This chronological guide to the developmental stages, and corresponding literary needs and preferences, of early childhood is hte unique result of combinging the expertise of educational professionals with that of a children's librarian. Each chapter describes a developmental stage of childhood and presents appropriate books for that reading level, providing expert guidance in today's crowded children's book market.
See Joan M. Friedman, Color Printing in England, 1486–1859 • • 373 notes to pp. 320–331.
Signal (Thimble Press, issues 1-100, 1969-2003; annotations Online 1994- 2003). Indexes Children's Literature Abstracts. ... MLA International Bibliography. New York: MLA, 1969-present. ... Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 1973.
" Here is an entire library of the best of children's literature, bound between the covers of a single book.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
This volume will interest scholars in literary and cultural studies, social history, book history, sociology, education, library and information science, and anyone concerned with children's literature.
This is the kind of fantasy/reality combination that Goudge did so well. Orphaned Maria Merryweather is sent to live with her father's elderly cousin on his estate, Moonacre Manor. Strange, unexplained things start to occur as soon as ...
Or consider Ms. Pansom, a second- grade teacher, who uses The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown (1949) to model to students how to comprehend and write expository texts. After teaching a unit on writing summaries based on reading ...
With simple text followed by an informative afterword, Ten Mice for Tet is a joyful tribute to a special holiday.
Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.
Throughout her study Shavit, explores not only how society has shaped children's literature, but also how society has been reflected in the literary works it produces for its children.