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Tables of Contents for Essentials of Children's Literature
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Feature: Milestones
xiv
 
Preface
xv
 
PART ONE CHILDREN AND LITERATURE
Learning about Children and Their Literature
1
20
Definition of Children's Literature
2
1
Content
2
1
Quality
2
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
1
Writing
5
2
Content Area Subjects
7
1
Art Appreciation
7
1
Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature
8
1
Choosing Books for Children
9
1
Know the Child
9
1
Know the Books
9
1
Consider the Mode of Delivery
10
1
Reliable Sources for Book Titles
10
2
Literature for the Developing Child
12
3
Ages 0 to 2
12
1
Ages 2 to 4
12
1
Ages 4 to 7
13
1
Ages 7 to 9
14
1
Ages 9 to 12
14
1
Children's Reading Preferences
15
1
Children's Reading Interests
16
2
Trends in Children's Literature
18
1
References
19
2
Learning about Books
21
16
Elements of Fiction
22
6
Plot
22
2
Characters
24
2
Setting
26
1
Theme
26
1
Style
27
1
Visual Elements
28
2
Line
29
1
Color
29
1
Shape
29
1
Texture
30
1
Composition
30
1
Artistic Styles
30
1
Artistic Media
31
1
Book Format
32
2
Balance and Variety in Book Selections
34
1
Categories of Literature
35
1
References
36
1
PART TWO CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE
Poetry and Plays
37
35
Section One: Poetry
38
1
Definition and Description
38
1
Types of Poetry Books
38
2
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books
39
1
Nursery and Folk Songbooks
39
1
Anthologies of Poetry
39
1
Specialized Poetry Books
39
1
Single Illustrated Poems
40
1
Elements of Poetry
40
2
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry
42
2
Children's Poetry Preferences
43
1
Historical Overview of Poetry
44
2
Poetry Types and Forms
46
4
Poetry in the Classroom
50
5
Students' Listening to and Saying Poems
50
3
Students' Reading and Writing Poems
53
2
Section Two: Plays
55
1
Definition and Description
56
1
Evaluation and Selection of Plays
57
2
Historical Overview of Plays
59
1
Types of Plays
60
1
References
61
1
Notable Poets and Playwrights
62
1
Recommended Poetry Books
63
7
Recommended Books of Plays
70
2
Picture Books
72
25
Definition and Description
73
1
Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books
73
2
Historical Overview of Picture Books
75
1
Types of Picture Books
76
5
Baby Books
76
2
Interactive Books
78
1
Toy Books
78
1
Wordless Books
78
1
Alphabet Books
79
1
Counting Books
79
1
Concept Books
79
1
Pattern Books
80
1
Picture Storybooks
80
1
Easy-to-Read Books
80
1
Picture Books for Older Readers
80
1
Transitional Books
81
1
References
81
1
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books
82
1
Recommended Picture Books
83
14
Traditional Literature
97
17
Definition and Description
98
1
Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature
98
1
Historical Overview of Traditional Literature
99
3
Types of Traditional Literature
102
4
Myths
103
1
Epics
103
1
Legends and Tall Tales
103
1
Folktales
104
1
Fables
105
1
Religious Stories
105
1
References
106
1
Notable Retellers and Illustrators of Traditional Literature
106
1
Recommended Traditional Literature
107
7
Modern Fantasy
114
17
Definition and Description
115
1
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy
115
1
Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy
116
2
Types of Modern Fantasy
118
6
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
Notable Authors of Modern Fantasy
124
1
Recommended Modern Fantasy Books
125
6
Realistic Fiction
131
20
Definition and Description
132
1
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction
133
2
Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction
135
3
Types of Realistic Fiction
138
3
Families
138
1
Peers
138
1
Mental, Physical, and Behavioral Challenges
139
1
Cultural Diversity
139
1
Animals
140
1
Sports
140
1
Mysteries
140
1
Moral Choices
140
1
Romance and Sexuality
140
1
Rites of Passage
141
1
Adventure and Survival
141
1
References
141
1
Notable Authors of Realistic Fiction
141
1
Recommended Realistic Fiction Books
142
9
Historical Fiction
151
17
Definition and Description
152
1
Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction
152
2
Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction
154
1
Topics in Historical Fiction
155
5
Themes in Historical Fiction
157
1
Periods of History in Fiction
158
2
References
160
1
Notable Authors of Historical Fiction
160
1
Recommended Historical Fiction Books
161
7
Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books
168
21
Definition and Description
169
1
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction
170
2
Historical Overview of Nonfiction
172
2
Types of Biographies
174
2
Authentic Biography
174
1
Fictionalized Biography
175
1
Biographical Fiction
176
1
Topics of Informational Books
176
2
Biological Science
176
1
Physical Science
177
1
Social Science
177
1
Applied Science
177
1
Humanities
178
1
References
178
1
Notable Authors of Nonfiction
178
1
Recommended Nonfiction Books
179
10
Multicultural and International Literature
189
37
Section One: Multicultural Literature
190
1
Definition and Description
190
1
Values of Multicultural Literature for Children
190
1
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature
191
2
Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature
193
2
Types of Multicultural Literature
195
4
African-American Literature
195
2
Asian-American Literature
197
1
Latino-American Literature
198
1
Jewish-American Literature
198
1
Native-American Literature
199
1
Section Two: International Literature
199
1
Definition and Description
199
1
Values of International Literature for Children
200
1
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature
201
2
Historical Overview of International Literature
203
2
International Books by World Regions
205
2
References
207
1
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Multicultural Literature
207
2
Notable Authors, Illustrators, and Translators of International Literature
209
1
Recommended Multicultural Books
210
8
Recommended International Books
218
8
PART THREE LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL
Planning the Literature Curriculum
226
29
The Literature Curriculum
227
1
Organizing the Literature Curriculum
227
3
Genre
227
1
Author or Illustrator
227
1
Literary Element and Device
228
1
Notable Book
229
1
Theme or Topic
229
1
Developing the Literature Curriculum
230
7
Designing a Classroom Environment
230
1
Building a Classroom Library Collection
231
1
Outlining a Year-Long Literature Curriculum
232
3
Fleshing Out the Units of Study
235
2
Literature in the Reading Program
237
4
Literature-Based Reading
238
1
Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature
239
2
Evaluating the Literature Program
241
5
Observation and Assessment of Student Learning
241
5
Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature
246
4
The Library Media Center
247
1
Book Clubs
247
1
Bookfairs and School Bookstores
248
1
Parent Involvement
248
1
Guest Authors and Illustrators
249
1
Local Public Library
249
1
First Amendment Rights of Children
250
3
Teaching the First Amendment
251
2
References
253
2
Developing Teaching Strategies
255
26
Experiencing Literature
256
10
Reading Aloud by Teachers
256
4
Silent Reading by Students
260
1
Booktalks
261
1
Storytelling
262
1
Shared Reading
263
1
Literature across the Curriculum
264
1
Bibliotherapy
265
1
Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks
266
1
Responding to Literature
266
13
Oral Response
267
6
Written Response
273
2
Graphic Arts Response
275
4
References
279
2
Appendix A Children's Book Awards
281
38
Appendix B Professional Resources
319
12
Appendix C Children's Magazines
331
4
Appendix D Short Story Collections
335
4
Appendix E Transitional Books
339
2
Credits and Acknowledgments
341
2
Index to Children's Books and Authors
343
46
Subject Index
389