Literature for Children : A Short Introduction

by Russell, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780205410330
• ISBN10: 0205410332
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

This succinct yet comprehensive introduction to children's literature focuses on genres and concepts rather than on particular authors. The completely updated edition of this groundbreaking text provides students with a clear literary perspective for understanding the foundations and contexts of literature, including the various genres of children's literature from picture to informational books. This Fifth Edition continues to be approachable and inviting with its clear and logical organization and its simple and direct prose. New To The Fifth Edition! bull; bull;New reorganization of chapters provides a better segue between Part I and II. bull;Completely re-written chapter (previously titled ";child development";) now includes broader issues of children's studies and how they impact the literature. bull;Significantly expanded history of children's literature including more titles and authors, provides a thorough and comprehensive background. What Reviewers Are Saying: ";I'm quite impressed with the way the author has succinctly discussed difficult ideas."; Professor Mike Cadden, Missouri Western State College ?";Students unfailingly react positively to Literature for Children: A Short Introduction. It has a consistency in presentation and writing style that makes it a very considerate text."; Professor Patricia Leek, University of Texas, Dallas About the Author: David L. Russell is a professor of languages and literature at Ferris State University in Michigan where he teaches children's literature. His publications include critical biographies of Scott O'Dell and Patricia MacLachlan as well as numerous scholarly articles. A former member of the Executive Board of the Children's Literature Association, he is currently book review editor for The Lion and the Unicorn.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fifthe Edition	xi
PART I THE CONTEXTS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE	1	(96)
CHAPTER 1 The History of Children's Literature	3	(23)
The Classical World	3	(1)
The Middle Ages	4	(1)
The Renaissance World	5	(4)
Puritanism	7	(1)
John Locke and Educational Philosophy	7	(1)
Bunyan, Defoe, and Swift	7	(2)
The Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries	9	(1)
John Newbery and Children's Book Publishing	9	(1)
Rousseau and the Moral Tale	9	(1)
The Rise of the Folktales	10	(1)
The Victorians: The Golden Age	10	(7)
British Children's Literature	12	(2)
Adventure or Boys' Stories	12	(1)
Fantasy Stories	13	(1)
Realistic Stories	13	(1)
The United States	14	(2)
Adventure or Boys' Stories	14	(1)
Domestic or Girls' Stories	15	(1)
Fantasy Stories	15	(1)
Children's Book Illustration in the Golden Age	16	(1)
Popular Literature-Great Britain and America	16	(1)
Between the Wars: 1920-1940	17	(2)
From World War II to the Present	19	(1)
Children's Literature from Around the World	20	(2)
Summary	22	(1)
Recommended Readings	23	(3)
CHAPTER 2 The Study of Childhood	26	(12)
The Discovery of Childhood	26	(1)
Language Acquisition	27	(1)
Modern Theories of Child Development	28	(6)
Piaget's Cognitive Theory of Development	29	(2)
Senson'motor Period	29	(1)
Preoperational Period	30	(1)
Period of Concrete Operations	30	(1)
Period of Formal Operations	31	(1)
Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory	31	(2)
Trust Versus Mistrust	31	(1)
Autonomy Versus Doubt	31	(1)
Initiative Versus Guilt	32	(1)
Industry Versus Inferiority	32	(1)
Identity Versus Role Confusion	32	(1)
Kohlberg's Theory of the Development of Moral Judgment	33	(5)
Preconventional Level	33	(1)
Conventional Level	33	(1)
Postconventional Level	33	(1)
Children's Literature and Developmental Issues	34	(2)
Works Cited	36	(1)
Recommended Readings	36	(2)
CHAPTER 3 The Study of Literature	38	(17)
The Elements of Literature	38	(7)
Characters	39	(1)
