Essentials of Children's Literature

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

• ISBN13: 9780205281367
• ISBN10: 0205281362
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

"Using a "facts-only" approach for students and their instructors, renowned authors Carol Lynch-Brown and Carl Tomlinson offer an abundance of examples to illustrate how to use children's literature in the classroom. Part One of the book covers current trends and the introductory material students need in order to begin selecting, reading, and evaluating children's trade books. Part Two defines and describes specific genres of literature and discusses the types of books that fall within the categories. Part Three presents curriculum and teaching strategies."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
PART ONE CHILDREN AND LITERATURE	1	(39)
1 Learning about Children and Their Literature	1	(24)
Definition of Children's Literature	2	(1)
Content	2	(1)
Quality	3	(1)
The Personal Value of Literature to Children	3	(2)
Enjoyment	3	(1)
Imagination and Inspiration	3	(1)
Vicarious Experience	4	(1)
Understanding and Empathy	4	(1)
Heritage	4	(1)
Moral Reasoning	4	(1)
Literary and Artistic Preferences	4	(1)
The Academic Value of Literature to Children	5	(3)
Reading	5	(2)
Writing	7	(1)
Content Area Subjects	8	(1)
Art Appreciation	8	(1)
Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature	8	(1)
Choosing Books for Children	9	(1)
Know the Child	9	(1)
Know the Books	10	(1)
Consider the Mode of Delivery	10	(1)
Censorship	10	(4)
Reliable Sources for Book Titles	14	(1)
Literature for the Developing Child	15	(4)
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)
Research in Children's Literature	21	(1)
Trends in Children's Literature	22	(1)
References	22	(3)
2 Learning about Books	25	(15)
Elements of Fiction	26	(6)
Plot	26	(2)
Characters	28	(2)
Setting	30	(1)
Theme	30	(1)
Style	31	(1)
Visual Elements	32	(2)
Line	33	(1)
Color	33	(1)
Shape	33	(1)
Texture	34	(1)
Composition	34	(1)
Artistic Styles	34	(1)
Artistic Media	35	(1)
Book Format	36	(2)
Balance and Variety in Book Selections	38	(1)
Categories of Literature	38	(1)
References	39	(1)
PART TWO CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE	40	(184)
3 Poetry	40	(27)
Definition and Description	41	(1)
Types of Poetry Books	41	(1)
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books	41	(1)
Nursery and Folk Songbooks	42	(1)
Anthologies of Poetry	42	(1)
Specialized Poetry Books	42	(1)
Single Illustrated Poems	42	(1)
Elements of Poetry	42	(3)
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry	45	(1)
Children's Poetry Preferences	46	(1)
Historical Overview of Poetry	46	(2)
Poetry Types and Forms	48	(5)
Poetry in the Classroom	53	(5)
Students' Listening to and Saying Poems	53	(2)
Students' Reading and Writing Poems	55	(3)
References	58	(1)
Notable Poets	58	(1)
Recommended Poetry Books	59	(8)
4 Picture Books	67	(26)
Definition and Description	68	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books	68	(2)
Historical Overview of Picture Books	70	(1)
Types of Picture Books	71	(5)
Baby Books	71	(2)
Interactive Books	73	(1)
Toy Books	73	(1)
Alphabet Books	73	(1)
Counting Books	73	(1)
Concept Books	74	(1)
Wordless Books	74	(1)
Picture Storybooks	74	(1)
Easy-to-Read and Pattern Books	75	(1)
Picture Books for Older Readers	75	(1)
Transitional Books	75	(1)
References	76	(1)
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books	76	(2)
Recommended Picture Books	78	(15)
5 Traditional Literature	93	(18)
Definition and Description	94	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature	94	(1)
Historical Overview of Traditional Literature	95	(2)
Types of Traditional Literature	97	(4)
Myths	98	(1)
Epics	99	(1)
Legends and Tall Tales	99	(1)
Folktales	99	(2)
Fables	101	(1)
Religious Stories	101	(1)
References	101	(1)
Notable Retellers and Illustrators of Traditional Literature	102	(1)
Recommended Traditional Literature	102	(9)
6 Modern Fantasy	111	(18)
Definition and Description	112	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy	112	(1)
Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy	113	(2)
Types of Modern Fantasy	115	(6)
Modern Folktales	115	(2)
Animal Fantasy	117	(1)
Personified Toys and Objects	118	(1)
Unusual Characters and Strange Situations	118	(1)
Worlds of Little People	118	(1)
Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy	118	(1)
