The Importance of Humor in Children’s Literature

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  1. 5. These types of books have the power to hook and hold younger readers
  2. 6. Dr. Seuss used strategies such as _____ to make stories more fun
  3. 9. Children’s language and ______ skills are boosted by humor
  4. 10. Children who have a strong sense of humor tend to be what?
  5. 12. Children’s _____ can be greatly impacted by humorous stories
  6. 13. Children benefit from humor in other ways such as with their _____
  7. 14. Children should be exposed to humor at a _____ age
  8. 15. Famous author known for incorporating humor into his works of literature
  9. 16. Toddlers enjoy this kind of humor
  10. 19. A hilarious book can make children who battle with stress and anxiety ______
  11. 20. Humor contributes to children’s _____ by making them laugh and have fun
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  1. 1. Children can use humor to relieve stress and _____
  2. 2. Children can use humor as an ______ defense against destructive inclinations
  3. 3. Dr. Seuss was able to convey essential lessons through this in his books
  4. 4. The brain releases ______ during laughter, which have an anesthetic-like effect on the muscles
  5. 7. A way to make children relax is through _____
  6. 8. Laughing together as a family is a great way to build what?
  7. 9. Kids gradually acquire more ____ skills and improve their ability to understand written material
  8. 11. Children learn to read between the lines and engage in _____ thinking
  9. 17. Sparks laughter and happiness
  10. 18. Reading helps kids support their _____ thinking