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Essentials of Children's Literature

by: Lynch-Brown, Carol; Tomlinson, Carl M.

Essentials of Children's Literature

by: Lynch-Brown, Carol; Tomlinson, Carl M.

ISBN 13:
9780205420155
ISBN 10:
020542015X
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Summary

The sixth edition "Essentials of Children's Literature" offers a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature that engages students and motivates them to share literature with children. Written with a comprehensive, "facts-only" approach, this lucid resource offers an abundance of examples to illustrate how to use children's literature in the classroom.

Features

Excellent Books to Read Aloud

xvii

Milestones

xvii

Notable Authors and Illustrators

xviii

Using Literature across the Curriculum

xviii

Preface

xix

PART I CHILDREN AND LITERATURE

(40)

1 Learning about Children and Their Literature

(22)

Definition of Children's Literature

(1)

Content

(1)

Quality

(1)

The Personal Value of Literature to Children

(2)

Enjoyment

(1)

Imagination and Inspiration

(1)

Vicarious Experience

(1)

Understanding and Empathy

(1)

Heritage

(1)

Moral Reasoning

(1)

Literary and Artistic Preferences

(1)

The Academic Value of Literature to Children

(4)

Reading

(1)

Writing

(1)

Content Area Subjects

(1)

Art Appreciation

(1)

Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature

(1)

Choosing Books for Children

(3)

Know the Child

(1)

Know the Books

(1)

Know the Reading Process

(1)

Consider the Mode of Delivery

(1)

Reliable Sources for Book Titles

(3)

Literature for the Developing Child

(3)

Ages 0 to 2

(1)

Ages 2 to 4

(1)

Ages 4 to 7

(1)

Ages 7 to 9

(1)

Ages 9 to 12

(1)

Children's Reading Preferences

(1)

Children's Reading Interests

(2)

Trends in Children's Literature

(1)

References

(2)

2 Learning about Books

(19)

Elements of Fiction

(6)

Plot

(2)

Characters

(2)

Setting

(1)

Theme

(1)

Style

(1)

Visual Elements

(2)

Line

(1)

Color

(1)

Shape

(1)

Texture

(1)

Composition

(1)

Artistic Styles

(1)

Artistic Media

(1)

Book Format

(2)

Balance and Variety in Book Selections

(2)

References

(2)

PART II CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE

(176)

3 Poetry and Plays

(32)

SECTION ONE: Poetry

(17)

Definition and Description

(1)

Types of Poetry Books

(1)

Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books

(1)

Nursery and Folk Songbooks

(1)

Anthologies of Poetry

(1)

Specialized Poetry Books

(1)

Single Illustrated Poems

(1)

Elements of Poetry

(2)

Evaluation and Selection of Poetry

(1)

Children's Poetry Preferences

(1)

Historical Overview of Poetry

(2)

Poetry Types and Forms

(4)

Poetry in the Classroom

(1)

Students' Listening to and Saying Poems

(1)

Students' Reading and Writing Poems

(2)

SECTION TWO: Plays

(14)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Plays

(2)

Historical Overview of Plays

(1)

Types of Plays

(1)

References

(3)

Recommended Poetry Books

(4)

Recommended Books of Plays

(3)

4 Picture Books

(23)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books

(1)

Observing the Role of Illustrations in Picture Books

(1)

Historical Overview of Picture Books

(2)

Types of Picture Books

(5)

Baby Books

(1)

Interactive Books

(1)

Toy Books

(1)

Wordless Books

(1)

Alphabet Books

(1)

Counting Books

(1)

Concept Books

(1)

Pattern Books

(1)

Picture Storybooks

(1)

Easy-to-Read Books

(1)

Picture Books for Older Readers

(1)

Graphic Novels

(1)

Transitional Books

(1)

References

(2)

Recommended Picture Books

(11)

5 Traditional Literature

(17)

Definition and Description

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature

(1)

Historical Overview of Traditional Literature

100

(1)

Types of Traditional Literature

101

(6)

Myths

101

(1)

Epics

102

(1)

Legends and Tall Tales

103

(1)

Folktales

103

(1)

Fables

104

(1)

Religious Stories

104

(3)

References

107

(1)

Recommended Traditional Literature

107

(8)

6 Modern Fantasy

115

(15)

Definition and Description

116

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy

116

(1)

Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy

117

(2)

Types of Modern Fantasy

119

(5)

Modern Folktales

120

(1)

Animal Fantasy

120

(1)

Personified Toys and Objects

121

(1)

Unusual Characters and Strange Situations

121

(1)

Worlds of Little People

121

(1)

Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy

122

(1)

Historical Fantasy

122

(1)

Quest Stories

122

(1)

Science Fiction and Science Fantasy

123

(1)

References

124

(1)

Recommended Modern Fantasy Books

125

(5)

7 Realistic Fiction

130

(16)

Definition and Description

131

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction

131

(1)

Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction

132

(3)

Types of Realistic Fiction

135

(3)

Families

135

(1)

Peers

135

(1)

Special Challenges

136

(1)

Cultural Diversity

136

(1)

Animals

136

(1)

Sports

137

(1)

Mysteries

137

(1)

Moral Choices

137

(1)

Romance and Sexuality

137

(1)

Rites of Passage

137

(1)

Adventure and Survival

138

(1)

References

138

(1)

Recommended Realistic Fiction Books

138

(8)

8 Historical Fiction

146

(17)

Definition and Description

147

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction

147

(2)

Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction

149

(1)

Topics in Historical Fiction

150

(5)

Themes in Historical Fiction

150

(1)

Periods of History in Fiction

150

(5)

References

155

(1)

Recommended Historical Fiction Books

156

(7)

9 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books

163

(21)

Definition and Description

164

(1)

Elements of Nonfiction

164

(1)

Structure

164

(1)

Theme

165

(1)

Style

165

(1)

Reading Nonfiction

165

(2)

Formats of Nonfiction Books

167

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction

167

(2)

Historical Overview of Nonfiction

169

(2)

Types of Biographies

171

(1)

Authentic Biography

171

(1)

Fictionalized Biography

171

(1)

Biographical Fiction

171

(1)

Topics of Informational Books

172

(3)

Biological Science

172

(1)

Physical Science

173

(1)

Social Science

173

(1)

Applied Science

173

(1)

Humanities

173

(2)

References

175

(1)

Recommended Nonfiction Books

175

(9)

10 Multicultural and International Literature

184

(33)

SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature

185

(10)

Definition and Description

185

(1)

Values of Multicultural Literature for Children

185

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature

186

(2)

Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature

188

(2)

Types of Multicultural Literature

190

(1)

African-American Literature

190

(1)

Asian-American Literature

192

(1)

Jewish Literature

193

(1)

Latino Literature

193

(1)

Native-American Literature

194

(1)

SECTION TWO: International Literature

195

(24)

Definition and Description

195

(1)

Values of International Literature for Children

195

(1)

Evaluation and Selection of International Literature

196

(2)

Historical Overview of International Literature

198

(2)

International Books by World Regions

200

(1)

References

201

(2)

Recommended Multicultural Books

203

(8)

Recommended International Books

211

(6)

PART III LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL

217

(60)

11 Planning the Curriculum

218

(31)

Defining the Literature Curriculum

219

(1)

Organizing the Literature Curriculum

219

(3)

Genre

219

(1)

Author or Illustrator

219

(1)

Literary Element and Device

220

(1)

Notable Book

221

(1)

Theme or Topic

221

(1)

Developing the Literature Curriculum

222

(8)

Designing a Classroom Environment

222

(1)

Building a Classroom Library Collection

223

(1)

Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum

224

(3)

Fleshing Out the Units of Study

227

(3)

Literature in the Reading Program

230

(4)

Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature

231

(1)

Literature-Based Reading

232

(2)

Evaluating the Literature Program

234

(5)

Observation and Assessment of Student Learning

234

(2)

Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness

236

(3)

Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature

239

(3)

The Library Media Center

240

(1)

Book Clubs

240

(1)

Bookfairs

240

(1)

Parent Involvement

241

(1)

Guest Authors and Illustrators

241

(1)

Local Public Library

242

(1)

Censorship, Selection, and First Amendment Rights

242

(4)

Dealing with Censorship Attempts

243

(1)

Teaching the First Amendment

244

(2)

References

246

(3)

12 Developing Teaching Strategies

249

(28)

Experiencing Literature

250

(9)

Reading Aloud by Teachers

250

(2)

Silent Reading by Students

252

(1)

Booktalks

253

(1)

Storytelling

254

(1)

Shared Reading

255

(1)

Literature across the Curriculum

256

(2)

Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks

258

(1)

Bibliotherapy

259

(1)

Responding to Literature

259

(16)

Book Discussions

259

(2)

Creative Drama

261

(1)

Readers' Theatre

262

(3)

Story Tellings and Retellings

265

(1)

Written Expression

266

(1)

Literary Works as Writing Models

266

(2)

Traditional Book Reports

268

(2)

Pictures and Collages

270

(1)

Murals

271

(1)

Roller Movies

271

(1)

Dioramas and Displays

272

(1)

Books and Big Books

272

(1)

Newspapers and Newsletters

273

(1)

Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts

273

(1)

Jackdaws

274

(1)

Bulletin Boards

274

(1)

References

275

(2)

APPENDIX A Children's Book Awards

277

(38)

APPENDIX B Professional Resources

315

(9)

APPENDIX C Children's Magazines

324

(3)

APPENDIX D Short Story Collections

327

(3)

APPENDIX E Transitional Books

330

(3)

CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

333

(2)

INDEX TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND AUTHORS

335

(42)

SUBJECT INDEX

377

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