Children's Books in Children's Hands: An Introduction to Their Litrature / Edition 1

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It is a well-documented fact that today's children are having more and more difficulty with reading. Teachers are overwhelmed in the classroom and parents are often busy holding two jobs to simply make ends meet. Nonetheless, the importance of raising a literate child cannot be ignored. This exciting new book offers a unique and thoughtful discussion of the best works and creators in the field. It provides vital discussion of the importance of children's literature and includes extensive book lists and lists of award-winners to help parents and teachers make decisions about reading material in the home and at school. It also contains insight from prominent children's authors, illustrators, and editors. Recommended books include publication data, interest level, and brief annotations for every book listed. Useful appendices include Children's Book Awards and Winners; Professional Organizations; Children's Book Publisher's Addresses; Book Selection Aids; Children's Magazines with Literary Content; and Children's Literature Web Sites. Teachers as well as day care providers and parents will benefit from this comprehensive and engaging book.
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A resource for pre- and in-service teachers, librarians, and all who seek to encourage children to enter the world of books. Part I orients the reader to the study of children's literature, with chapters on children's personality and intellectual development, literary elements of children's literature, and reader response theory. Part II surveys children's books by genre. Each chapter in this section outlines the historical development of a particular genre, examines its literary qualities, reviews outstanding works, and sets out criteria for selecting work in the genre. Part III shows how to create a literature-based classroom through activities, classroom libraries, book discussions, and use of literature in the curriculum. Chapters in this part provide extensive, annotated lists of recommended books. Other features include comments from authors and illustrators, boxes on controversial issues, teaching ideas, and activities for readers of the text. Appendices list award-winning titles, professional organizations, publishers, children's magazines, and related Web sites. Includes color photos and illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780205169955
  • Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
  • Publication date: 7/14/1997
  • Edition description: Older Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 580
  • Product dimensions: 8.30 (w) x 10.32 (h) x 1.08 (d)

Table of Contents

Pt. 1 Understanding Literature and the Child Reader 3
1 Children's Books in Children's Hands 4
2 Literary Elements of Children's Literature 30
3 The Child Reader Responds to Literature 57
4 Literature Representing Diverse Perspectives 81
Pt. 2 Exploring the Genres of Children's Literature 135
5 Traditional Literature 136
6 Picture Books 170
7 Poetry for Children 225
8 Realistic Fiction 264
9 Historical Fiction 308
10 Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction 335
11 Informational Books and Biography 376
Pt. 3 Creating the Literature-Based Classroom 411
12 Inviting Children into Literature 412
13 Encouraging Response to Literature 449
14 Literature Units in the Curriculum 480
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