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The sixth edition "Essentials of Children's Literature" offers a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature that engages students and motivates them to share literature with children. Written with a comprehensive, "facts-only" approach, this lucid resource offers an abundance of examples to illustrate how to use children's literature in the classroom.

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• Features
• Excellent Books to Read Aloud(p. xvii)
• Milestones(p. xvii)
• Notable Authors and Illustrators(p. xviii)
• Using Literature across the Curriculum(p. xviii)
• Preface(p. xix)
• Part I Children and Literature(p. 1)
• 1 Learning about Children and Their Literature(p. 2)
• Definition of Children's Literature(p. 3)
• Content(p. 3)
• Quality(p. 3)
• The Personal Value of Literature to Children(p. 4)
• Enjoyment(p. 4)
• Imagination and Inspiration(p. 4)
• Vicarious Experience(p. 4)
• Understanding and Empathy(p. 5)
• Heritage(p. 5)
• Moral Reasoning(p. 5)
• Literary and Artistic Preferences(p. 5)
• The Academic Value of Literature to Children(p. 6)
• Reading(p. 6)
• Writing(p. 7)
• Content Area Subjects(p. 8)
• Art Appreciation(p. 9)
• Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature(p. 10)
• Choosing Books for Children(p. 10)
• Know the Child(p. 11)
• Know the Books(p. 11)
• Know the Reading Process(p. 12)
• Consider the Mode of Delivery(p. 13)
• Reliable Sources for Book Titles(p. 13)
• Literature for the Developing Child(p. 16)
• Ages 0 to 2(p. 16)
• Ages 2 to 4(p. 16)
• Ages 4 to 7(p. 17)
• Ages 7 to 9(p. 17)
• Ages 9 to 12(p. 18)
• Children's Reading Preferences(p. 19)
• Children's Reading Interests(p. 19)
• Trends in Children's Literature(p. 21)
• References(p. 22)
• 2 Learning about Books(p. 24)
• Elements of Fiction(p. 25)
• Plot(p. 25)
• Characters(p. 27)
• Setting(p. 29)
• Theme(p. 29)
• Style(p. 30)
• Visual Elements(p. 31)
• Line(p. 32)
• Color(p. 32)
• Shape(p. 32)
• Texture(p. 33)
• Composition(p. 33)
• Artistic Styles(p. 33)
• Artistic Media(p. 34)
• Book Format(p. 35)
• Balance and Variety in Book Selections(p. 37)
• References(p. 39)
• Part II Categories of Literature(p. 41)
• 3 Poetry and Plays(p. 43)
• Section 1 Poetry(p. 44)
• Definition and Description(p. 44)
• Types of Poetry Books(p. 44)
• Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books(p. 45)
• Nursery and Folk Songbooks(p. 45)
• Anthologies of Poetry(p. 45)
• Specialized Poetry Books(p. 45)
• Single Illustrated Poems(p. 46)
• Elements of Poetry(p. 46)
• Evaluation and Selection of Poetry(p. 48)
• Children's Poetry Preferences(p. 49)
• Historical Overview of Poetry(p. 50)
• Poetry Types and Forms(p. 52)
• Poetry in the Classroom(p. 56)
• Students' Listening to and Saying Poems(p. 56)
• Students' Reading and Writing Poems(p. 59)
• Section 2 Plays(p. 61)
• Definition and Description(p. 61)
• Evaluation and Selection of Plays(p. 62)
• Historical Overview of Plays(p. 64)
• Types of Plays(p. 65)
• References(p. 65)
• Recommended Poetry Books(p. 68)
• Recommended Books of Plays(p. 72)
• 4 Picture Books(p. 75)
• Definition and Description(p. 76)
• Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books(p. 76)
• Observing the Role of Illustrations in Picture Books(p. 77)
• Historical Overview of Picture Books(p. 78)
• Types of Picture Books(p. 80)
• Baby Books(p. 80)
• Interactive Books(p. 81)
• Toy Books(p. 81)
• Wordless Books(p. 81)
• Alphabet Books(p. 81)
• Counting Books(p. 82)
• Concept Books(p. 82)
• Pattern Books(p. 82)
• Picture Storybooks(p. 83)
• Easy-to-Read Books(p. 83)
• Picture Books for Older Readers(p. 83)
• Graphic Novels(p. 84)
• Transitional Books(p. 84)
• References(p. 85)
• Recommended Picture Books(p. 87)
• 5 Traditional Literature(p. 98)
• Definition and Description(p. 99)
• Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature(p. 99)
• Historical Overview of Traditional Literature(p. 100)
• Types of Traditional Literature(p. 101)
• Myths(p. 101)
• Epics(p. 102)
• Legends and Tall Tales(p. 103)
• Folktales(p. 103)
• Fables(p. 104)
• Religious Stories(p. 104)
• References(p. 107)
• Recommended Traditional Literature(p. 107)
• 6 Modern Fantasy(p. 115)
• Definition and Description(p. 116)
• Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy(p. 116)
• Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy(p. 117)
• Types of Modern Fantasy(p. 119)
• Modern Folktales(p. 120)
• Animal Fantasy(p. 120)
• Personified Toys and Objects(p. 121)
• Unusual Characters and Strange Situations(p. 121)
• Worlds of Little People(p. 121)
• Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy(p. 122)
• Historical Fantasy(p. 122)
• Quest Stories(p. 122)
• Science Fiction and Science Fantasy(p. 123)
• References(p. 124)
• Recommended Modern Fantasy Books(p. 125)
• 7 Realistic Fiction(p. 130)
• Definition and Description(p. 131)
• Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction(p. 131)
• Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction(p. 132)
