children's literature

Presents profiles of thirty-seven authors and illustrators of books for young readers, most from the twentieth century, each with a photograph, reproductions of book covers, quotations, interesting facts, and suggested resources for further study. Arranged alphabetically from Carmen Lomas Garza to Edward Lear.

Fairy tales, folklore, and famous stories from around the world are here presented in read-aloud language, with an introduction to each, further reading suggestions, and information about the authors.

Presents an account of the early career of Ted Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, describing how he adhered to strict literary guidelines while writing "The Cat in the Hat.".

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.

Children's illustrator and author Eric Carle talks about his life and his creative process. Watch as the author creates his pictures, remembers his childhood, and reflects on his life.

Provides an overview of the life and career of English author Roald Dahl.

Includes two episodes of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow. Features the books Watch the Stars Come Out by Diane Goode and My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States by Lee Bennett Hopkins. Along with the stories, the episodes feature a visit to Ellis Island and footage of immigrants arriving, a look at the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, a poetic tour of the United States, and a review of all 50 states.

Offers teaching tips, assessment ideas, grammar definitions, and specific mentor texts for teaching grammar in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Looks at the life and career of American author Judy Blume.