THE HISTORY OF THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S READING: IN THE INTERPRETATION OF WORLD AND UZBEK LITERATURE

This article examines the history of children's reading formation and development through historical-comparative analysis in the context of world and Uzbek literature. The study covers the long historical path from ancient civilizations to the modern digital era. Five key developmental periods of children's reading are identified and characterized. The unique trajectory of Uzbek children's literature – from the Jadid movement to the independence era – is examined. It is concluded that reading education has always been a product of conscious pedagogical efforts; knowledge of this historical experience is essential for primary school teachers in addressing contemporary methodological challenges.