children's literature

A collection of stories, poems, and activities appropriate for rainy days.

Fourteen essays examine the ways gender is represented in children's literature, discussing such topics as depictions of female fragility and male strength, images of children in illustrated books, historical fiction, challenging gender stereotypes, and the role of educators.

An annotated guide to more than five hundred books written for African-American children; includes information on each book's title, age level, topic, author, and illustrator.

A collection of fairy tales, nursery rhymes, fables, and songs of childhood, with discussions of how a parent can effectively introduce them to children.

Provides suggestion for celebrating the birthdays of twenty seven authors in the classroom, and lists birthdays of many more. Highlights such authors as: Crosby Bonsall, James Flora, Bill Peet, Rebecca Caudill, Russell Hoban, and Jane Yolen.

Explains how educators can use young adult and children's literature to teach ESL students; includes activities, methods, classroom materials,and a reference list.

An updated talk with Naylor as she talks about her family and reads from her work. She offers her opinion of what makes a great book.

Contains over 450 stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for young children, each presented in English and Spanish; arranged by theme in nineteen categories, including animals, make believe, travel, and school days.

Provides strategies and ideas for implementing guided reading; Ideas reference specific books.