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This introduction to children's literature explains how to present literature to children in Grades K-4 in ways which enhance children's understanding and enjoyment. It focuses on literary analysis and criticism, and techniques and methods of effective literature-based education. It presents real-life examples of teachers sharing literature with children, and contains discussion of multicultural books throughout.

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• 1 Literature and Children: Making Choices
• 2 Literature for Children: Learning About Literature
• 3 The Classroom or Center: Creating a Community of Readers
• 4 Building a Curriculum: Literature at the Center
• 5 Books for the Early Years: Helping Children Become Literate
• 6 Picture Books: A Balance Between Text and Illustrations
• 7 Poetry: Bringing Poems for Children to Life
• 8 Traditional Literature: Familiar Tales, Different Voices
• 9 Modern Fantasy: A Small Step from Reality
• 10 Realism: Fiction Out of Fact
• 11 Biography and Informational Books: Factual Portraits and Explorations
• 12 Changes Over Time: Society's View of the Child
• Appendix A Children's Book Awards
• Appendix B Publisher's Addresses
• Name Index
• Subject Index
• About the Author