Literatura Infantil: Suas contribuições no Processo de Ensino-Aprendizagem na Fase da Infância.

Children's literature is extremely important in the first phase of childhood and plays a fundamental role in the teaching-learning process throughout early childhood education. It is at this stage that children awaken and explore different experiences that influence their cognitive and emotional growth. Literary books are instruments that contribute to the development of language, enriching vocabulary and improving written and verbal skills. Contact with books influences how children see the reality around them, providing new experiences, sharpening curiosity and encouraging discoveries. It is a motivating and challenging tool for the student, being able to transform their thoughts and ideas, helping to understand various subjects covered in the classroom, constituting critical citizens. School and family are essential elements in contributing to moments of reading, storytelling and conversation circles, giving them opportunities to express their ideals. The research also shows that the teacher's mediation is of great relevance in the construction of students' knowledge, pointing out improvements in the development process that is constructed by the student in the school and family environment. This article aims to help students develop the habit of reading, creating an interactive, imaginary and fun environment, forming a link between the real and the imaginary. The method used for this research was bibliographic in nature. It is understandable that children's literature is a teaching resource and its contribution is relevant to the learning process, thus instigating the need to always read both children's literature and other books that point to improvements in the learning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]