All excellent children's literature works have a strong educational influence. Belinsky said: "Literature is of great significance. It is the mentor of society." (Selected Works of belinsky, Volume II) The first sentence written by Simon Lake, the founder of submarine, in his autobiography is: "jules verne is the general guide of my life." When many outstanding and accomplished people talk about their childhood, everyone is grateful for the enlightenment of literature on their own life path. The artistic image of Pavel Colta King, a revolutionary soldier who is determined to be strong for the cause of communism, has inspired and educated several generations in our country, from ordinary farmers' soldiers to outstanding Wu and Zhang Haidi, and will certainly influence and educate future generations. This is the purpose of children's literature.
The educational function of children's literature is based on cognitive function. When readers get some knowledge from children's literature works, it will inevitably cause emotional and emotional changes to a certain extent, that is, they are moved by emotions from knowledge and then by emotions. Cultivate their personality and sentiment unconsciously, purify their thoughts and feelings, and standardize their moral behavior. Because when a children's literature writer reflects social life, it is by no means a purely objective reflection. The artistic image he created must contain his evaluation of life, his pursuit of truth, his love and hate. This writer not only painted a real life picture for children, but also let children know the difference between truth, goodness, beauty and falsehood, ugliness and ugliness in complex life.
The educational function of children's literature depends on the unity of ideology and artistry of works, which is embodied and realized through aesthetic feeling. Only in this way can children's literature effectively promote children's rapid and healthy growth.