| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xx, 410 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction to children's literature -- 2. Understanding literature -- 3. Connecting children and literature : evaluating and selecting books -- 4. Encouraging children's response to literature -- 5. Literature for the youngest -- 6. Picture books -- 7. Poetry for every child -- 8. Make-believe : traditional literature and modern fantasy -- 9. People now : contemporary realistic fiction -- 10. People then : historical fiction -- 11. Truth is stranger than fiction : biography and nonfiction -- 12. Oral and silent literature -- 13. Literature for children with real-life challenges -- 14. Unit studies : literature, response, and learning -- 15. Culturally conscious literature -- appendix. Book awards -- Glossary -- Subject index -- Index of children's book titles, authors, and illustrators -- Credits. |
| Subject |
Children's literature -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Children -- Books and reading.
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| Added Author |
Amspaugh, Linda B.
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| ISBN |
0130877298 |
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9780130877291 |
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