Literature for Children : A Short Introduction

by Russell, David L.

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4th

ISBN13:

9780801330865

ISBN10:

0801330866

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

1/1/2001

Publisher(s):

Allyn & Bacon

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This succinct yet comprehensive introduction to children's literature focuses on genres and concepts rather than on particular authors. From a literary perspective, this engaging title explores the foundations and contexts of literature, including the various genres of children's literature from picture to informational books.

Author Biography

David L. Russell is professor of languages and literature at Ferris State University

Preface

PART I The Contexts of Children's Literature

(92)

The History of Children's Literature

(22)

The Classical World

(1)

The Middle Ages

(1)

The European Renaissance

(4)

Technological and Social Changes

(2)

Puritanism

(1)

John Locke and Educational Philosophy

(1)

Bunyan, Defoe, and Swift

(2)

The Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries

(1)

John Newbery and Children's Book Publishing

(1)

Rousseau and the Moral Tale

(1)

The Rise of the Folktales

(1)

The Victorians: The Golden Age

(4)

British Children's Literature

(1)

Adventure or Boys' Stories

(1)

Fantasy Stories

(2)

Realistic Stories

(1)

The United States

(4)

Adventure or Boys' Stories

(1)

Domestic or Girls' Stories

(1)

Fantasy Stories

(1)

Children's Book Illustration in the Golden Age

(1)

Popular Literature--Great Britain and America

(2)

Between the Wars: 1920-1940

(1)

From World War II to the Present: A Second Golden Age?

(1)

Children's Literature from Around the World

(2)

Summary

(1)

Recommended Readings

(2)

Child Development and Literature

(10)

Language Acquisition

(1)

Modern Theories of Child Development

(6)

Piaget's Cognitive Theory of Development

(1)

Sensorimotor Period

(1)

Preoperational Period

(1)

Period of Concrete Operations

(1)

Period of Formal Operations

(1)

Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory

(1)

Trust versus Mistrust

(1)

Autonomy Versus Doubt

(1)

Initiative Versus Guilt

(1)

Industry Versus Inferiority

(1)

Identity Versus Role Confusion

(1)

Kohlberg's Theory of the Development of Moral judgment

(1)

The Preconventional Level

(1)

The Conventional Level

(1)

The Postconventional Level

(1)

The Uses of Developmental Psychology

(1)

Works Cited

(1)

Recommended Readings

(2)

Cultural and Social Diversity

(22)

Cultural Diversity

(8)

African Americans

(1)

Native Americans

(2)

Hispanic Americans

(1)

Asian Americans

(1)

Worldwide Cultures

(1)

Social Diversity

(5)

Gender Awareness

(1)

Gender-Biased Language

(1)

Gender Roles

(1)

Gender Behavior

(1)

Alternative Families and Lifestyles and Family Problems

(1)

The Physically, Emotionally, and Intellectually Challenged

(1)

Other Issues

(1)

Works Cited

(1)

Recommended Readings

(1)

A Selected Bibliography of Culturally Diverse Children's Books

(8)

The Study of Literature

(18)

The Elements of Literature

(9)

Characters

(1)

Setting

(1)

Point of view

(1)

Plot

(1)

Conflict

(1)

Theme

(1)

Style

(1)

Exposition

(1)

Dialogue

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Imagery

(1)

Sentences

(1)

Tone

(1)

Humor in Literature

(1)

Condescending Tones

(1)

Literary Criticism

(6)

Formalist and New Criticism

(1)

Archetypal Criticism

(1)

Historical Criticism

(1)

Psychoanalytical Criticism

(1)

Feminist Criticism

(1)

Reader Response Criticism

(1)

Works Cited

(1)

Recommended Readings

(2)

Responding to Literature

(18)

Literature-Based Learning

(12)

The Reader-Centered Approach to Literature

(1)

Reading Aloud

(1)

Storytelling

(1)

Book Discussions

(2)

Writing Experiences

(1)

