Full Description
Children's Books in Children's Hands: A Brief Introduction to Their Literature familiarizes current and future teachers with the best and most recent books for children. The renowned author team presents richly illustrated, practical ideas for sharing literature with children as a source of enjoyment and inspiration that will last them all their lives. This authoritative, captivating, and popular guide establishes a roadmap for understanding the world of children's literature, including its writers, illustrators, editors, and critics, while also providing a strong emphasis on books from many cultural groups.
The 6th Edition now includes full color illustrations and art, newer title annotations, new teaching ideas, coverage of shifting changes in genres, and thorough coverage of multicultural and international books.
Contents
PART I: UNDERSTANDING LITERATURE AND THE CHILD READER
Children's Books in Children's Hands
Literary Elements in Works for Children
Picturebooks
Literature Representing Diverse Perspectives
International Literature
PART II: EXPLORING THE GENRES OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Poetry for Children
Traditional Literature
Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction
Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Nonfiction
