Children's Literature: A Very Short Introduction Kimberley Reynolds Children's literature is one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of publishing. In this Very Short Introduction. Kimberley Reynolds examines how children's literature has helped shape thinking about books and reading by exploring its many different forms - from picture books and young adult fiction to eBooks. With familiar authors such as Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl, classic works including Alice in Wonderland, and modern works as Harry Potter, we are introduced to the key debates and developments in the field. Raising questions about the direction children's literature will take in the future, Reynolds examines how it has helped to shape and direct our ideas about culture, society, and childhood.