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Book SynopsisLITERATURE AND THE CHILD, 9th Edition, offers thorough, concise coverage of the formats and genres of children's literature and principles for the use of children's literature in the classroom. Beautifully written and illustrated discussions illuminate specific aspects of each format or genre, supported by information on the latest quality works appropriate for children in nursery school through middle school. A stunning design includes interior illustrations by Lauren Stringer, an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Each genre chapter contains criteria for evaluating literary quality, equipping you with a resource to guide text selection in the classroom. Practical, research-based information about teaching appears throughout, including ideas you can apply to your own classroom and an emphasis on the importance of selecting complex texts. This book will help you better understand how to select texts that best serve your curriculum goals and the needs and interests of
Table of Contents1. Children���s and Adolescent Literature. 2. Literature in the Lives of Young Readers. 3. Picturebooks as Visual Art. 4. Picturebooks Across Genres. 5. Nonfiction. 6. Folklore. 7. Fantastic Literature: Fantasy and Science Fiction. 8. Contemporary Realistic Fiction. 9. Historical Fiction. 10. Biography and Memoir. 11. Poetry and Verse. 12. Children���s Literature in the Classroom. Appendix A: Selected Children���s and Adolescent Book Awards. Appendix B: Resources. Professional References. Children���s Literature References. Author and Title Index. Subject Index.
