Book Blogger Hop

 

This prompt was submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer:

Do you still enjoy reading children’s books?

I have relatives that would consider 90+% of what I read to be childish, but that’s probably not the same thing.

Even before the new feature I started this year, Grandpappy’s Corner, I’ve always gladly accepted requests from Children’s and Picture Book Authors to talk about their books–and I’ve even bought a few for myself over the last couple of years. There’s something about them that just sparks joy (also, it’s pretty low investment of time and energy in return for that spark).

Some of my favorite books over the last few years have been written for kids–and several of my favorite books ever fit have been, too.

There’s that oft-quoted line from C.S. Lewis

I am almost inclined to set it up as a canon that a children’s story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad children’s story.

I’d absolutely agree with that.

I think a better question is why wouldn’t you like children’s books?

When I started this, I thought it was going to be a longer piece. But, eh…who needs that?

Do you still read children’s books?