Literature and the Child

LITERATURE AND THE CHILD 7th Edition covers the two major topical areas ofchildrens literatureathe genres of childrens literature picture booksfolklore etc. and... » 

LITERATURE AND THE CHILD 7th Edition covers the two major topical areas ofchildrens literatureathe genres of childrens literature picture booksfolklore etc. and the use of childrens literature in the classroom.Deliberately concise the book offers succinct yet beautifully written andillustrated discussions that reflect the tone and feel of childrens books.Featuring discussions of the latest works of childrens literature the textincludes coverage of the growing importance of young adult literature as wellas expanded emphasis on upperlevel childrens literature and adolescentliterature. The authors pay careful attention to diversity in childrensliterature and equip students with practical researchbased teaching ideas. «