Children's Literature: Discovery for a Lifetime with CD-ROM (2nd Edition)

Stoodt, Barbara D.; Amspaugh-Corson, Linda B.; Stoodt-Hill, Barbara D.

ISBN 10: 0130877298 / ISBN 13: 9780130877291

Published by Pearson College Div (edition Subsequent), 2001

Supplements included. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0130877298-11-1-116

Synopsis:

For introductory courses in Children's Literature.

The goal of this book is to prepare future teachers to infuse literature into children's lives, to know to which books children will respond, and to promote continuing interest in books throughout their lives. The theme of literature for a lifetime is integrated throughout the book. The authors offer fresh ideas on how to share literature with children in authentic ways that will stimulate their responses.

From the Back Cover:

How do you captivate children with literature, promote a lifetime of reading?

This book's purpose is to educate teachers, librarians, and parents about the art of captivating and nurturing children's interest in books through this text readers will:

• Explore the content and distinctive characteristics of picture books, poetry, traditional literature, modern fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction books.
• Learn to understand, select, and evaluate children's literature.
• Become acquainted with authors and illustrators who serve as great models for classroom study.
• Discover authentic ways to stimulate children's response to literary experiences.
• Find out how to develop children's social and cultural consciousness by exploring literature-based units that cut across cultures..
• Engage in the use of extensive database located on the CD-ROM enclosed with the text. This database allows users to search for children's literature (by author, title, topic, high-interest, publisher, and award-winning distinctions).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Children's Literature: Discovery for a ...
Publisher: Pearson College Div (edition Subsequent)
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Subsequent.