Do you still read books belonging to the children's genre?

[noethe5]

I read children's books every day, but I am an elementary librarian. There are some really cool books out there for kids and I take a lot of pride in trying to get my hands on the best for my students. I also taught middle and high school English for 12 years, so I have a secret passion for young adult literature; I actually usually prefer it to adult literature.

[Anirudh Badri]

I dont. From the context of the question, I really do not think YA books fit into the category of children's books. While I do occasionally re-read Harry Potter, or pick up a new book by Rick Riordan, it has been years since I read a book meant for children younger than the early teenage. My reason is that I prefer layered characters, and dont like to see the world presented simply in terms of heroes and villains, which obviously is not a popular theme for young children.

[Kelebogile Mbangi]

Yes! I love children's books and YA literature alike. For a long time, whenever my children were assigned books for school I would read them too. I don't always have time for that now, but I really enjoy them...many children's books are very good quality, and the illustrations are usually engaging, too.

My mom did this too! At times she'd read them with me and now I have memories of my mom instilling a love of books in me! I still read those books even now! Books by Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl... I'll forever cherish them!

[Ginya]

Most Definitely. In fact, I still have some of the books I read as a kid and I still reread them like "A Girl Named Disaster" and "Far From the Bamboo Grove." I really don't think coming of age stories ever get old.

Sometimes they can teach you things even if you're all grown up : ) I think Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth" is a great example of this in that it made me realize the importance of finding meaning and staying in the present. What children's book will I read next? I'm thinking of the Oz series. Thanks, Stephen King, for putting this in my head.

[rhiza021]

Sometimes. It's kind of refreshing to read a book which doesn't have a lot of conflicts or whatever compared to YA novels.

[Kisses]

Yes I am.
Reading children book makes me feel younger.
Well, I misses the fantasies of fairytales, magical and happy ending stories that's why I read them.
I enjoyed a lot. Im doing this when I need a little twist in my mood, children books tend to have positive and happy ending composition thats why I love them.

[khusnick]

Occasionally, I pick up tutoring jobs, so I try to keep up on children's books for that purpose. It helps if I can find books the kids like when they're working on reading skills.

[Adair McClain]

Oh, absolutely. A lot of my favorite books are for children/teens. I find myself reading them when I need a "comfort book", and they always seems to evoke the same emotions I had when I originally read them as a child. I can't wait for my children to get a little older so they can (hopefully) appreciate them as well.

[Kalin Adi]

Children books are still one my favorites. The language is pure, funny and clever and you always learn something new. Besides, it is as if you traveled in time and start remembering your childhood. It doesn't matter if I have read the book thousand of times; if the book is good, I'll read it again and again.

[daniel_bratanov]

Of course I do! They are the funniest and I will never be enough grown up for another Grimm's fairy tale.

[Fuzee4]

Ofcourse, I find no reason why I shouldnt read the children's genre. Afterall everyone's a child at heart!

[Krystagbelen]

recently, my little cousin has gotten extremely into reading. It makes me really happy that she has so I am reading with her at least once a week. I have given her a ton of children's books and I usually end up reading them before I give them to her.

[ammp116]

I read children's books with my children. I was thrilled when my son expressed interest in starting The Boxcar Children series, as I read them as a child. Also, I often browse the YA at the library for leisure reading.

[TobiOrNotTobi]

I love reading children's book, because of the creativity. I remember when I was younger, and reading some books that just made me go "wow." It's what got me into writing.

I mean, there are plenty of non-children books like that, but not the same feeling.

[III_Jasmine_III]

Of course! I still read Percy Jackson, Chronicles of Narnia (does that count?) and Goosebumps! And...I also when I'm too bored I tend to read Disney. ?