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mercredi 8 juillet 2015

Making A Positive Impact With Wholesome Books For Tweens

By Olive Pate


Entertain youngsters is no simple feat these days. Today's youngsters are more difficult to please than those of years gone by. Much of what passes for youth targeted entertainment these days is not what parents or guardians would want the youth to be exposed to. This is what has driven the search for wholesome books for tweens.

Children who are considered tweens fall in the age bracket of ten to twelve years. The term is relatively new and came into being because it was determined that this is a phase that facilitates the transition into the teen years. Nurturers and caregivers are well aware that it is crucial to feed the tween mind with healthy material.

Fictional works is one means by which caregivers and nurturers can entertain tweens in a healthy fashion. This includes, novels, short stories, poetry and biographies. The topics of the reading material should be in line with the interests of young people within the age group. Gender specific interests should also be considered although in some cases, the children's interests may defy their genders. For boys for instance, a story about a great sportsman may be very entertaining.

In order to ensure that value is gleaned from these books ensure that they have hidden or overt messages that will help the children develop strong, positive characters. Look out for those very talented authors who are able to infuse themes such as love, loyalty and tolerance as well as faith into entertaining stories. It may not appear to be so initially but over time, these have a strong and positive impact on the choices they make and the way they live their lives.

No book targeting pre-teens is complete without illustrations. Adults who provide these reading materials to the children must check to ensure that the images display the values that they want to impart to the children. They must also check to see if the pictures are intriguing or entertaining enough for the age group.

In keeping with the trend of young people to interface with the modern technological tools, E-books may be used to grab their attentions. With these digital books, the pre-teens can enjoy the same convenience that they enjoy with the storage and retrieval of their music and videos. In fact, many of the younger generation have already started to scoff at the idea of traditional books, making the need for digital ones even more important.

It is a great idea to send these books as gifts. They are convenient to purchase and deliver in the electronic format because many online stores specialize in these products. Sometimes you may even find that they are free. They can also be used as bonding tools, especially if parents or other adults read along with the children.

A book has always been, and still is, a very important tool of learning. This is true whether it takes the traditional paper form or the more modern electronic form. It has the potential to change lives by opening new worlds and expanding imaginations. Help pre-teens to discover the joys of reading positive material today.




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