Children's Literature: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Children's Literature: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberley Reynolds |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2011-10-06 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 0199560242 |
In this lively discussion Kim Reynolds looks at what children's literature is, why it is interesting, how it contributes to culture, and how it is studied as literature. Providing examples from across history and various types of children's literature, she introduces the key debates, developments, and people involved.
Children's Literature
Title | Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Seth Lerer |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 2009-04-01 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 0226473023 |
Ever since children have learned to read, there has been children’s literature. Children’s Literature charts the makings of the Western literary imagination from Aesop’s fables to Mother Goose, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Peter Pan, from Where the Wild Things Are to Harry Potter. The only single-volume work to capture the rich and diverse history of children’s literature in its full panorama, this extraordinary book reveals why J. R. R. Tolkien, Dr. Seuss, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beatrix Potter, and many others, despite their divergent styles and subject matter, have all resonated with generations of readers. Children’s Literature is an exhilarating quest across centuries, continents, and genres to discover how, and why, we first fall in love with the written word. “Lerer has accomplished something magical. Unlike the many handbooks to children’s literature that synopsize, evaluate, or otherwise guide adults in the selection of materials for children, this work presents a true critical history of the genre. . . . Scholarly, erudite, and all but exhaustive, it is also entertaining and accessible. Lerer takes his subject seriously without making it dull.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Lerer’s history reminds us of the wealth of literature written during the past 2,600 years. . . . With his vast and multidimensional knowledge of literature, he underscores the vital role it plays in forming a child’s imagination. We are made, he suggests, by the books we read.”—San Francisco Chronicle “There are dazzling chapters on John Locke and Empire, and nonsense, and Darwin, but Lerer’s most interesting chapter focuses on girls’ fiction. . . . A brilliant series of readings.”—Diane Purkiss, Times Literary Supplement
Seventeenth Summer
Title | Seventeenth Summer PDF eBook |
Author | Maureen Daly |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 2010-04-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1416994637 |
Seventeen-year-old Angie, who lives with her family in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, finds herself in love for the first time the summer after high school graduation.
Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature
Title | Aspects and Issues in the History of Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Maria Nikolajeva |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 222 |
Release | 1995-06-13 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 0313369283 |
The contributors to this collection of essays address children's literature as an art form, rather than an educational instrument, as has been the traditional approach. Scholars from 10 different countries present a variety of approaches to the history of children's literature, including views on sociological, semiotic, and intertextual models of its evolution. Other issues explored include influence and interaction between stories and their countries of origin. This strong presentation of international perspectives on children's literature will be a valuable resource for scholars of children's and comparative literature.
U.S. History Through Children's Literature
Title | U.S. History Through Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Wanda Miller |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 245 |
Release | 1997-03-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0313079463 |
Allow students to step back in time to experience the thoughts, feelings, dilemmas, and actions of people from history. For each history topic, Miller suggests two titles-one for use with the entire class and one for use with small reading groups. Summaries of the books, author information, activities, and topics for discussion are supplemented with vocabulary lists and ideas for research topics and further reading. This integrated approach makes history meaningful to students and helps them retain historical details and facts.
The Cambridge Companion to Children's Literature
Title | The Cambridge Companion to Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | M. O. Grenby |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 325 |
Release | 2009-12-10 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1139828045 |
Some of the most innovative and spell-binding literature has been written for young people, but only recently has academic study embraced its range and complexity. This Companion offers a state-of-the-subject survey of English-language children's literature from the seventeenth century to the present. With discussions ranging from eighteenth-century moral tales to modern fantasies by J. K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, the Companion illuminates acknowledged classics and many more neglected works. Its unique structure means that equal consideration can be given to both texts and contexts. Some chapters analyse key themes and major genres, including humour, poetry, school stories, and picture books. Others explore the sociological dimensions of children's literature and the impact of publishing practices. Written by leading scholars from around the world, this Companion will be essential reading for all students and scholars of children's literature, offering original readings and new research that reflects the latest developments in the field.
A Critical History of Children's Literature
Title | A Critical History of Children's Literature PDF eBook |
Author | Cornelia Meigs |
Publisher | |
Pages | 624 |
Release | 1967 |
Genre | Children's Literature |
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