• Types of Realistic Fiction(p. 135)
• Families(p. 135)
• Peers(p. 135)
• Special Challenges(p. 136)
• Cultural Diversity(p. 136)
• Animals(p. 136)
• Sports(p. 137)
• Mysteries(p. 137)
• Moral Choices(p. 137)
• Romance and Sexuality(p. 137)
• Rites of Passage(p. 137)
• Adventure and Survival(p. 138)
• References(p. 138)
• Recommended Realistic Fiction Books(p. 138)
• 8 Historical Fiction(p. 146)
• Definition and Description(p. 147)
• Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction(p. 147)
• Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction(p. 149)
• Topics in Historical Fiction(p. 150)
• Themes in Historical Fiction(p. 150)
• Periods of History in Fiction(p. 150)
• References(p. 155)
• Recommended Historical Fiction Books(p. 156)
• 9 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books(p. 163)
• Definition and Description(p. 164)
• Elements of Nonfiction(p. 164)
• Structure(p. 164)
• Theme(p. 165)
• Style(p. 165)
• Reading Nonfiction(p. 165)
• Formats of Nonfiction Books(p. 167)
• Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction(p. 167)
• Historical Overview of Nonfiction(p. 169)
• Types of Biographies(p. 171)
• Authentic Biography(p. 171)
• Fictionalized Biography(p. 171)
• Biographical Fiction(p. 171)
• Topics of Informational Books(p. 172)
• Biological Science(p. 172)
• Physical Science(p. 173)
• Social Science(p. 173)
• Applied Science(p. 173)
• Humanities(p. 173)
• References(p. 175)
• Recommended Nonfiction Books(p. 175)
• 10 Multicultural and International Literature(p. 184)
• Section 1 Multicultural Literature(p. 185)
• Definition and Description(p. 185)
• Values of Multicultural Literature for Children(p. 185)
• Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature(p. 186)
• Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature(p. 188)
• Types of Multicultural Literature(p. 190)
• African-American Literature(p. 190)
• Asian-American Literature(p. 192)
• Jewish Literature(p. 193)
• Latino Literature(p. 193)
• Native-American Literature(p. 194)
• Section 2 International Literature(p. 195)
• Definition and Description(p. 195)
• Values of International Literature for Children(p. 195)
• Evaluation and Selection of International Literature(p. 196)
• Historical Overview of International Literature(p. 198)
• International Books by World Regions(p. 200)
• References(p. 201)
• Recommended Multicultural Books(p. 203)
• Recommended International Books(p. 211)
• Part III Literature in the School(p. 217)
• 11 Planning the Curriculum(p. 218)
• Defining the Literature Curriculum(p. 219)
• Organizing the Literature Curriculum(p. 219)
• Genre(p. 219)
• Author or Illustrator(p. 219)
• Literary Element and Device(p. 220)
• Notable Book(p. 221)
• Theme or Topic(p. 221)
• Developing the Literature Curriculum(p. 222)
• Designing a Classroom Environment(p. 222)
• Building a Classroom Library Collection(p. 223)
• Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum(p. 224)
• Fleshing Out the Units of Study(p. 227)
• Literature in the Reading Program(p. 230)
• Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature(p. 231)
• Literature-Based Reading(p. 232)
• Evaluating the Literature Program(p. 234)
• Observation and Assessment of Student Learning(p. 234)
• Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness(p. 236)
• Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature(p. 239)
• The Library Media Center(p. 240)
• Book Clubs(p. 240)
• Bookfairs(p. 240)
• Parent Involvement(p. 241)
• Guest Authors and Illustrators(p. 241)
• Local Public Library(p. 242)
• Censorship, Selection, and First Amendment Rights(p. 242)
• Dealing with Censorship Attempts(p. 243)
• Teaching the First Amendment(p. 244)
• References(p. 246)
• 12 Developing Teaching Strategies(p. 249)
• Experiencing Literature(p. 250)
• Reading Aloud by Teachers(p. 250)
• Silent Reading by Students(p. 252)
• Booktalks(p. 253)
• Storytelling(p. 254)
• Shared Reading(p. 255)
• Literature across the Curriculum(p. 256)
• Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks(p. 258)
• Bibliotherapy(p. 259)
• Responding to Literature(p. 259)
• Book Discussions(p. 259)
• Creative Drama(p. 261)
• Readers' Theatre(p. 262)
• Story Tellings and Retellings(p. 265)
• Written Expression(p. 266)
• Literary Works as Writing Models(p. 266)
• Traditional Book Reports(p. 268)
• Pictures and Collages(p. 270)
• Murals(p. 271)
• Roller Movies(p. 271)
• Dioramas and Displays(p. 272)
• Books and Big Books(p. 272)
• Newspapers and Newsletters(p. 273)
• Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts(p. 273)
• Jackdaws(p. 274)
• Bulletin Boards(p. 274)
• References(p. 275)
• Appendix A Children's Book Awards(p. 277)
• Appendix B Professional Resources(p. 315)
• Appendix C Children's Magazines(p. 324)
• Appendix D Short Story Collections(p. 327)
• Appendix E Transitional Books(p. 330)
• Credits and Acknowledgments(p. 333)
• Index to Children's Books and Authors(p. 335)
• Subject Index(p. 377)