Textbook

Childrens Literature: A Developmental Perspective

ISBN: 978-0-470-11104-8

Paperback

464 pages

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Developmental Summary Charts: Each genre chapter will include a summary of the developmental features of the period that highlight outstanding biopsychosocial characteristics.
Then and Now: Traces the changes that occur in the interpretation of various issues -- for example, the development of picture books -- and is a rich source of information for readers.
Culture and Children's Literature: These features stress the role that any culture plays in its literature and the developmental effects it has on children.
Chapter-Opening Vignettes: Deisgned to prepare the reader for the material to come, thus encouraging meaningful learning.
Guidelines for Reading the Chapter: Help readers focus on the important elements of the chapter.
What's Your View?: Designed to encourage readers to divulge their opinions on the matter under discussion.
Spotlight On...Outstanding Authors and Illustrators: Intended to demonstrate the background and talent of various outstanding individuals (Maurice Sendak, Virginia Hamilton, etc.).
Recommended Children's Books and Professional Bibliography: Each chapter concludes with a listing of recommended titles (over 2,000 from all the chapters combined).