xx, 499 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Contents
Machine derived contents note: Part I: THE BOOKS. 1. Literature for Young Readers. 2. Literature in the Lives of Young Readers. Part II: CHILDREN AND BOOKS: GENRES IN LITERATURE FOR YOUNG READERS. 3. Picturebooks: A Unique Format in Children's Literature. 4. Poetry and Verse. 5. Folklore. 6. Fantasy and Science Fiction. 7. Contemporary Realistic Fiction. 8. Historical Fiction. 9. Biography. 10. Nonfiction. 11. Literature in Action: Preschool and Primary Grades. 12. Literature in Action: Intermediate Grades and Middle School. Appendix A: The History of Children's Literature. Appendix B: Selected Children's and Young Adult Book Awards. Appendix C: Resources. Appendix D: Publisher Addresses. Appendix E: Children's Magazines and Newspapers. Glossary of Literacy Terms. Professional References. Children's Literature References. Author and Title Index. Subject Index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-466) and indexes
