ABSTRACT
Education ads as a [oimalivn agent, shaping
the character, activities and values of a child. It also acts as a transmission
agent passing knowledge, experiences and skills from one generation to another.
Books play vital roles in aiding a child to learn. It provides necessary
ingredients for a child's intellectual needs, interests and aspirations. A book
according to Chambers 20th Century Dictionary is “a collection of sheets of
paper etc. bound together or made into a roll, either printed, written on, or
blank, as a source of instruction”, a child needs to learn how to decipher
written and printed words. However, books recommended for children should be
selected with caution al some books create negative impact. What is a good
book? This paper tries to examine the qualities of a good book as well as its
importance in the child’s education. II will also highlight the paucity state
of books in our schools.
MICHAEL, U (2026). Improving Educational Programmes: “The Place Of Good Books:- Agbaegbu, C.N. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved May 14, 2026, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-educational-programmes-the-place-of-good-books-agbaegbu-cn-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Improving Educational Programmes: “The Place Of Good Books:- Agbaegbu, C.N" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 14 May. 2026, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-educational-programmes-the-place-of-good-books-agbaegbu-cn-7-2. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Improving Educational Programmes: “The Place Of Good Books:- Agbaegbu, C.N". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 14 May. 2026. Web. 14 May. 2026. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-educational-programmes-the-place-of-good-books-agbaegbu-cn-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Improving Educational Programmes: “The Place Of Good Books:- Agbaegbu, C.N" Mouau.afribary.org (2026). Accessed 14 May. 2026. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/improving-educational-programmes-the-place-of-good-books-agbaegbu-cn-7-2