Setting	40	(1)
Narrative Point of View	40	(2)
Internal Narrator	40	(1)
External Omniscient Narrator	41	(1)
External Subjective Narrator	41	(1)
Plot	42	(1)
Conflict	43	(1)
Theme	43	(1)
Style	44	(1)
Words	44	(1)
Sentences	44	(1)
Exposition	44	(1)
Dialogue	45	(1)
Tone	45	(2)
Humor in Literature	45	(2)
Parody	47	(1)
Condescending Tones	47	(1)
Literary Criticism	47	(6)
Formal Criticism	48	(1)
Archetypal Criticism	48	(1)
Historical Criticism	49	(1)
Psychoanalytical Criticism	50	(1)
Feminist Criticism	51	(2)
Works Cited	53	(1)
Recommended Readings	53	(2)
CHAPTER 4 The Literature Experience	55	(20)
Literature-Based Learning	55	(10)
The Reader-Centered Approach to Literature	56	(5)
Reading Aloud	58	(1)
Storytelling	58	(1)
Book Discussions	59	(2)
Writing Experiences	61	(4)
Webbing and Mapping	61	(2)
Response Journals	63	(1)
Book Reports: Variations on an Old Theme	63	(1)
Creating Books	63	(2)
Dramatic Responses to Literature	65	(2)
Oral Interpretation	65	(1)
Story Theater	65	(1)
Reader's Theater	66	(1)
Creative Dramatics	66	(1)
Role-Playing	66	(1)
Puppet Theater	66	(1)
Artistic Responses to Literature	67	(1)
The Graphic Arts	67	(1)
The Plastic Arts	67	(1)
Children's Literature and Film	68	(2)
Children's Books and Censorship	70	(3)
Works Cited	73	(1)
Recommended Readings	73	(2)
CHAPTER 5 Cultural and Social Diversity	75	(22)
Cultural Diversity	76	(7)
African Americans	77	(1)
Native Americans	78	(2)
Hispanic Americans	80	(1)
Asian Americans	81	(1)
Worldwide Cultures	82	(1)
Social Diversity	83	(4)
Gender Awareness	83	(2)
Gender-Biased Language	83	(1)
Gender Roles	83	(1)
Gender Behavior	84	(1)
Alternative Families and Lifestyles and Family Problems	85	(1)
The Physically, Emotionally, and Intellectually Challenged	86	(1)
Works Cited	87	(1)
Recommended Readings	87	(1)
Cultural Diversity in Children's Literature: A Selected Bibliography	88	(9)
PART II THE KINDS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE	97	(176)
CHAPTER 6 Books of Early Childhood	99	(23)
Mother Goose Books	99	(10)
Cognitive Development	101	(1)
Aesthetic Development	101	(1)
Social and Physical Development	102	(1)
Choosing Mother Goose Books	102	(1)
Illustrators of Mother Goose	103	(6)
Wordless Picture Books	109	(1)
Toy Books	110	(1)
Alphabet Books	110	(2)
Content of Alphabet Books	111	(1)
Design of Alphabet Books	112	(1)
Counting Books	112	(2)
Content of Counting Books	113	(1)
Design of Counting Books	113	(1)
Concept Books	114	(1)
Sharing Books with the Very Young	114	(1)
Works Cited	115	(1)
Recommended Readings	115	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Books for the Very Young	116	(6)
CHAPTER 7 Picture Storybooks	122	(26)
Storytelling Elements	122	(2)
The Conventions of Picture-Book Art	124	(9)
Line	125	(1)
Space	125	(1)
Shape	125	(3)
Color	128	(3)
Texture	131	(1)
Composition and Perspective	132	(1)
Design and Meaning in Picture Books	133	(3)
Rhythm and Movement	133	(1)
Tension	134	(1)
Page Layout	135	(1)
Artistic Media	136	(3)
Painterly Techniques	136	(1)
Graphic Techniques	137	(1)
Photography	138	(1)
Composite Techniques	138	(1)
Artistic Styles	139	(3)
Realism	139	(1)
Cartoon Art	139	(1)
Expressionism	139	(2)
Impressionism	141	(1)
Surrealism	141	(1)
Folk Art	141	(1)
Appreciating the Picture Book	142	(1)
Recommended Readings	142	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Picture Storybooks	143	(5)
CHAPTER 8 Folk Literature	148	(28)
Definition of Folk Literature	148	(2)
Types of Folk Literature	150	(8)
Animal Tales	150	(1)
Fables	150	(1)
Marchen or Wonder Tales	150	(2)
Pourquoi Tales	152	(1)
Noodlehead Tales	152	(1)
Cumulative Tales	152	(1)
Tall Tales	153	(1)
Ghost Stories	153	(1)
Myths	153	(4)
Classical Greek and Roman Myths	155	(1)
Norse Myths	155	(1)
Native American Myths	156	(1)
African Myths	156	(1)
Oriental Myths	157	(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	159	(1)
Plot	160	(1)
Theme and Conflict	160	(1)
Style	161	(2)
Formula and Repetition	161	(1)
Motifs and Imagery	161	(1)
Magic	162	(1)
Sublimation	162	(1)
