressed".

I support creativity, so I support the right of adults to write about whatever they wish; however, I also support the right of children to read whatever they wish, (fantasy or reality), and feel uncomfortable when authors mistakenly feel they ought to include certain topics or issues for the young reader's own good.

It's not clear from your question why you're asking it. Are you, perhaps, thinking of writing for children, and wondering what niche needs filling? If that IS the case, then my advice is to avoid that approach. Write something you enjoy; after all, if you don't have fun writing it, you can't expect young readers to have fun reading it!

Answer 2

I like kids books that show the child is imperfect but still loved. The author David Shannon comes to mind with his David books and Alice the Fairy.
I also like books that are bi-lingual. Little kids soak up so much information. My kids have learned tons of Spanish from Dora. I wish there were more books like that out there.

Answer 3

the only element i might say is that if that is for babies then it could have some form of an academic or ethical fee attacked to it. So take some thing common and attempt to hold out a ethical or guidance adventure to it. it is likewise possible to be imaginitive with the characters. The may well be something some form of an animal/animals, bugs, extraterrestrial beings, human beings, monster, or dinosaur. Be imaginitive use relaxing photos with a brilliant number of colorations and purely make it your guy or woman. wish this facilitates.

Answer 4

I think there should be more books about reality like sexuality, wars, accidents, death and birth, you must think i am a freak but know days kids see all this in TV and we all kno tv is not the best teacher, books help kids understand things and make us parents easier to explain ....

Answer 5

i think children's books should be about fun, like Dr. Sesus with only a few addressing any type of world issues. kids don't have fun anymore.

Answer 6

other cultures. i remember when i was planning a unit on japan, i couldn't find many great picture books on the subject. i think kids need great stories to expose them to as many cultures as possible

Answer 7

That everyone is so worried about the zit on their nose that they don't notice the zit on your nose.

Answer 8

Maybe Body image...it seems to be a big problem these days...

Answer 9

more biracial books

Answer 10

Bullying and how it hurts other people...