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Essentials of Children's Literature by Carl Tomlinson, Carol Lynch-Brown and Kathy Short (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100134532597
ISBN-139780134532592
eBay Product ID (ePID)234477238
Product Key Features
Edition9
Book TitleEssentials of Children's
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicTeaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, Literary Criticism & Collections
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Education
AuthorCarl Tomlinson, Carol Lynch-Brown, Kathy Short
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight24 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2017-001632
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal809/.892820711
SynopsisFrom a well-known, well-respected author team--a concise resource for successfully teaching reading to children. With a goal of reawakening pre- and in-service teachers to the joy of reading, this widely popular book focuses on teaching reading to children through today's rich array of available trade books. The book includes the most important knowledge about teaching literature to children and it does so clearly, concisely, and directly using recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose. The 9th Edition of Essentials of Children's Literature features new information on connecting to the Common Core Standards; a new chapter on illustration and visual elements (Chapter 11); addition of graphic novels to the chapter on picturebooks (Chapter 5); reorganization of Chapter 10, "Historical Fiction;" and updating throughout, including a new section on book-related apps, additional useful resources integrated into each genre chapter; updated book lists and trends; and more., For survey courses in children's literature. Also suitable as a companion text in an integrated reading/language arts course. From a well-known, well-respected author team-a comprehensive, yet concise resource about children's literature and engaging children as readers. This widely popular text focuses on engaging pre-service teachers and librarians in experiencing the joy of reading, selecting, and sharing excellent children's books with students and engaging them as readers. Clear, concise, and direct, the book uses recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose, freeing class time for involvement with literature. Through newly added connections to classrooms and libraries, in addition to expanded content related to standards and trends in literacy, Essentials of Children's Literature is an indispensable guide for future teachers and librarians. From reviews of this book: "The overall strengths of this textbook are the empirical research cited, the charts and diagrams used, the variety of books covered, and the pragmatic approach to selecting and enjoying literature for children. I think students would find it accessible, interesting, and practical. The authors' passion for children's literacy and education is clearly expressed in the text." - Erika J. Travis, California Baptist University "Understanding how to select books for and with children is a key component of success as a teacher-so I was happy to see in-depth coverage of that, including the Age Level information as well as the Reading Interest questions [Chapter 2]. . . . The use of the color illustrations and then the chart with the "Guide to Illustrations"-very helpful [Chapter 4]." - Roxanne Owens, DePaul University ". . .[S]trengths in each of the chapters [include] notable authors, recommended books, read alouds, investigation for further study, and the references. . . . I also use the award winners for our literature circles in class." - Judith Ann Stechly, West Liberty University, For survey courses in children's literature. Also suitable as a companion text in an integrated reading/language arts course. From a well-known, well-respected author team-a comprehensive, yet concise resource about children's literature and engaging children as readers. This widely popular text focuses on engaging pre-service teachers and librarians in experiencing the joy of reading, selecting, and sharing excellent children's books with students and engaging them as readers. Clear, concise, and direct, the book uses recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose, freeing class time for involvement with literature. Through newly added connections to classrooms and libraries, in addition to expanded content related to standards and trends in literacy, Essentials of Children's Literature is an indispensable guide for future teachers and librarians. From reviews of this book: "The overall strengths of this textbook are the empirical research cited, the charts and diagrams used, the variety of books covered, and the pragmatic approach to selecting and enjoying literature for children. I think students would find it accessible, interesting, and practical. The authors' passion for children's literacy and education is clearly expressed in the text." - Erika J. Travis, California Baptist University "Understanding how to select books for and with children is a key component of success as a teacher-so I was happy to see in-depth coverage of that, including the Age Level information as well as the Reading Interest questions Chapter 2]. . . . The use of the color illustrations and then the chart with the "Guide to Illustrations"-very helpful Chapter 4]." - Roxanne Owens, DePaul University ". . . S]trengths in each of the chapters include] notable authors, recommended books, read alouds, investigation for further study, and the references. . . . I also use the award winners for our literature circles in class." - Judith Ann Stechly, West Liberty University, For survey courses in children's literature. Also suitable as a companion text in an integrated reading/language arts course. From a well-known, well-respected author team-a comprehensive, yet concise resource about children's literature and engaging children as readers. This widely popular text focuses on engaging pre-service teachers and librarians in experiencing the joy of reading, selecting, and sharing excellent children's books with students and engaging them as readers. Clear, concise, and direct, the book uses recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose, freeing class time for involvement with literature. Through newly added connections to classrooms and libraries, in addition to expanded content related to standards and trends in literacy, Essentials of Children's Literature is an indispensable guide for future teachers and librarians.
LC Classification NumberPN1009.A1L96 2017
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