A critical handbook of children's literature / Jacquelin J. Smith,

By:

Smith, Jacquelin J [author]

Contributor(s):

Coffel, Cynthia Miller [co-author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston, Massachusetts : Pearson Education, Incorporated, c2013Edition: Ninth editionDescription: xxxiii, 373 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9780137056385

Subject(s):

CHILDRENS LITERATURE

LOC classification:

PN 1009.A1 .L85 2013

Contents:

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 .

Summary: 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.

Item type:

Books

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	National University - Manila	LRC - Annex General Circulation	Elementary Education	GC PN 1009.A1 .L85 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NULIB000010668

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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