Title: A critical handbook of children's literature
First published: 1976
Description: Taking readers through the definitions of literary terms such as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Rebecca Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. Throughout the book, Lukens addresses a variety of issues in childrenrsquo;s literature. Thoroughly updated with new examples of literature from all genres, A Critical Handbook of Childrenrsquo;s Literature continues to be the best resource available for helping anyone who works with children select the best childrenrsquo;s literature for the classroom, library, or home.
Subjects: Books and reading, History and criticism, Children, Children's literature, Childrenʾs literature, Children's literature, history and criticism, Childrenʼs literature