Essentials of Children's Literature

by Lynch-Brown, Carol; Tomlinson, Carl M.

• ISBN13: 9780205420155
• ISBN10: 020542015X
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Features
Excellent Books to Read Aloud	xvii
Milestones	xvii
Notable Authors and Illustrators	xviii
Using Literature across the Curriculum	xviii
Preface	xix
PART I CHILDREN AND LITERATURE	1	(40)
1 Learning about Children and Their Literature	2	(22)
Definition of Children's Literature	3	(1)
Content	3	(1)
Quality	3	(1)
The Personal Value of Literature to Children	4	(2)
Enjoyment	4	(1)
Imagination and Inspiration	4	(1)
Vicarious Experience	4	(1)
Understanding and Empathy	5	(1)
Heritage	5	(1)
Moral Reasoning	5	(1)
Literary and Artistic Preferences	5	(1)
The Academic Value of Literature to Children	6	(4)
Reading	6	(1)
Writing	7	(1)
Content Area Subjects	8	(1)
Art Appreciation	9	(1)
Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature	10	(1)
Choosing Books for Children	10	(3)
Know the Child	11	(1)
Know the Books	11	(1)
Know the Reading Process	12	(1)
Consider the Mode of Delivery	13	(1)
Reliable Sources for Book Titles	13	(3)
Literature for the Developing Child	16	(3)
Ages 0 to 2	16	(1)
Ages 2 to 4	16	(1)
Ages 4 to 7	17	(1)
Ages 7 to 9	17	(1)
Ages 9 to 12	18	(1)
Children's Reading Preferences	19	(1)
Children's Reading Interests	19	(2)
Trends in Children's Literature	21	(1)
References	22	(2)
2 Learning about Books	24	(19)
Elements of Fiction	25	(6)
Plot	25	(2)
Characters	27	(2)
Setting	29	(1)
Theme	29	(1)
Style	30	(1)
Visual Elements	31	(2)
Line	32	(1)
Color	32	(1)
Shape	32	(1)
Texture	33	(1)
Composition	33	(1)
Artistic Styles	33	(1)
Artistic Media	34	(1)
Book Format	35	(2)
Balance and Variety in Book Selections	37	(2)
References	39	(2)
PART II CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE	41	(176)
3 Poetry and Plays	43	(32)
SECTION ONE: Poetry	44	(17)
Definition and Description	44	(1)
Types of Poetry Books	44	(1)
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books	45	(1)
Nursery and Folk Songbooks	45	(1)
Anthologies of Poetry	45	(1)
Specialized Poetry Books	45	(1)
Single Illustrated Poems	46	(1)
Elements of Poetry	46	(2)
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry	48	(1)
Children's Poetry Preferences	49	(1)
Historical Overview of Poetry	50	(2)
Poetry Types and Forms	52	(4)
Poetry in the Classroom	56	(1)
Students' Listening to and Saying Poems	56	(1)
Students' Reading and Writing Poems	59	(2)
SECTION TWO: Plays	61	(14)
Definition and Description	61	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Plays	62	(2)
Historical Overview of Plays	64	(1)
Types of Plays	65	(1)
References	65	(3)
Recommended Poetry Books	68	(4)
Recommended Books of Plays	72	(3)
4 Picture Books	75	(23)
Definition and Description	76	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books	76	(1)
Observing the Role of Illustrations in Picture Books	77	(1)
Historical Overview of Picture Books	78	(2)
Types of Picture Books	80	(5)
Baby Books	80	(1)
Interactive Books	81	(1)
Toy Books	81	(1)
Wordless Books	81	(1)
Alphabet Books	81	(1)
Counting Books	82	(1)
Concept Books	82	(1)
Pattern Books	82	(1)
Picture Storybooks	83	(1)
Easy-to-Read Books	83	(1)
Picture Books for Older Readers	83	(1)
Graphic Novels	84	(1)
Transitional Books	84	(1)
References	85	(2)
Recommended Picture Books	87	(11)
5 Traditional Literature	98	(17)
Definition and Description	99	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature	99	(1)
Historical Overview of Traditional Literature	100	(1)
Types of Traditional Literature	101	(6)
Myths	101	(1)
Epics	102	(1)
Legends and Tall Tales	103	(1)
Folktales	103	(1)
Fables	104	(1)
Religious Stories	104	(3)
References	107	(1)
Recommended Traditional Literature	107	(8)
6 Modern Fantasy	115	(15)
Definition and Description	116	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy	116	(1)
Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy	117	(2)
Types of Modern Fantasy	119	(5)
Modern Folktales	120	(1)
Animal Fantasy	120	(1)
Personified Toys and Objects	121	(1)
Unusual Characters and Strange Situations	121	(1)
Worlds of Little People	121	(1)
Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy	122	(1)
Historical Fantasy	122	(1)
Quest Stories	122	(1)
Science Fiction and Science Fantasy	123	(1)
References	124	(1)
Recommended Modern Fantasy Books	125	(5)
7 Realistic Fiction	130	(16)
Definition and Description	131	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction	131	(1)
Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction	132	(3)
Types of Realistic Fiction	135	(3)
Families	135	(1)
Peers	135	(1)
Special Challenges	136	(1)
Cultural Diversity	136	(1)
Animals	136	(1)
Sports	137	(1)
