children's literature

Explores the elements of Roald Dahl's characters through interviews with the author, readings from his books, animated scenes from his plots, and captioned demonstrations of his various writing devices. Examines Dahl's four rules of writing: make your readers laugh, make your readers squirm, enthrall your readers, and excite your readers.

Explains how Roald Dahl created interesting children's characters through the use of exaggeration, metaphors, and similies. Also explores the characteristics of good and evil figures in children's books. Includes interviews with Roald Dahl, readings from his books, animated scenes from his plots, and captioned demonstrations of his various writing devices.

Provides descriptions of more than 850 books, arranged into twenty-four general topics, that can be used for background research, unit study, or pleasure reading by students in preschool through grade six.

Harold Littlebird reads "The legend of the Indian paintbrush" retold by Tomie de Paola. It is the story of an Indian boy's journey as he follows his visionquest to find the special gift for his people. Host LeVar Burton visits Taos, New Mexico, where he talks with three Pueblo artists. Barbara Feldon reads "The life cycle of the honeybee" by Paula Z. Hogan. Host LeVar Burton visits a beekeeper and examines a beehive.

A collection of simple stories, a poem, a fairy tale, and easy-to-follow instructions for making a hat.

Spiral binding. Presents activities that link social studies with children's fiction.

Provides suggestions for helping young children learn to love reading and presents annotated lists of books appropriate for each age group.

An annotated listing of about 11,000 titles for children through the sixth grade.

Resource guide to culturally authentic materials and programs presenting basic titles and practical program ideas.

Steven Kellogg, author and illustrator of children's books, takes the viewer on a tour of his home/studio and describes his art and inspirations.