My bookshelf is full of children’s books. There are picture books, teen adventure books, and young adult coming-of-age books. Sure, I have actual kids living in my house, so that’s one of the reasons I own a lot of children’s books. But to tell you the truth, I purchased more than half of those books for myself. I love reading books that are targeted toward kids, probably more than I enjoy reading adult books.
Remember the innocent wonder that engulfed (吞没) you when you read children’s books as a kid? When you could be transported to faraway, magical places that didn’t seem unbelievable at all. Especially since you still believed in Santa Claus and the tooth fairy. Now you can magically transport yourself back into your child-sized shoes when you pick up a children’s book.
The best children’s literature can help us re-find things we may not even know we have lost, taking us back to a time when new discoveries came daily and when the world was huge, before the imagination was adjusted and changed.
Kid’s books are so much more fun than adult books. They dare to go where no adult books go, into the field of scaring monsters, giant robot zombie mermaids, and 130-story treehouses. Just when you think you’ve picked up a sensible children’s book, you’ll be thunderstruck by an explosive scene. Seriously, who wouldn’t find that amusing?
Reading children’s books is the key to maintaining an active imagination. They allow you to see the magical possibilities in your world and they keep you young. Plus, if you’ve got kids or grandkids, they are an excellent way to bond with them through magical stories.
I know I’ll keep reading children’s books as long as I have the ability to read. Because we all have a kid inside of us and we need to let it shine through.
12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.The author’s affection for children’s books. |
B.The different kinds of children’s books of the author. |
C.The reasons for the author’s purchasing adult books. |
D.The introduction of books on the author’s bookshelf. |
13. What can we learn about children’s books?
A.Children’s books take you to the place you want. |
B.Children’s books make you believe in Santa Claus. |
C.Children’s books help you to keep innocence inside. |
D.Children’s books ensure you get along well with kids. |
14. What does the author think of the best children’s literature?
A.It helps us find everything we have lost. |
B.It should lead us to make new discoveries. |
C.It enables us to keep a rich imagination. |
D.It should be much more fun than adult books. |
15. Which statement will the author probably agree with?
A.Read children’s books due to kids. |
B.Never too old to read a children’s book. |
C.Improve the reading ability by reading children’s books. |
D.Build a relationship with kids only through magical stories. |