| Description |
xxii, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Joseph Bruchac -- Ch. 1. Teaching children's literature -- Ch. 2. An introduction to genre and to the history of children's literature -- Ch. 3. Selecting and evaluating children's literature -- Ch. 4. The picture book : linking word and image -- Ch. 5. Poetry : the music of language -- Ch. 6. Drama : the art of the present -- Ch. 7. Folklore : a global legacy -- Ch. 8. Informational books : finding the aesthetic -- Ch. 9. Integrated historical literature : the human dimension -- Ch. 10. Life's vocations and callings : biography, autobiography, and memoir -- Ch. 11. Contemporary realism : through the eyes of others -- Ch. 12. Fantasy and science fiction : what if? -- Ch. 13. Celebrations and commemorations : understanding our world -- App. Children's literature bibliographies : a dessert menu -- App. Multicultural and international authors and illustrators |
| Summary |
"In this text, Jane M. Gangi gives us a new perspective on how integrating the fine arts and literature fosters the active participation and in-depth understanding that is as important for children as it is for teachers. The heart of the book is a comprehensive treatment of children's literature, with a strong emphasis on multicultural and international literature."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Children -- Books and reading -- English-speaking countries.
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Children's literature, American -- History and criticism.
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Children's literature, English -- History and criticism.
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Children's literature -- Study and teaching.
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| LC no. |
2003046387 |
| ISBN |
0205392407 paperback alkaline paper |
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