Children's Books in Children's Hands: A Brief Introduction to Their Literature, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (August 16, 2018) © 2019

  • Charles A. Temple Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  • Miriam A. Martinez University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Junko Yokota National-Louis University
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For courses in children’s literature.
Children’s Books in Children’s Hands: A Brief Introduction to Their Literature
familiarises 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 colour illustrations and art, newer title annotations, new teaching ideas, coverage of shifting changes in genres, and thorough coverage of multicultural and international books.
  • PART I: UNDERSTANDING LITERATURE AND THE CHILD READER  
  • 1. Children’s Books in Children’s Hands
  • 2. Literary Elements in Works for Children
  • 3. Picturebooks
  • 4. Literature Representing Diverse Perspectives
  • 5. International Literature
  • PART II: 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. Nonfiction

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