The History of the Development of Children’s Literature
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This article examines the historical development and pedagogical–didactic significance of children’s literature, with a particular focus on the works of Dr. Seuss. The study explores the evolution of children’s prose across key stages of its formation, emphasizing both universal and national characteristics reflected in literary texts. By analytical and descriptive methods, the study ascertains the features of narrative patterns, poetic devices, and character depictions, and how each of these aids in the educational, psychological, and moral development of young readers. Focusing on the distinctiveness of Dr. Seuss stories artistically to show how these stories help in fostering and stimulating reading motivation, cognitive development, and value-based thought in children. The analysis is significant in that it reflects a continued relevance of children's literature as a foundational aspect of early education, underlining the presence of literary narrative within modern pedagogues.
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