I find the notion that kids can't enjoy books unless everything in the fictional world is 100% familiar and recognizable to them....completely baffling.
Each time, there was a thrill of discovery as I filled in missing context.
And this happens as an adult too!! Ali Smith's novels have introduced me to visual artists I wasn't familiar with before.
In case nobody has posted this btw. Jpg is cruddy but alt text has the text
Note to media: police arresting peaceful protesters singing “give peace a chance” is not protesters “clashing” with police. It’s the state violating the First Amendment rights of people upset that human beings who did nothing illegal are being held without due process and being fed maggots.