Mysteries	137	(1)
Moral Choices	137	(1)
Romance and Sexuality	137	(1)
Rites of Passage	137	(1)
Adventure and Survival	138	(1)
References	138	(1)
Recommended Realistic Fiction Books	138	(8)
8 Historical Fiction	146	(17)
Definition and Description	147	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction	147	(2)
Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction	149	(1)
Topics in Historical Fiction	150	(5)
Themes in Historical Fiction	150	(1)
Periods of History in Fiction	150	(5)
References	155	(1)
Recommended Historical Fiction Books	156	(7)
9 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books	163	(21)
Definition and Description	164	(1)
Elements of Nonfiction	164	(1)
Structure	164	(1)
Theme	165	(1)
Style	165	(1)
Reading Nonfiction	165	(2)
Formats of Nonfiction Books	167	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction	167	(2)
Historical Overview of Nonfiction	169	(2)
Types of Biographies	171	(1)
Authentic Biography	171	(1)
Fictionalized Biography	171	(1)
Biographical Fiction	171	(1)
Topics of Informational Books	172	(3)
Biological Science	172	(1)
Physical Science	173	(1)
Social Science	173	(1)
Applied Science	173	(1)
Humanities	173	(2)
References	175	(1)
Recommended Nonfiction Books	175	(9)
10 Multicultural and International Literature	184	(33)
SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature	185	(10)
Definition and Description	185	(1)
Values of Multicultural Literature for Children	185	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature	186	(2)
Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature	188	(2)
Types of Multicultural Literature	190	(1)
African-American Literature	190	(1)
Asian-American Literature	192	(1)
Jewish Literature	193	(1)
Latino Literature	193	(1)
Native-American Literature	194	(1)
SECTION TWO: International Literature	195	(24)
Definition and Description	195	(1)
Values of International Literature for Children	195	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature	196	(2)
Historical Overview of International Literature	198	(2)
International Books by World Regions	200	(1)
References	201	(2)
Recommended Multicultural Books	203	(8)
Recommended International Books	211	(6)
PART III LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL	217	(60)
11 Planning the Curriculum	218	(31)
Defining the Literature Curriculum	219	(1)
Organizing the Literature Curriculum	219	(3)
Genre	219	(1)
Author or Illustrator	219	(1)
Literary Element and Device	220	(1)
Notable Book	221	(1)
Theme or Topic	221	(1)
Developing the Literature Curriculum	222	(8)
Designing a Classroom Environment	222	(1)
Building a Classroom Library Collection	223	(1)
Outlining a Yearlong Literature Curriculum	224	(3)
Fleshing Out the Units of Study	227	(3)
Literature in the Reading Program	230	(4)
Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature	231	(1)
Literature-Based Reading	232	(2)
Evaluating the Literature Program	234	(5)
Observation and Assessment of Student Learning	234	(2)
Observation and Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness	236	(3)
Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature	239	(3)
The Library Media Center	240	(1)
Book Clubs	240	(1)
Bookfairs	240	(1)
Parent Involvement	241	(1)
Guest Authors and Illustrators	241	(1)
Local Public Library	242	(1)
Censorship, Selection, and First Amendment Rights	242	(4)
Dealing with Censorship Attempts	243	(1)
Teaching the First Amendment	244	(2)
References	246	(3)
12 Developing Teaching Strategies	249	(28)
Experiencing Literature	250	(9)
Reading Aloud by Teachers	250	(2)
Silent Reading by Students	252	(1)
Booktalks	253	(1)
Storytelling	254	(1)
Shared Reading	255	(1)
Literature across the Curriculum	256	(2)
Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks	258	(1)
Bibliotherapy	259	(1)
Responding to Literature	259	(16)
Book Discussions	259	(2)
Creative Drama	261	(1)
Readers' Theatre	262	(3)
Story Tellings and Retellings	265	(1)
Written Expression	266	(1)
Literary Works as Writing Models	266	(2)
Traditional Book Reports	268	(2)
Pictures and Collages	270	(1)
Murals	271	(1)
Roller Movies	271	(1)
Dioramas and Displays	272	(1)
Books and Big Books	272	(1)
Newspapers and Newsletters	273	(1)
Time Lines, Maps, Diagrams, and Charts	273	(1)
Jackdaws	274	(1)
Bulletin Boards	274	(1)
References	275	(2)
APPENDIX A Children's Book Awards	277	(38)
APPENDIX B Professional Resources	315	(9)
APPENDIX C Children's Magazines	324	(3)
APPENDIX D Short Story Collections	327	(3)
APPENDIX E Transitional Books	330	(3)
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	333	(2)
INDEX TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND AUTHORS	335	(42)
SUBJECT INDEX	377