AN OVERVIEW: THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY

INTRODUCTION

There is no single or widely used definition of children's literature. It can be broadly defined as anything that children read or more specifically defined as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama intended for and used by children and young people. One writer on children's literature defines it as "all books written for children, excluding works such as comic books, joke books, cartoon books, and non-fiction works that are not intended to be read from front to back, such as dictionaries, encyclopaedia’s, and other reference materials". However, others would argue that comics should also be included: "Children's Literature studies has traditionally treated comics fitfully and superficially despite the importance of comics as a global phenomenon associated with children". Children's literature or juvenile literature includes stories, books, magazines, and poems that are enjoyed by children. Modern children's literature is classified in two different ways: genre or the intended age of the reader. Children's literature can be traced to stories and songs, part of a wider oral tradition that adults shared with children before publishing existed. The development of early children's literature, before printing was invented, is difficult to trace. Even after printing became widespread, many classic "children's" tales were originally created for adults and later adapted for a younger audience. Since the 15th century, a large quantity of literature, often with a moral or religious message, has been aimed specifically at children. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries became known as the "Golden Age of Children's Literature" as this period included the publication of many books acknowledged today as classics.

AFRICAN CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS

 Mama Panya’s Paneakes

 I Lost My Tooth In Africa

 Tonga (The African Elephant Story)

 The Herd Boy (Niki Daly)

 Holiday With Grand Mother

 Voice In The Forest

 The Princess Who Lost Her Hair

 The Ghanaian Goldilocks

 Separate is never equal

 Henry freedom box

NON-AFRICAN CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS

 The No.1 Car Spotter

 Little Melba And Her Big Trombone

 Story Painter

 Pierre The Penguin

 Black All Around

 Heart And Soul

 Courage Has No Color

 The Blue Roses

 When The Rains Comes

 Afro (The Girl With The Magical Hair)

CONCLUSION

Early children's literature consisted of spoken stories, songs, and poems that were used to educate, instruct, and entertain children. It was only in the 18th century, with the development of the concept of childhood that a separate genre of children's literature began to emerge, with its own divisions, expectations, and canon. For centuries, stories were told by Africans in their native languages, many being told during social gatherings. Stories varied between mythic narratives dealing with creation and basic proverbs showcasing human wisdom. These narratives were passed down from generation to generation orally. Since its Independence in 1960, Nigeria has witnessed a rise in the production of children's literature by its people, the past three decades contributing the most to the genre. Most children's books depict the African culture and lifestyle, and trace their roots to traditional folktales, riddles, and proverbs. Authors who have produced such works include Chinua Achebe, Cyprian Ekwensi, Amos Tutuola, Flora Nwapa, and Buchi Emecheta. Publishing companies also aided in the development of children's literature.

REFERENCES

http://www.esauvictor.ga/2018/01/childrens-literature-african-non.html

Nodelman, Perry (2008). The Hidden Adult: Defining Children's Literature. JHU. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-8018-8980-6.

Library of Congress. "Children's Literature" (PDF). LIbrary of Congress Collections Policy Statement. Library of Congress. Retrieved 1 June 2013.

Jalongo, Mary Renk (2004). Young Children and Picture Books. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. pp. 17–20. ISBN 1-928896-15-4.

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