Reading Children’s Literature: A Critical Introduction – Second Edition

Reading Children’s Literature offers insights into the major discussions and debates currently animating the field of children’s literature. Informed by recent scholarship and interest in cultural studies and critical

Lesson Plans for Creative Dance: Connecting with Literature, Arts, and Music

Children love to express themselves through movement—and with this great new resource, you can guide them through a range of actions and dances that will help them develop both

Literature for Today’s Young Adults (9th Edition)

Long respected as the number one book in the field, Literature for Today’s Young Adults gives teachers, librarians, parents, counselors, and other group leaders—as well as instructors and students

Art Through Children’s Literature: Creative Art Lessons for Caldecott Books

The award-winning illustrations of 57 Caldecott Books (1938-1994) have inspired a multitude of lessons that guide students in creating art with similar qualities. Focusing on such principles and elements

Literature for Children: A Short Introduction (9th Edition) (What’s New in Literacy)

For courses in children’s literature.   An accessible, concise, and engaging text on children’s literature with full-color illustrations Inviting and brief, Literature for Children: A Short Introduction, 9th Edition

How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines, Revised Edition

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of Thomas C. Foster’s classic guide—a lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you

Children’s Literature in the Reading Program, Fifth Edition: Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century

This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the “whats,” “whys,” and “how-tos” of incorporating outstanding children’s literature into the K–8 reading program. A strong

Children’s Literature, Briefly (6th Edition)

A concise, engaging, practical overview of children’s books that keeps the focus on the books themselves, this brief introduction to children’s literature genres leaves time to actually read children’s

Children’s Books in Children’s Hands: A Brief Introduction to Their Literature (6th Edition) (What’s New in Literacy)

Children’s Books in Children’s Hands: A Brief Introduction to Their Literature familiarizes current and future teachers with the best and most recent books for children. The renowned author team