Literature and the Child
by Lee Galda, Lauren A. Liang, Bernice E. Cullinan
ISBN-10: 1305668847
ISBN-13: 9781305668843
$188.00
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Published on
Jan 1, 2016
Edition
9th Edition
Dimensions
8.25x0.75x10.50 Inches
Weight
2.70 Pounds
About the Book
LITERATURE AND THE CHILD, 9th Edition, offers thorough, concise coverage of the formats and genres of children�s literature and principles for the use of children�s literature in the classroom. Beautifully written and illustrated discussions illuminate specific aspects of each format or genre, supported by information on the latest quality works appropriate for children in nursery school through middle school. A stunning design includes interior illustrations by Lauren Stringer, an award-winning children�s book author and illustrator. Each genre chapter contains criteria for evaluating literary quality, equipping you with a resource to guide text selection in the classroom. Practical, research-based information about teaching appears throughout, including ideas you can apply to your own classroom and an emphasis on the importance of selecting complex texts. This book will help you better understand how to select texts that best serve your curriculum goals and the needs and interests of your students.