A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13:

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Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children’s literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded book teacheshowto select quality children's literature. Using the critical standards for all literature, examples of children’s books provide the basis for an explanation of critical principles and special issues in judging books for children. Taking readers through the definitions ofliterary termssuch as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. The book also includes chapters on rhymes, poetry, biography, and informational books. A new and enlarged section addresses censorship and a new chapter addresses the benefits of reading, its significance for children, and its growth in popularity among adults.


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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2007 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children’s literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded book teacheshowto select quality children's literature. Using the critical standards for all literature, examples of children’s books provide the basis for an explanation of critical principles and special issues in judging books for children. Taking readers through the definitions ofliterary termssuch as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. The book also includes chapters on rhymes, poetry, biography, and informational books. A new and enlarged section addresses censorship and a new chapter addresses the benefits of reading, its significance for children, and its growth in popularity among adults.


A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher: Oxford, Ohio : Miami University ; Glenview, Ill. : Scott, Foresman

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by Oxford, Ohio : Miami University ; Glenview, Ill. : Scott, Foresman. This book was released on 1982 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher: Glenview, Ill. : Scott, Foresman

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by Glenview, Ill. : Scott, Foresman. This book was released on 1976 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 078815320X

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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. The authors suggest that readers examine the Handbook and then apply the literary concepts to additional reading from today's ever-expanding selection of children's books.


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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. The authors suggest that readers examine the Handbook and then apply the literary concepts to additional reading from today's ever-expanding selection of children's books.


A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Buz Lukens

Publisher:

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780201666724

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The Oxford Handbook of Children's Literature

The Oxford Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Julia Mickenberg

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-11-29

Total Pages: 601

ISBN-13: 0199938555

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Remarkably well researched, the essays consider a wide range of texts - from the U.S., Britain and Canada - and take a variety fo theoretical approaches, including formalism and Marxism and those related to psychology, postcolonialism, reception, feminism, queer studies, and performance studies ... This collection pushes boundaries of genre, notions of childhood ... Choice. Back cover of book.


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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Children's Literature written by Julia Mickenberg and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remarkably well researched, the essays consider a wide range of texts - from the U.S., Britain and Canada - and take a variety fo theoretical approaches, including formalism and Marxism and those related to psychology, postcolonialism, reception, feminism, queer studies, and performance studies ... This collection pushes boundaries of genre, notions of childhood ... Choice. Back cover of book.


A Critical Handbook of Childrenʼs Literature

A Critical Handbook of Childrenʼs Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780673469373

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A textbook applying critical standards to children's literature, and providing exercises and a list of recommended books cited at the end of each chapter.


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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Childrenʼs Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A textbook applying critical standards to children's literature, and providing exercises and a list of recommended books cited at the end of each chapter.


Children's Literature Studies

Children's Literature Studies

Author: Matthew O. Grenby

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-05-24

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1350308943

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Children's literature is a rapidly expanding field of research which presents students and researchers with a number of practical and intellectual challenges. This research handbook is the first devoted to the specialist skills and complexities of studying children's literature at university level. Bringing together the expertise of leading international scholars, it combines practical advice with in-depth discussion of critical approaches. Wide- ranging in approach, Children's Literature Studies: A Research Handbook: - Considers 'children's literature' in its fullest sense, examining visual texts (such as picturebooks), films, computer games and other 'transformed' texts, as well as more traditional modes of writing for children - Offers a step-by-step guide to devising, starting and carrying out a research project (such as a dissertation or thesis), and advice on what kinds of research it is possible and profitable to undertake - Surveys the different methodologies and theoretical approaches used by children's literature scholars - Includes case studies, questions and exercises to reinforce ideas discussed in each chapter - Provides lists of further reading and a specialist glossary that will remain a useful reference resource This handbook will be an essential companion for those studying children's literature, whether as undergraduates, postgraduates, or beyond.


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Download or read book Children's Literature Studies written by Matthew O. Grenby and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's literature is a rapidly expanding field of research which presents students and researchers with a number of practical and intellectual challenges. This research handbook is the first devoted to the specialist skills and complexities of studying children's literature at university level. Bringing together the expertise of leading international scholars, it combines practical advice with in-depth discussion of critical approaches. Wide- ranging in approach, Children's Literature Studies: A Research Handbook: - Considers 'children's literature' in its fullest sense, examining visual texts (such as picturebooks), films, computer games and other 'transformed' texts, as well as more traditional modes of writing for children - Offers a step-by-step guide to devising, starting and carrying out a research project (such as a dissertation or thesis), and advice on what kinds of research it is possible and profitable to undertake - Surveys the different methodologies and theoretical approaches used by children's literature scholars - Includes case studies, questions and exercises to reinforce ideas discussed in each chapter - Provides lists of further reading and a specialist glossary that will remain a useful reference resource This handbook will be an essential companion for those studying children's literature, whether as undergraduates, postgraduates, or beyond.


A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Author: Rebecca J. Lukens

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780137056385

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This title 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.


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Download or read book A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature written by Rebecca J. Lukens and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title 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.


Teaching Children's Literature

Teaching Children's Literature

Author: Christine Leland

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0415508665

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Offers a fresh perspective on how to implement childrens literature across the curriculum in ways that are both effective and purposeful. It invites multiple ways of engaging with literature that extend beyond the genre and elements approach and also addresses potential problems or issues that teachers may confront.


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Download or read book Teaching Children's Literature written by Christine Leland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a fresh perspective on how to implement childrens literature across the curriculum in ways that are both effective and purposeful. It invites multiple ways of engaging with literature that extend beyond the genre and elements approach and also addresses potential problems or issues that teachers may confront.