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Children's Books in Children's Hands: An Introduction to Their Literature (3rd Edition)

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This book offers indepth information about a variety of topics concerning childrens literature. In the first chapters it focuses on the development of children and their perceptions of literature at different ages. It then informs the reader about the historical development of children's literature. The biggest part of the book, however, is about the different genres of literature available. What I liked about this book was that it offered many examples and reading samples. It also included several essays from children book authors who wrote about their profession. The teaching aids and the recommended reading at the end of each chapter proved helpful. However, some areas of this book, such as this one, are only helpful to people interested in child education as a profession.

It is so important for college students that are majoring in education to get their hands on good teaching material on children's literature. Children's Books in Children's Hands is a fantastic piece to have in their educational tool box. Children's books that are current, great teaching suggestions and even though there is a chapter on diversity, this book displays diverse books throughout. And BRAVO to the authors on "Chapter 5: International Literature" for not putting this as an aside topic, adding it on at the back of the textbook OR including it with "multicultural books". International books should stand alone to be recognized and appreciated. Perhaps this will help the readers of this book not to be afraid to teach them.

The resources are rich along with the "recommended books" lists. "Myeducationkit" is something that I pray will enrich my students knowledge on children's books forever!

I look forward to co-teaching with this book and having my students get their hands on it. It may be a little costly but it is an investment that can be used once they leave my classroom and enter their own.

This book is very useful and easy to read.It is a requirement for one of my classes but its not a bad read.

This is a wonderful book with very thorough references and beautiful illustrations. It has all the information you need for definitions and a bountiful selection of excerpts from different children's books. Highly recommended.

When i ordered this book for my class i was extremely worried that it would be in horrible condition or the wrong book. Seeing as i had never ordered a book online i figured that those were the concerns most people had. When i received the book not only was it the correct book, but its condition was unreal. it said used and i could have sworn it was new!

This book is in pretty good shape. A few pages are bent but other then that it is fine. Their is also some highlighting on the pages which personally helps me pick out important topics.