Children’s Literature, Briefly
“Children’s Literature, Briefly” by Terrell A. Young is a practical overview of children’s literature published by Pearson Education in 2020. This 7th edition, comprising 350 pages, is written in English and aims to keep the focus on the books that children read, making it suitable for educators and those interested in the field.
Readers will find a concise introduction to various genres of children’s literature, designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the texts available for young readers from PreK to 8th grade. The book emphasizes the importance of engaging with children’s books directly, providing a framework and background information while maintaining an enjoyable, conversational tone. Topics such as education, teaching, and literary criticism are woven throughout, making this edition a valuable resource for professional development in the realm of children’s and young adult literature.
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A concise, engaging, practical overview of children’s literature that keeps the focus on the books children read.
This brief introduction to children’s literature genres leaves time to actually read children’s books. Written on the assumption that the focus of a children’s literature course should be on the actual books that children read, the authors first wrote this book in 1996 as a “textbook for people who don’t like children’s literature textbooks.” Today it serves as an overview to shed light on the essentials of children’s literature and how to use it effectively with young readers, from PreK to 8th grade. The authors use an enjoyable, conversational style to achieve their goal of providing a practical overview of children’s books that offers a framework and background information, while keeping the spotlight on the books themselves.
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