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Author Lukens, Rebecca J., 1922-

Title A critical handbook of children's literature / Rebecca J. Lukens.

Publication Info. New York : Longman, [1999]
©1999

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  028.5 L954C    Check Shelf
Edition Sixth edition.
Description xxi, 378 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary This handbook helps future teachers make judgements about what constitutes quality children's literature by describing the nature, and the inherent rewards, of the many genres of children's literature. The Sixth Edition includes more coverage of multicultural literature by authors from a variety of different cultures, as well as new material on reading aloud to children.
Contents Literature: What is it? -- Genre in children's literature -- Picture books -- Character -- Plot -- Theme -- Setting -- Point of view -- Style -- Tone -- From rhyme to poetry -- Biography -- Fiction.
Subject Children's literature -- History and criticism.
Children -- Books and reading.
Other Form: Online version: Lukens, Rebecca J., 1922- Critical handbook of children's literature. 6th ed. New York : Longman, c1999 (OCoLC)644049167
ISBN 0321003616 paperback
9780321003614 paperback
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