Discover authentic ways to stimulate children's response to literary experiences. Engage in the use of extensive database located on the CD-ROM enclosed with the text. Gives students an opportunity to see the cultural pluralistic nature of children's literature. Students can use this as a beginning point for identifying and adding favorite books for grade levels they might teach. Allows students to learn how to stay abreast of current trends and books available for children's literature.
Literature can bridge typical and atypical children in inclusive classrooms.
Multimedia and Internet sites related to children's literature. Enhances students' experiences with children's literature. Provides students with knowledge of a wide variety of topics and themes children's literature covers. Multiple multicultural references for children's literature. Gives students a means to incorporate culturally conscious literature in classrooms and libraries.