Bibliograph

A critical handbook of children's literature, Rebecca J. Lukens

Type

Label

A critical handbook of children's literature, Rebecca J. Lukens

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A critical handbook of children's literature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

63164996

Responsibility statement

Rebecca J. Lukens

Summary

Taking readers through the definitions of literary terms such as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Rebecca Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. Throughout the book, Lukens addresses a variety of issues in childrenrsquo;s literature. Thoroughly updated with new examples of literature from all genres, A Critical Handbook of Childrenrsquo;s Literature continues to be the best resource available for helping anyone who works with children select the best childrenrsquo;s literature for the classroom, library, or home

Table Of Contents

Literature : what is it? -- Genre in children's literature -- Picture books -- Character -- Plot -- Theme -- Setting -- Point of view -- Style -- Tone -- From rhyme to poetry -- Biography -- Informational books -- Appendix A. Children's book awards -- Appendix B. Selected children's magazines -- Appendix C. Selected reviewing media for children's books -- Appendix D. Selected websites about children's literature

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