Eleven-year-old Harry Potter was a baby when his parents died and since that time he has been living with his horrible Uncle Vernon, dislikable Aunt Petunia, and truly disgusting cousin Dudley. Miserable and lonely, Harry is shocked when he receives a letter inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now living at this ...
Written when the author was still in high school, this is the story of Ponyboy, a teenage orphan who lives with his two older brothers. Members of the lower class known as the "Greasers," Ponyboy and his friends are at constant war with the "Socs," who represent the middle and upper classes. When Ponboy's best friend, Johnny, accidentally kills a ...
For courses in Children's Literature. This is a fresh, new edition of one of the most widely-respected sources for introducing future teachers to the wealth of literature available to children. The sixth edition is replete with expanded coverage of key topics, numerous new features, and an enhanced focus on multicultural literature. Its unique ...
A collection of moral tales for children which includes selections from Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and the Bible. These aim to inspire such virtues as compassion, honesty, loyalty and faith. This is the companion volume to "The Book of Virtues".
The fifth edition of Essentials of Children's Literature energizes children's literature study by offering a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature and by engaging students to share literature with children. Written as a "facts-only" approach for students and their instructors, this lucid text offers an abundance of ...
aHonest and precisea] everything about writing for children there is to know.a aJane Yolen, author Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting childrenas marketanow in a new and updated third edition. a[ Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to," ...
Mem Fox, an author of children's books and a literacy expert, shares her thoughts on why reading aloud to children is so important to their emotional and intellectual growth.
Everyone loves a children's book. And many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer - armed with a good story idea and a love of kids - to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Veteran children's book publishing executive and author Lisa Rojany Buccieri and author Peter Economy show you how, in ...
Since this book's debut, LITERATURE AND THE CHILD has become a popular choice in the children's literature market. The book covers the two major topical areas of children's literature -- genres of children's literature (e.g., picture books, folklore, etc.) and the use of children's literature in the classroom. The book is beautifully written and ...
Marlo Thomas' "New York Times" best seller is updated and repackaged for a new generation of young readers - it includes an audio CD in the back of the book with 4 free to be classics! Notable writers, artists, and musicians joined forces to produce this bestselling book which teaches children about tolerance and diversity. In this new edition, ...
The "New York Times Magazine" called Bloom "a colossus among critics . . . his enthusiasm for literature is a joyous intoxicant." In this enchanting anthology, Bloom brings his love of literature to the younger generation as he presents favorite poems and stories by well-known children's writers, and introduces works by authors better known for ...
Thoroughly updated and with new features, Literature for Today's Young Adults, Eighth Edition, the number one book in Young Adult Literature, continues to help teachers learn how to motivate teenagers to become life-long readers. Writing with the belief that students will have a better chance of becoming life-long readers if they have choices and ...
Designed to facilitate the use of children's books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children's literature for the classroom, library, or home. Unlike an anthology of children's literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this ...
"The 2009 CWIM" offers readers more than 650 listings for book publishers, magazines, agents, art reps and more. It is completely updated annually and is the most trusted source for children's publishing information."CWIM" also contains exclusive interviews with and articles by well-respected and award-winning authors, illustrators, and publishing ...
Are you looking for a brief introduction to children's literature genres that leaves time to read actual works of children's literature? This new, significantly revised and streamlined edition of Children's Literature, Briefly introduces the reader to the essential foundations of each children's literature genre, supported by practical features ...
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is "Knucklehead." Part memoir, part scrapbook, ...
This is your one-stop guide to writing and selling books for children. Get the tools you need to: develop story ideas that work; strengthen your writing skills; improve your work habits; write for different age groups; look at your work critically; submit proposals and manuscripts; find the right publisher for your work; understand and negotiate ...
This text shows readers how children's literature can capture the attention of K-8 students and foster a lifelong love of reading. The text covers learning about children's literature, understanding children's responses to literature, the history of children's literature, all the genres (beginning books, picture storybooks, traditional literature, ...
Filled with the timeless and delightful elements that have enchanted children for generations, this chunky little book contains fairy tales, nursery rhymes, stories, poems, songs, recipes, and early 20th century illustrations. 250 illustrations, 100 in color.
Great read-aloud selections for teenagers, families and teachers from the bestselling author of The New Read-Aloud Handbook. This collection of 48 works from newspapers, magazines, and books features works from Pete Hamill, Maya Angelou, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Gary Paulsen, and others.
The Pleasures of Children's Literature, Third Edition, offers an overview of children's literature in the context of current professional discussion of children's literature and reading. Focusing on controversial issues and designed to provoke thought and debate, this ground-breaking text examines literary response to and analysis of the entire ...
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