What Types of Books Did Families Read?
The data analysis revealed that the families in this study read several types of literature, which the researchers classified as noteworthy literature, concept books, folktales, religious books, and other. Noteworthy literature, as defined by Beck and McKeown (2001), comprises texts that are effective for developing language and comprehension. These books contain concepts that challenge children to wrestle with ideas and actively construct meaning from the text. They are written by skilled authors, whose work withstands critical analysis of experts in the field of children’s literature (Darigan, Tunnell, & Jacobs, 2002). High-quality books for young children also have exemplary illustrations by well-known artists, rhythmical language, straightforward narrative, strong characters, positive values, and new information about the world. The elements of style, language, plot, character, setting, and theme are considered exemplary. Many high-quality books provide a positive reflection of the
