Abstract
Objective: Review scientific literature on the teaching of reading strategies, aiming to contribute to the understanding of texts and a better internalization of written language. Results and Discussion: Based on the results found, it is believed that with this bibliographic research, through children's literature will allow, that the learner will find the appropriate tools to deal with the text and to understand it, because children's literature enables the child to learn about oral and written language. Final considerations: Teaching reading strategies through children's literature is essential for the educator to open paths and spaces for the learner to achieve reading autonomy so that he will be able to achieve written proficiency as well.