Webbing and Mapping

(1)

Response Journals

(1)

Book Reports: variations on an Old Theme

(1)

Creating Books

(1)

Dramatic Responses to Literature

(1)

Oral Interpretation

(1)

Story Theater

(1)

Reader's Theater

(1)

Creative Dramatics

(1)

Role-Playing

(1)

Puppet Theater

(1)

Artistic Responses to Literature

(1)

The Graphic Arts

(1)

The Plastic Arts

(1)

Children's Literature and Film

(2)

Children's Books and the Censor

(2)

Works Cited

(1)

Recommended Readings

(2)

PART II The Kinds of Children's Literature

(169)

Books of Early Childhood

(27)

Mother Goose Books

(12)

Cognitive Development

(1)

Aesthetic Development

(1)

Social and Physical Development

(1)

Choosing Mother Goose Books

(1)

Illustrators of Mother Goose

(8)

Wordless Picture Books

107

(1)

Toy Books

107

(1)

Alphabet Books

108

(4)

Content of Alphabet Books

110

(1)

Design of Alphabet Books

111

(1)

Counting Books

112

(1)

Content of Counting Books

112

(1)

Design of Counting Books

112

(1)

Concept Books

112

(2)

Easy-to-Read Books

114

(1)

Works Cited

114

(1)

Recommended Readings

114

(1)

A Selected Bibliography of Books for the Very Young

115

(7)

Picture Storybooks

122

(26)

Storytelling Elements

122

(2)

The Conventions of Picture Book Art

124

(9)

Line

126

(1)

Space

126

(1)

Shape

126

(1)

Color

127

(2)

Texture

129

(2)

Composition and Perspective

131

(2)

Design and Meaning in Picture Books

133

(3)

Rhythm and Movement

133

(1)

Tension

134

(1)

Page Layout

134

(2)

Artistic Media

136

(2)

Painterly Techniques

136

(1)

Graphic Techniques

137

(1)

Photography

138

(1)

Composite Techniques

138

(1)

Artistic Styles

138

(3)

Realism

138

(1)

Cartoon Art

138

(1)

Expressionism

138

(1)

Impressionism

138

(2)

Surrealism

140

(1)

Folk Art

141

(1)

Appreciating the Picture Book

141

(1)

Recommended Readings

141

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Picture Storybooks

142

(6)

Folk Literature

148

(26)

Definition of Folk Literature

148

(1)

Origin and Purposes of Folk Literature

149

(1)

Types of Folk Literature

150

(8)

Animal Tales

150

(1)

Fables

150

(1)

Marchen, or Wonder Tales

151

(2)

Pourquoi Tales

153

(1)

Noodlehead Tales

153

(1)

Cumulative Tales

153

(1)

Tall Tales

154

(1)

Ghost Stories

154

(1)

Myths

154

(1)

Classical Greek and Roman Myths

155

(1)

Norse Myths

155

(1)

Native American Myths

156

(1)

African Myths

156

(1)

Oriental Myths

156

(1)

Epics and Heroic Legends

157

(1)

Saints' Lives and Local Legends

157

(1)

The Literary Fairy Tale

158

(1)

Folktale Conventions

158

(5)

Setting

158

(1)

Character

158

(1)

Plot

159

(1)

Theme and Conflict

159

(2)

Style

161

(1)

Formula and Repetition

161

(1)

Motifs and Imagery

161

(2)

Magic

163

(1)

Issues in Folk Literature

163

(3)

Violence

163

(1)

Antifeminism

164

(2)

Collectors, Retellers, and Adapters

166

(2)

Works Cited

168

(1)

Recommended Readings

168

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Folk Literature, Myths, and Legends

169

(5)

Poetry

174

(16)

Definition of Poetry

174

(1)

The Kinds of Poetry

174

(5)

Narrative Poetry

175

(1)

Lyric Poetry

175

(1)

Haiku

176

(1)

Cinquain

176

(1)

Sonnet

176

(1)

