Why would we want to reimagine the way in which we define literacy? Is it important that we expand our understanding of the term literacy and the idea it entails? And, when we do that, what are the implications of the same on the pedagogical practices in the classroom. Shailaja Menon, through this paper, almost effortlessly gets the reader to understand the role of Children’s literature in an early language and literacy classroom, in a nuanced manner. The paper is concluded with recommendations for the classroom. Read to learn more!