Smith, Jacquelin J. <br/><br/>
A critical handbook of children's literature / 
Jacquelin J. Smith,  
 - Ninth edition. 
 - Boston, Massachusetts :  Pearson Education, Incorporated,  c2013 
 - xxxiii, 373 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Chapter1. Literature: What is it? -- Chapter2. Issues and fundamental change in children's literature -- Chapter3. Picture books -- Chapter4. Genre in children's literature -- Chapter5. Character -- Chapter6. Plot -- Chapter7. Setting -- Chapter8. Point of view -- Chapter9. Style and tone -- Chapter10. Theme -- Chapter11. From rhyme to poetry -- Chapter12. Biography -- Chapter13. Information books -- Chapter14. A lifetime of reading . 
<br/><br/> A Critical Handbook of Children’s Literature, Ninth Edition, gives future teachers, practicing teachers, librarians, and parents many examples of quality children’s literature to guide them in choosing the best books for the classroom, library, or home. The Handbook analyzes children’s books that showcase positive examples of the literary elements, formats, and genres that are the focus in the field of children’s literature. The books are noteworthy children’s books, from classics to favorites to just-published titles, all selected as thought-provoking, important, or motivating choices. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780137056385 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>CHILDRENS LITERATURE
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN 1009.A1 .L85 2013