Concrete Poetry

177

(1)

Limerick

178

(1)

Free Verse

178

(1)

The Language of Poetry

179

(4)

Imagery

179

(1)

Direct Images

179

(1)

Indirect Images

180

(1)

Sound Patterns

181

(1)

Rhythm

181

(1)

Rhyme

181

(2)

Sharing Poetry with Children

183

(1)

Selecting Poems and Anthologies

184

(1)

Recommended Readings

185

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Poetry Books for Children

186

(4)

Fantasy

190

(19)

Definition of Fantasy

190

(1)

Types of Fantasy

191

(8)

Animal Fantasy

192

(1)

Toy Fantasy

193

(1)

Eccentric Characters and Tall Tales

194

(1)

Enchanted Journeys and Magical Lands

195

(2)

Heroic or Quest Fantasy

197

(1)

Supernatural and Time Fantasy

198

(1)

Science Fiction and Space Fantasy

198

(1)

Special Qualities of Fantasy

199

(2)

Originality

200

(1)

Believability

200

(1)

Fantasy and the Imagination

201

(1)

Works Cited

202

(1)

Recommended Readings

202

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Fantasy Fiction

203

(6)

Realistic and Historical Fiction

209

(25)

Definition of Realistic and Historical Fiction

209

(1)

Realistic Fiction

209

(10)

Types of Realistic Fiction

209

(1)

Domestic and Family Stories

210

(3)

Social Realism and New Realism

213

(2)

Adventure and Survival Stories

215

(1)

Mystery or Detective Stories

216

(1)

Animal Stories--Real or Romantic

216

(1)

Sports Stories

217

(1)

Issues in Realistic Fiction

218

(1)

Historical Fiction

219

(5)

Definition of Historical Fiction

219

(1)

The Development of Historical Fiction

219

(2)

Issues of Historical Fiction

221

(1)

Recreating the Historical Period

221

(1)

Unobtrusive History

222

(1)

Credible Dialogue

222

(1)

Sensitivity and Objectivity

223

(1)

The Rewards of Historical Realism

224

(1)

Works Cited

224

(1)

Recommended Readings

224

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Realistic Fiction

225

(5)

Selected Bibliography of Historical Fiction

230

(4)

Biography and Informational Books

234

(28)

Biography

234

(4)

Definition and Purpose

235

(1)

Types of Biography

235

(1)

Authentic Biography

235

(1)

Fictionalized Biography

235

(1)

Biographical Fiction

236

(1)

Complete, Partial, and Collective Biographies

236

(1)

Autobiography

237

(1)

Informational Books

238

(6)

Definition and Purpose

238

(1)

Types of Informational Books

238

(1)

History and Culture

238

(3)

Science and Nature

241

(1)

Fine Arts and Entertainment

242

(1)

Human Development and Behavior

243

(1)

Characteristics of Go9d Informational Writing

244

(5)

Purpose and Audience

244

(1)

Authenticity and Accuracy

245

(1)

Balance and Objectivity

245

(2)

Style

247

(1)

Format and Organization

248

(1)

The Importance of Biography and Informational Books

249

(1)

Works Cited

249

(1)

Recommended Readings

250

(1)

Selected Bibliography of Biographies and Autobiographies

251

(4)

Selected Bibliography of Informational Books

255

(7)

Appendix Children's Book Awards

262

(30)

American Book Awards

262

(21)

The Newbery Medal

262

(8)

The Caldecott Medal

270

(6)

The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

276

(2)

The Mildred L. Batchelder Award

278

(2)

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award

280

(1)

The Coretta Scott King Award

280

(2)

The Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction

282

(1)

National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children

283

(1)

The Phoenix Award

283

(1)

International Awards

283

(9)

The Hans Christian Andersen Award

283

(1)

The Kate Greenaway Medal

284

(2)

The Carnegie Medal

286

(2)

The Canadian Library Award

288

(2)

Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Medal

290

(2)

Index

292

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