Ch. 1. Introduction to the world of children's literature -- Ch. 2. Elements of quality children's literature -- Ch. 3. The art of illustration -- Ch. 4. Early childhood books -- Ch. 5. Traditional literature -- Ch. 6. Modern fantasy -- Ch. 7. Animal fantasy -- Ch. 8. Multicultural literature -- Ch. 9. Contemporary realistic fiction -- Ch. 10. Historical fiction -- Ch. 11. Biography and autobiography -- Ch. 12. Informational books -- Ch. 13. Poetry and verse -- Ch. 14. Teaching reading through literature
