| Description |
xxviii, 572 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Part one: Understanding literature and the child reader. 1. Children's books in children's hands -- 2. Literary elements in works for children -- 3. Picture books -- 4. Literature representing diverse perspectives -- 5. International literature -- Part two: Exploring the genres of children's literature. 6. Poetry for children -- 7. Traditional literature -- 8. Modern fantasy and science fiction -- 9. Contemporary realistic fiction -- 10. Historical fiction -- 11. Informational books and biography -- Part three: Creating the literature-based classroom. 12. Literary meaning-making and children's responses to literature -- 13. Inviting children into literature: classroom libraries, read-alouds, and storytelling -- 14. Encouraging response to literature -- 15. Literary and content units |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Children's literature -- History and criticism.
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| Author |
Martinez, Miriam G., 1948-
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Yokota, Junko.
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| LC no. |
2010018237 |
| ISBN |
0137048777 |
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9780137048779 |
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