Are you looking for a brief introduction to childrens literature genres that leaves time to actually readchildrens books? This new edition of Childrens Literature, Briefly introduces the reader to theessentials of each genre, supported by criteria to make good judgments about books and activities to advance literacy in the classroom. Part 1provides foundational information on literature, Part 2 addresses each genre individually, and Part 3covers the classroom information that makes literature an integral part of teaching. As new teachers build their classroom library, the brevity of this affordable new edition ensures readers have the resources to purchase and time to read actual childrens literature.

 

 

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Pearson Education (US) .

Michael O. Tunnell is the author of several books for young readers, as well as educational books in the field of children's literature. A longtime scholar of Lloyd Alexander's work and a professor of children's literature at Brigham Young University, Mr. Tunnell lives in Orem, Utah.