An Introduction To The World Of Childrens Books
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Author | : Margaret Richardson Marshall |
Publisher | : Gower Publishing Company, Limited |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Offers a brief look at the history of children's literature and discusses important examples.
Author | : Heather Alexander |
Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal Pub |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1579128327 |
Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.
Author | : Kimberley Reynolds |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2011-10-06 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0199560242 |
In this lively discussion Kim Reynolds looks at what children's literature is, why it is interesting, how it contributes to culture, and how it is studied as literature. Providing examples from across history and various types of children's literature, she introduces the key debates, developments, and people involved.
Author | : Byron Preiss |
Publisher | : Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1996-09-01 |
Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780810912465 |
Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and original art.
Author | : Toby Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020-05-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781714866304 |
An inspiring collection of sixteen poems accompanied by the whimsical and wonderful artwork of Michelle McDowell Smith. The poems uplift, reassure and offer courage to children and adults alike. "Of Land and Sky" reminds us of how hopeful childhood can be and keeps us optimistic for the future.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 564 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780547348896 |
Upon publication, Anita Silvey’s comprehensive survey of contemporary children’s literature, Children’s Books and Their Creators, garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children’s Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children’s literature by focusing on the essentials — the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children’s authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children’s Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children’s literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.
Author | : Prue Goodwin |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2008-06-24 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 085702955X |
Children′s books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that have the most to offer young children. Each chapter reflects on a different theme or genre and their role in educational settings, and recommends ten ′must reads′ within each one. The themes covered include: - books for babies - literature for the very young - narrative fiction - books in translation - poetry - picture books - graphic texts. Early years professionals, childcare professionals and teachers working from nursery to Key Stage 3 will find this book a fascinating and useful resource.
Author | : Sue Lowell Gallion |
Publisher | : Phaidon Press |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2020-06-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781838660819 |
A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe Children are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, and mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to consider their own living environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet – and to engage with the world around them. Ages 2–5
Author | : Dr. Seuss |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 63 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0394800818 |
Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.
Author | : Robert Kraus |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1994-01-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 006443348X |
Leo isn't reading, or writing, or drawing, or even speaking, and his father is concerned. But Leo's mother isn't. She knows her son will do all those things, and more, when he's ready. 'Reassuring for other late bloomers, this book is illustrated with beguiling pictures.' -- Saturday Review.