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Tables of Contents for How to Grow a Young Reader
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface to the Revised Edition
9
2
The Golden Age Is Now: The Riches of Children's Literature Today
11
5
But There Be Dragons: The Enemies of Reading
16
8
Battle Strategy: Family Reading Possibilities
24
15
Once Upon a Time: The Story of Children's Literature
39
14
Tried and True: Old Books for Young People
53
41
Flights of Fancy: Fantastic Tales Today
94
44
Steps in Time: Realistic Fiction and Biography
138
35
Roots and Wings: Books that Bring the Family Together
173
23
The Kids' Hit Parade: Animals, Adventure, Mystery, Humor, and Series Books
196
25
Words at Play: Poetry and Nonsense
221
18
Open Minds: Reading for Information
239
16
Open Eyes: Picture Books and Illustrations
255
26
Open Ears: Talking Books and Multimedia Resources
281
18
Open Hearts: Christian Nurture and Values
299
26
Telling Our Stories: The Literature of Daily Living
325
9
Appendix One Further Recommended Reading for Parents and Teachers
334
2
Appendix Two Major Awards in Children's Literature
336
3
Appendix Three Great Thoughts about Books for Children
339
4
Appendix Four Children's Literature Resources
343
6
Author Index
349
12
Title Index
361