Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide [Paperback]

Barbara Kiefer (Author), Cynthia Tyson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0073403830 | ISBN-13: 978-0073403830 | Edition: 1

Based on the classic text originally authored by Charlotte Huck, this new brief text provides essential information for designing literature programs that will capture the attention of pre-K-to-8 students and foster a lifelong love of reading. Expertly designed in a vibrant, full-color format, this streamlined text not only serves as a valuable resource by providing the most current reference lists and examples from which to select texts from all genres, but it also emphasizes the critical skills needed to search for and select literature--researching, evaluating, and implementing quality books in the pre-K-to-8 classroom--to give readers the tools they need to evaluate books, create curriculum, and share the love of literature. It includes unique features that spur critical thinking and direct application in the classroom and curriculum.

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About the Author

Barbara Kiefer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University where she teaches courses in Reading and Children’s Literature. Originally trained in art education, she taught grades 1-5 in several regions of the U.S. and in overseas schools. She has served as chair of the Elementary Section Committee of the National Council of Teachers of English and as a member of the NCTE Executive Board and was a member of the 1988 Caldecott Award Committee of the American Library Association. She has also served as chair of the NCTE/CLA notable Trade Books in the Language Arts committee and the Children’s Book Council/International Reading association Joint Committee. She has published articles and book chapters about reading and children’s literature. She is the author of THE POTENTIAL OF PICTUREBOOKS: From Visual Literacy to Aesthetic Understanding, the co-author of AN INTEGRATED LANGUAGE PERSEPCTIVE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL with Christine Pappas and Linda Levstik and the sixth and seventh editions of Huck et al.: CHILDREN’S LITERATURE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 1 edition (March 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073403830
• ISBN-13: 978-0073403830
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, October 3, 2011

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Very informative and complete text book. Accessible chapter tests are great to help in the learning process. Great addition to books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book ever, January 9, 2012

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This review is from: Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide (Paperback)

This is the first book to ever address serious controversial topics in children's literature, it is a must for every elementary school teacher and parent. The text uses a plan of how to introduce and educate children about how to handle tough topics with the care and appreciation of children's literature. EXCELLENT BOOK.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Satisified, May 23, 2009

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I needed this children's book for a summer class I was taking. I was very happy to see that it came within 2-3 days. I paid half of what I would have paid in my University bookstore. Very happy with the purchase and would buy from them again!