Children's literature has existed since the fifteenth century. It began with picture books, and has evolved from short stories, recorded oral traditions real novels, which included social commentary and retelling of myths. Then developed children's literature in autobiographical writing serial novels and films.
Picture books:
The first picture book was "Orbis pictus," was developed by Jan Amos Komensky in 1658.
Fairy Tales:
In the seventeenth century, Charles Perrault wrote such classics as "Puss in Boots," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty".
Oral History:
The Brothers Grimm used oral history to write fantasy stories as "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel" and "Snow White" 
in the nineteenth century.
Imagination:
In 1865, Lewis Carroll took his imagination to life by writing down the fantasy stories, he told his young friends in "
Mythology and Christianity:
CS Lewis used mythology and Christianity to write his most famous book series,
"Narnia".
Autobiography:
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote a series of books detailing the events of her childhood in his famous "Little House on the Prairie" series.
The Silver Screen:
J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series jumped to the silver screen in the late twentieth century, enchanting both children and adults.
What types of children's literature?
In the 1400s, the first type of children's literature was introduced to the world. Children's literature began with picture books. In the years that followed, children's literature has become more popular, narrative art began to be written down. Today there are many types of children's literature, ranging from the original picture book for serial bestselling books that even adults will love.
Fantasy:
Fantasy literature contains stories, the protagonist travels from the real world to another world. They often heroic quests and stories with talking animals or objects.
Image:
Picture books generally tell a story, and they contain illustrations that appeal to different age groups. They were the first form of literature.
Realistic fiction:
Realistic children's literature is all about relationships, stories and real life. Examples include realistic fiction series, such as those by Judy Blume and Nancy Drew.
Historical fiction:
Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" and "The American Girl" series are examples of historical fiction. This type of literature include autobiographical and biographical stories.
Oral Tradition:
The retelling of myths and recording oral histories are rich sources of literature for children and include stories such as "Narnia," "Snow White" and "The Golden Compass".
Other:
Other genres include poetry, joke books and educational books for children.
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