Issues in Folk Literature	163	(4)
Violence	163	(2)
Antifeminism	165	(2)
Collectors, Retellers, and Adapters	167	(2)
Works Cited	169	(1)
Recommended Readings	169	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Folk Literature, Myths, and Legends	170	(6)
CHAPTER 9 Poetry	176	(18)
Definition of Poetry	176	(2)
The Kinds of Poetry	178	(4)
Narrative Poetry	178	(1)
Lyric Poetry	179	(3)
Haiku	179	(1)
Cinquain	179	(1)
Sonnet	180	(1)
Concrete Poetry	180	(1)
Limerick	181	(1)
Free Verse	181	(1)
The Language of Poetry	182	(4)
Imagery	182	(2)
Literal Images	182	(1)
Figurative Images	183	(1)
Sound Patterns	184	(11)
Rhythm	184	(1)
Rhyme	185	(1)
Sharing Poetry with Children	186	(2)
Selecting Poems and Anthologies	188	(1)
Recommended Readings	189	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Poetry Books for Children	189	(5)
CHAPTER 10 Fantasy	194	(22)
Definition of Fantasy	194	(1)
Types of Fantasy	195	(9)
Animal Fantasy	196	(2)
Toy Fantasy	198	(1)
Magical Fantasy and Tall Tales	198	(2)
Enchanted Journeys and Alternative Worlds	200	(2)
Heroic or Quest Fantasy	202	(1)
Supernatural and Time-Shift Fantasy	203	(1)
Science Fiction and Space Fantasy	203	(1)
Special Qualities of Fantasy	204	(3)
Originality	205	(1)
Believability	205	(2)
Fantasy and the Imagination	207	(1)
Works Cited	208	(1)
Recommended Readings	209	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Fantasy Fiction	210	(6)
CHAPTER 11 Realistic Fiction: Contemporary and Historical	216	(26)
Definition of Realistic Fiction	216	(1)
Characteristics of Realistic Fiction	217	(8)
The Coming-of-Age Theme	217	(1)
Humor in Realistic Fiction	217	(1)
New Realism	218	(1)
Types of Contemporary Realism	219	(6)
Family Stories	219	(2)
Stories of Social Realism	221	(1)
Adventure and Survival Stories	222	(1)
Mystery or Detective Stories	222	(1)
Animal Stories-Real or Romantic	223	(1)
Sports Stories	224	(1)
Historical Fiction	225	(6)
Definition of Historical Fiction	225	(1)
The Development of Historical Fiction	225	(2)
The Requirements of Historical Fiction	227	(3)
Recreating the Historical Period	227	(2)
Unobtrusive History	229	(1)
Credible Dialogue	229	(1)
Sensitivity and Objectivity	230	(1)
The Importance of Historical Fiction	230	(1)
Works Cited	231	(1)
Recommended Readings	231	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Realistic Fiction	232	(5)
Selected Bibliography of Historical Fiction	237	(5)
CHAPTER 12 Biography and Information Books	242	(31)
Biography	242	(4)
Definition and Purpose	243	(1)
Types of Biography	243	(2)
Authentic Biography	244	(1)
Fictionalized Biography	244	(1)
Biographical Fiction	244	(1)
Complete, Partial, and Collective Biographies	244	(1)
Autobiography	245	(1)
Information Books	246	(7)
Definition and Purpose	246	(1)
Types of Information Books	246	(7)
History and Culture	246	(3)
Science and Nature	249	(2)
Humanities, Arts, and Leisure	251	(1)
Human Development and Behavior	252	(1)
The Characteristics of Good Information Writing	253	(7)
Purpose and Audience	253	(1)
Authenticity and Accuracy	253	(3)
Balance and Objectivity	256	(1)
Style and Tone	257	(2)
Format and Organization	259	(1)
The Importance of Biography and Information Books	260	(1)
Works Cited	260	(1)
Recommended Readings	261	(1)
Selected Bibliography of Biographies and Autobiographies	262	(4)
Selected Bibliography of Information Books	266	(7)
APPENDIX Children's Book Awards	273	(26)
American Book Awards	273	(21)
The Newbery Medal	273	(7)
The Caldecott Medal	280	(6)
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards	286	(3)
The Mildred L. Batchelder Award	289	(1)
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award	290	(1)
The Coretta Scott King Award	291	(2)
The Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction	293	(1)
National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children	293	(1)
The Phoenix Award	294	(1)
International Awards	294	(5)
The Hans Christian Andersen Award	294	(1)
The Carnegie Medal	295	(2)
The Kate Greenaway Medal	297	(2)
Index	299