Literature for Children: A Short Introduction (6th Edition)
The sixth edition ofLiterature for Childrenintegrates the concise and engaging style of previous editions with contemporary literary examples and historical references. This updated edition provides a clear literary perspective for understanding the foundations and contexts of literature, including the various genres of children’s literature, from picture books to folk literature. The Sixth Edition continues to be approachable and inviting with its clear and logical organization and its simple and direct prose. Arguing that teachers need to love literature, appreciate its beauty, and explore its complexity, the Sixth Edition stresses the need for teachers to first appreciate literature before they begin using it in the classroom. What’s New in the Sixth Edition?· Updated and expandedoverview of critical theoriesof literature (Ch. 2).· Expanded section oncensorship(Ch.4)· Expanded material oncultural diversity(Ch. 5)· Expanded material oninformation books(Ch. 12).· Expandedbibliographiesincluded at the end of each chapter.· Suggestedindividual and group activitiesfor the classroom at the end of each chapter.· Additionalillustrationsthroughout Literature for ChildrenContinues to Garner Praise“I likeLiterature for Childrenbecause it provides good historical background, some solid basic theoretical concepts, and discussions of specific genres of children’s literature. For my education students in particular, I also appreciate the further reading section at the end of each chapter, because I think this gives them an initial tool to start building a classroom library.”-Brian Harries, University of Kansas “David Russell’sLiterature for Childrenis a concise, accessible introduction to children’s literature. It covers the topics frequently addressed in children’s literature survey courses, including information about ways children’s literature is introduced to children in home and classroom settings.”-Lorinda Cohoon, University of Memphis