Essentials of Children's Literature

PART 1 Children and Literature Chapter 1 Learning about Children and Literature Chapter 2 Learning about Reading and Literature Chapter 3 Learning about Literature PART 2 Categories of Literature Chapter 4 Poetry and Plays Chapter 5 Picture Books Chapter 6 Traditional Literature Chapter 7 Modern Fantasy Chapter 8 Realistic Fiction Chapter 9 Historical Fiction Chapter 10 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books Chapter 11 Literature for a Diverse Society Chapter 12 Planning the Curriculum Chapter 13 Developing Teaching Strategies Appendix A Children's Book Awards Appendix B Professional Resources Appendix C Children's Magazines Appendix D Transitional Books Credits and Acknowledgements Index to Children's Books and Authors Subject Index