(1) Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 135 HE, Lincoln, NE 68563, USA
Abstract:
A wealth of research documents the reading preferences of young children. However, much less is known about children’s actual
agendas or reasons for using and experiencing books. This article proposes the simple ENGAGE process to help adults better
understand what children believe is best about the books in their lives. Twelve books are reviewed and recommended.