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Tables of Contents for Essentials of Children's Literature
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
xv
PART ONE CHILDREN AND LITERATURE
1
39
1 Learning about Children and Their Literature
1
24
Definition of Children's Literature
2
1
Content
2
1
Quality
3
1
The Personal Value of Literature to Children
3
2
Enjoyment
3
1
Imagination and Inspiration
3
1
Vicarious Experience
4
1
Understanding and Empathy
4
1
Heritage
4
1
Moral Reasoning
4
1
Literary and Artistic Preferences
4
1
The Academic Value of Literature to Children
5
3
Reading
5
2
Writing
7
1
Content Area Subjects
8
1
Art Appreciation
8
1
Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature
8
1
Choosing Books for Children
9
1
Know the Child
9
1
Know the Books
10
1
Consider the Mode of Delivery
10
1
Censorship
10
4
Reliable Sources for Book Titles
14
1
Literature for the Developing Child
15
4
Ages 0 to 2
16
1
Ages 2 to 4
16
1
Ages 4 to 7
17
1
Ages 7 to 9
17
1
Ages 9 to 12
18
1
Children's Reading Preferences
19
1
Children's Reading Interests
19
2
Research in Children's Literature
21
1
Trends in Children's Literature
22
1
References
22
3
2 Learning about Books
25
15
Elements of Fiction
26
6
Plot
26
2
Characters
28
2
Setting
30
1
Theme
30
1
Style
31
1
Visual Elements
32
2
Line
33
1
Color
33
1
Shape
33
1
Texture
34
1
Composition
34
1
Artistic Styles
34
1
Artistic Media
35
1
Book Format
36
2
Balance and Variety in Book Selections
38
1
Categories of Literature
38
1
References
39
1
PART TWO CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE
40
184
3 Poetry
40
27
Definition and Description
41
1
Types of Poetry Books
41
1
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books
41
1
Nursery and Folk Songbooks
42
1
Anthologies of Poetry
42
1
Specialized Poetry Books
42
1
Single Illustrated Poems
42
1
Elements of Poetry
42
3
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry
45
1
Children's Poetry Preferences
46
1
Historical Overview of Poetry
46
2
Poetry Types and Forms
48
5
Poetry in the Classroom
53
5
Students' Listening to and Saying Poems
53
2
Students' Reading and Writing Poems
55
3
References
58
1
Notable Poets
58
1
Recommended Poetry Books
59
8
4 Picture Books
67
26
Definition and Description
68
1
Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books
68
2
Historical Overview of Picture Books
70
1
Types of Picture Books
71
5
Baby Books
71
2
Interactive Books
73
1
Toy Books
73
1
Alphabet Books
73
1
Counting Books
73
1
Concept Books
74
1
Wordless Books
74
1
Picture Storybooks
74
1
Easy-to-Read and Pattern Books
75
1
Picture Books for Older Readers
75
1
Transitional Books
75
1
References
76
1
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books
76
2
Recommended Picture Books
78
15
5 Traditional Literature
93
18
Definition and Description
94
1
Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature
94
1
Historical Overview of Traditional Literature
95
2
Types of Traditional Literature
97
4
Myths
98
1
Epics
99
1
Legends and Tall Tales
99
1
Folktales
99
2
Fables
101
1
Religious Stories
101
1
References
101
1
Notable Retellers and Illustrators of Traditional Literature
102
1
Recommended Traditional Literature
102
9
6 Modern Fantasy
111
18
Definition and Description
112
1
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy
112
1
Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy
113
2
Types of Modern Fantasy
115
6
Modern Folktales
115
2
Animal Fantasy
117
1
Personified Toys and Objects
118
1
Unusual Characters and Strange Situations
118
1
Worlds of Little People
118
1
Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy
118
1
Historical Fantasy
119
1
Quest Stories
119
1
Science Fiction and Science Fantasy
120
1
References
121
1
Notable Authors of Modern Fantasy
121
1
Recommended Modern Fantasy Books
122
7
7 Realistic Fiction
129
20
Definition and Description
130
1
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction
131
2
Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction
133
3
Types of Realistic Fiction
136
3
Families
136
1
Peers
136
1
Adolescent Issues
137
1
Survival and Adventure
137
1
People with Disabilities
137
1
Cultural Diversity
138
1
Sports Stories
138
1
Mysteries
138
1
Animal Stories
138
1
References
139
1
Notable Authors of Realistic Fiction
139
1
Recommended Realistic Fiction Books
140
9
8 Historical Fiction
149
17
Definition and Description
150
1
Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction
150
1
Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction
151
2
Topics in Historical Fiction
153
5
Themes in Historical Fiction
154
1
Periods of History in Fiction
155
3
References
158
1
Notable Authors of Historical Fiction
158
1
Recommended Historical Fiction Books
159
7
9 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books
166
21
Definition and Description
167
1
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction
168
2
Historical Overview of Nonfiction
170
2
Types of Biographies
172
2
Authentic Biography
172
1
Fictionalized Biography
173
1
Biographical Fiction
174
1
Topics of Informational Books
174
2
Biological Science
174
1
Physical Science
175
1
Social Science
175
1
Applied Science
175
1
Humanities
176
1
References
176
1
Notable Authors of Nonfiction
176
1
Recommended Nonfiction Books
177
10
10 Multicultural and International Literature
187
37
SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature
188
9
Definition and Description
188
1
Values of Multicultural Literature for Children
188
1
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature
189
2
Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature
191
2
Types of Multicultural Literature
193
4
African-American Literature
193
2
Asian-American Literature
195
1
Hispanic-American Literature
196
1
Jewish-American Literature
196
1
Native-American Literature
197
1
SECTION TWO: International Literature
197
7
Definition and Description
197
1
Values of International Literature for Children
198
1
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature
199
2
Historical Overview of International Literature
201
2
International Books by World Regions
203
1
References
204
1
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Multicultural Literature
205
1
Notable Authors, Illustrators, and Translators of International Literature
206
2
Recommended Multicultural Books
208
8
Recommended International Books
216
8
PART THREE LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL
224
51
11 Planning the Literature Curriculum
224
26
The Literature Curriculum
225
1
Organizing the Literature Curriculum
225
3
Genre
225
1
Author or Illustrator
225
1
Literary Element and Device
226
1
Notable Book
227
1
Theme or Topic
227
1
Literature in the Reading Program
228
3
Literature-Based Reading
228
2
Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature
230
1
Developing the Literature Curriculum
231
13
Designing a Classroom Environment
232
2
Building a Classroom Library Collection
234
1
Outlining a Year-Long Literature Curriculum
235
3
Fleshing Out the Units of Study
238
2
Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature
240
4
Evaluating the Literature Program
244
5
References
249
1
12 Developing Teaching Strategies
250
25
Experiencing Literature
251
10
Reading Aloud by Teachers
251
3
Silent Reading by Students
254
1
Booktalks
255
2
Storytelling
257
1
Shared Reading
258
1
Literature across the Curriculum
259
1
Bibliotherapy
260
1
Audiotapes and Videotapes
260
1
Responding to Literature
261
12
Oral Response
261
7
Written Response
268
1
Graphic Arts Response
269
4
References
273
2
APPENDIX A Children's Book Awards
275
36
APPENDIX B Professional Resources
311
14
APPENDIX C Children's Magazines
325
4
APPENDIX D Short Story Collections
329
4
INDEX TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND AUTHORS
333
36
SUBJECT INDEX
369