Understanding Children's Books
A Guide for Education Professionals

Edited by:

Prue Goodwin - Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books

Courses:
Children's Literature/Methods | Elementary Reading Methods | Secondary Reading/Literacy

July 2008 | 144 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Children's books play a vital role in education, and this book helps you to choose books that have the most to offer young children. Each chapter reflects on a different theme or genre and their role in educational settings, and recommends ten 'must reads' within each one.

The themes covered include:

Books for babies
Literature for the very young
Narrative fiction
Books in translation
Poetry
Picture books
Graphic texts

Early years professionals, childcare professionals, and teachers working with children from the nursery stage to 14 years will find this book a fascinating and useful resource.

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Prue Goodwin

Introduction To Children's Books

Liz Attenborough

Books For Babies

Margaret Perkins

Literature For The Very Young

Vivienne Smith

Learning To Read Or Be A Reader

Prue Goodwin

Books For Young Independent Readers

Catriona Nicholson

Narrative Fiction

Gillian Lathey

Books In Translation

Nikki Gamble

Non-Fiction In Literary Form

Michael Lockwood

Poetry

Mel Gibson

Picture Books

All three books just reviewed have been placed on module booklists and copies for the library are either on order or will be at the next available opportunity. Many thanks.

Mrs Marie Helks

Education , York St John University College

October 13, 2009

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An excellent publication which provides both students and teachers alike with a wealth of information regarding the world of children's books.
All of the contributors combine theory with a lot of practical advice.

Mrs Tracy Parvin

Education , Canterbury Christ Church University

September 30, 2009

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