The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists
The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists

Author: Joanna Sullivan

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Published: 2004-01-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780787965952

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This unique book is written for teachers, parents, librarians and anyone who is seeking quality literature for children (preschoolers through grade 6). The book is filled with wide-ranging lists of titles organized by grade level, theme, and content areas. This comprehensive resource simplifies your search by selecting the most useful information from websites, teacher resources, award listings, and publications that are available on children’s literature. For quick access and easy use, the lists are printed in full-page format and organized into five sections.

Books Children Love (Revised Edition)
Books Children Love (Revised Edition)

Author: Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2002-10-30

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 1433516349

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A love for reading is one of the most precious gifts that we can give children. It nurtures their imagination and creativity, lets them explore other worlds, and opens their minds to new truths and knowledge in appealing, inspiring ways. But how can we sort through thousands of children's books to discover the really worthwhile ones? Elizabeth Wilson offers us a newly revised, comprehensive guide to the very best in children's literature. Just as in the original volume, she comments on the tone and content of excellently written, captivating books in over two dozen subject areas. Hundreds of new titles have been added while retaining timeless classics and modern favorites-all of which respect traditional values. So that no matter what the children's ages are or whether they love fact or fiction, you can trust these books to share things that you can believe in and kids will delight in.

The Literature Lover's Book of Lists
The Literature Lover's Book of Lists

Author: Judie L. H. Strouf

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1999-09-15

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 0735201218

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Wonderful for browsing, and invaluable for finding specific information, Literature Lovers Book of Lists is a compendium of useful and sometimes whimsical information for anyone who loves books and loves to read, at any age or reading level. It is organized into nine sections and provides nearly 200 lists relating to genres, authors, characters and settings, awards, literary terms with their definitions and much more. There are even lists of books of prose and poetry available on audiocassettes. If it has to do with literature, this book has the answers. What book has had the longest run on The New York Times best-seller list? Who is the only four-time winner of the Pulitizer Prize for drama? What is the complete list of Shakespeare's plays and poems? Who are some of the most notable African American authors? What are the three main variations of the sonnet? What famous writers belonged to The Bloomsbury Group? Literature Lovers Book of Lists is both exciting and informative at the same time.

The Book Tree
The Book Tree

Author: Elizabeth McCallum

Publisher: Canon Press & Book Service

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1591280508

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Literary habits naturally give way to literary affections. Once upon a time, a carpenter entered a forest and happened upon a wolf wearing a feathered cap. Quick -- whose side are you on? If you don't know, we suggest reading a hearty round of fairytales. Stories provide a roadmap for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it's easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes -- from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, somewhen else. For those beginning to read for the first time or those beginning to read again, The Book Tree will drop golden apples in your lap, until you can climb high enough to pick for yourself.

Hit List for Children 2
Hit List for Children 2

Author: Beverley Becker

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2002-04-22

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780838908303

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, A Wrinkle in Time, Blubber, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - these are some of the most beloved, and most challenged, books, Leaving controversial titles such as these out of your collection or limiting their access is not the answer to challenges. The best-selling Hit List series gives you the information you need to defend challenged books with an informed response, all the while ensuring free access to young book lovers. Featuring 24 hot button books, Hit List for Children 2 presents a who's who of children's literature writers including Dahl, Allard, Blume, Rowling, Stine, L'Engle, Lowry, and Naylor. With a profile of each book that includes its plot, characters, published reviews, awards and prizes, and author resources, you will be prepared to answer even the toughest attacks. The most recent and compelling challenges are also discussed so that you will be prepared to address specific points. Eleven new books have been added to the second edition including Mommy Laid an Egg, the Alice series, Witches, and Guess What? For any librarian who feels alone on the front lines of the free access debate, the appendix reassuringly details wha

Rosie and the Rustlers
Rosie and the Rustlers

Author: Roy Gerrard

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780833582072

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Rosie and her wranglers meet up with Greasy Ben and his gang in this rollicking tale of adventure. "The Old West has never been more appealing than in this rip-roaring tale of ranchers vs. rustlers [with] clever, charming, and detailed watercolor illustrations." --"School Library Journal"

Books Under Fire
Books Under Fire

Author: Pat R. Scales

Publisher: ALA Editions

Published: 2021-04-22

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780838949825

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Featuring a timely and diverse cross-section of frequently targeted titles, complete with many quotes and comments from authors whose works have been challenged, this book will be an important tool for library managers, children's and YA librarians, and teachers.

100 Best Books for Children
100 Best Books for Children

Author: Anita Silvey

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781417726554

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Silvey's 35 years in children's book publishing inform this authoritative list of essential reading for kids of all ages. In addition to the 100 best, extensive lists of books to meet special needs and interests as well as classics, selected by age

The Pleasures of Children's Literature
The Pleasures of Children's Literature

Author: Perry Nodelman

Publisher: Pearson College Division

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780801332487

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Offers an overview of children's literature in the context of professional discussion of children's literature and reading. Focusing on controversial issues and designed to provoke thought and debate, this text examines literary response to and analysis of the field of literary texts written by adults for children.