Historical Fantasy	119	(1)
Quest Stories	119	(1)
Science Fiction and Science Fantasy	120	(1)
References	121	(1)
Notable Authors of Modern Fantasy	121	(1)
Recommended Modern Fantasy Books	122	(7)
7 Realistic Fiction	129	(20)
Definition and Description	130	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction	131	(2)
Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction	133	(3)
Types of Realistic Fiction	136	(3)
Families	136	(1)
Peers	136	(1)
Adolescent Issues	137	(1)
Survival and Adventure	137	(1)
People with Disabilities	137	(1)
Cultural Diversity	138	(1)
Sports Stories	138	(1)
Mysteries	138	(1)
Animal Stories	138	(1)
References	139	(1)
Notable Authors of Realistic Fiction	139	(1)
Recommended Realistic Fiction Books	140	(9)
8 Historical Fiction	149	(17)
Definition and Description	150	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction	150	(1)
Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction	151	(2)
Topics in Historical Fiction	153	(5)
Themes in Historical Fiction	154	(1)
Periods of History in Fiction	155	(3)
References	158	(1)
Notable Authors of Historical Fiction	158	(1)
Recommended Historical Fiction Books	159	(7)
9 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books	166	(21)
Definition and Description	167	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction	168	(2)
Historical Overview of Nonfiction	170	(2)
Types of Biographies	172	(2)
Authentic Biography	172	(1)
Fictionalized Biography	173	(1)
Biographical Fiction	174	(1)
Topics of Informational Books	174	(2)
Biological Science	174	(1)
Physical Science	175	(1)
Social Science	175	(1)
Applied Science	175	(1)
Humanities	176	(1)
References	176	(1)
Notable Authors of Nonfiction	176	(1)
Recommended Nonfiction Books	177	(10)
10 Multicultural and International Literature	187	(37)
SECTION ONE: Multicultural Literature	188	(9)
Definition and Description	188	(1)
Values of Multicultural Literature for Children	188	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature	189	(2)
Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature	191	(2)
Types of Multicultural Literature	193	(4)
African-American Literature	193	(2)
Asian-American Literature	195	(1)
Hispanic-American Literature	196	(1)
Jewish-American Literature	196	(1)
Native-American Literature	197	(1)
SECTION TWO: International Literature	197	(7)
Definition and Description	197	(1)
Values of International Literature for Children	198	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature	199	(2)
Historical Overview of International Literature	201	(2)
International Books by World Regions	203	(1)
References	204	(1)
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Multicultural Literature	205	(1)
Notable Authors, Illustrators, and Translators of International Literature	206	(2)
Recommended Multicultural Books	208	(8)
Recommended International Books	216	(8)
PART THREE LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL	224	(51)
11 Planning the Literature Curriculum	224	(26)
The Literature Curriculum	225	(1)
Organizing the Literature Curriculum	225	(3)
Genre	225	(1)
Author or Illustrator	225	(1)
Literary Element and Device	226	(1)
Notable Book	227	(1)
Theme or Topic	227	(1)
Literature in the Reading Program	228	(3)
Literature-Based Reading	228	(2)
Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature	230	(1)
Developing the Literature Curriculum	231	(13)
Designing a Classroom Environment	232	(2)
Building a Classroom Library Collection	234	(1)
Outlining a Year-Long Literature Curriculum	235	(3)
Fleshing Out the Units of Study	238	(2)
Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature	240	(4)
Evaluating the Literature Program	244	(5)
References	249	(1)
12 Developing Teaching Strategies	250	(25)
Experiencing Literature	251	(10)
Reading Aloud by Teachers	251	(3)
Silent Reading by Students	254	(1)
Booktalks	255	(2)
Storytelling	257	(1)
Shared Reading	258	(1)
Literature across the Curriculum	259	(1)
Bibliotherapy	260	(1)
Audiotapes and Videotapes	260	(1)
Responding to Literature	261	(12)
Oral Response	261	(7)
Written Response	268	(1)
Graphic Arts Response	269	(4)
References	273	(2)
APPENDIX A Children's Book Awards	275	(36)
APPENDIX B Professional Resources	311	(14)
APPENDIX C Children's Magazines	325	(4)
APPENDIX D Short Story Collections	329	(4)
INDEX TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND AUTHORS	333	(36)
SUBJECT INDEX	369