while being just as distinguished in its field as any other piece of literature, 2) familiar stories and poems are best to teach methods of academic analysis, 3) it is a good platform for exploring relationships, multiculturalism, philosophies, and other basic life lessons that need to be revisited from time to time (including playfulness, cre`tivity, kindnesr and consideration), but most of all, 4) because it would just be more fun.
In Which Edward Bear (or Winnie-ther-Pooh) and Christopher Robin are Introduced
The children's literature of A.A. Milne is not only as distinguished as any other piece of serious literature, but it also teaches good, creative use of the English Language. Contrary to popular belief, A.A. Milne wrote more than children's poems and stories based on his son and his son's toys. He also wrote for the magazine Punch, and was a well-known playwright in his time. After the birth of his son in 1920, however, he became more interested in the nursery world and wrote "Vespers" while procrastinating on writing a play. Later, in an attempt to get away from a crowded house while visiting some friends, he started work on the other poetry and stories that would soon become the body of work known as The World of Christopher Robin (poetry), and The World of Pooh (stories) (Milne 1 234). He was a professional, knowledgeable writer who would make a greater impact on the world of literature - through his children's literature - than he would ever know. This impact is worth studying.
Besides his writing pedigree, however, the use of language (as in vocabulary and cadence) in his poems and stories is also an important tool to be used in the English Literature classroom. While this is a multicultural, globalized world, most business and public affairs are conducted in English. Therefore, it is good for students to learn to what extent the English language may be used and manipulated. Like other writers, some words ...