Since this book's debut, LITERATURE AND THE CHILD has become a popular choice in the children's literature market. The book covers the two major topical areas of children's literature -- genres of children's literature (e.g., picture books, folklore, etc.) and the use of children's literature in the classroom. The book is beautifully written and illustrated to reflect the tone and feel of children's books. The authors pay careful attention to diversity and provide research-based information about teaching. Extensive booklists are provided for the student to use as an ongoing resource as well as teaching ideas that can be applied in future instruction. Significantly enhanced technology offerings on CD-ROM include an all-new video component featuring in-depth interviews with leading children's book authors and illustrators, an improved title search engine, and an online Tool Bank feature. Additionally, this book includes a four-month subscription to InfoTrac College Edition, and each chapter includes suggested articles from the prestigious HORNBOOK journal, as well as further suggestions for in-class discussion and outside writing assignments.
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"The pedagogical features are a significant strength across all the chapters of Literature and the Child. The "A Close Look AtÂ…" feature supports my course objective to focus on fewer specific works in depth rather than many books in a more superficial way. The profiles also add depth and interest."
"Both Chapters 13 and 14, on literature-based instruction, are strong contributions to the text. The specific information and detailed classroom vignettes put flesh on concepts covered in reading methods courses. Students donÂ't necessarily see how to use all these good childrenÂ's books in the classroom. They often donÂ't make the connection. These chapters answer the question my students most often ask, Â'how do I actually do this?"
"One of the main reasons I chose this text is because it does not get the reader "bogged-down" in examples of literature that the student may or may not be familiar with. The authors do a very good job at limiting examples to only the very best."
"The strengths of this text include the practical and clearly presented teaching ideas throughout the text."
"Literature and the Child is a thorough, engaging text. The figures and activity boxes in each chapter are my favorite features and what sets it apart from other childrenÂ's literature texts."
"Both Chapters 13 and 14, on literature-based instruction, are strong contributions to the text. The specific information and detailed classroom vignettes put flesh on concepts covered in reading methods courses. Students donÂ't necessarily see how to use all these good childrenÂ's books in the classroom. They often donÂ't make the connection. These chapters answer the question my students most often ask, Â'how do I actually do this?"
"One of the main reasons I chose this text is because it does not get the reader "bogged-down" in examples of literature that the student may or may not be familiar with. The authors do a very good job at limiting examples to only the very best."
"The strengths of this text include the practical and clearly presented teaching ideas throughout the text."
"Literature and the Child is a thorough, engaging text. The figures and activity boxes in each chapter are my favorite features and what sets it apart from other childrenÂ's literature texts."
About the Author
After teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms for several years, Lee Galda received her Ph.D. in English Education from New York University. A former professor at the University of Georgia, she is now a professor at the University of Minnesota where she teaches courses in children's literature and language arts. Dr. Galda is a member of the National Reading Conference, the National Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, the American Library Association, and the United States Board on Books for Young People. She also sits on the review boards of many professional journals. She was the Children's Books Department editor for THE READING TEACHER from 1989 to 1993, served as a contributing editor for THE RIVERBANK REVIEW, and was a Newbery Medal judge for the 2003 nomination. Author of numerous articles and book chapters, Dr. Galda recently co-authored a chapter on research in children's literature in the HANDBOOK OF READING RESEARCH, VOLUME III. Other recent chapters appear in the HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON TEACHING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, 2nd, and THEORETICAL MODELS AND PROCESSES OF READING, 5th. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and two children.
Bernice E. Cullinan is known both nationally and internationally for her work in children's literature. She has written more than 30 books on literature for classroom teachers and librarians, including LITERATURE AND THE CHILD, 5E, POETRY LESSONS TO DAZZLE AND DELIGHT, and THREE VOICES: INVITATION TO POETRY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM. She also has written a book for parents, READ TO ME: RAISING KIDS WHO LOVE TO READ. Dr. Cullinan is editor in chief of WordsongÂ--the poetry imprint of Boyds Mills Press, a Highlights for Children companyÂ--and has collected poems written by the recipients of the National Council of Teachers of English Award for Poetry in A JAR OF TINY STARS. She served as president of the International Reading Association, was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame and The Ohio State University Hall of Fame, and selected as the recipient of the Arbuthnot Award for Outstanding Teacher of Children's Literature. Dr. Cullinan lives in New York City.
Bernice E. Cullinan is known both nationally and internationally for her work in children's literature. She has written more than 30 books on literature for classroom teachers and librarians, including LITERATURE AND THE CHILD, 5E, POETRY LESSONS TO DAZZLE AND DELIGHT, and THREE VOICES: INVITATION TO POETRY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM. She also has written a book for parents, READ TO ME: RAISING KIDS WHO LOVE TO READ. Dr. Cullinan is editor in chief of WordsongÂ--the poetry imprint of Boyds Mills Press, a Highlights for Children companyÂ--and has collected poems written by the recipients of the National Council of Teachers of English Award for Poetry in A JAR OF TINY STARS. She served as president of the International Reading Association, was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame and The Ohio State University Hall of Fame, and selected as the recipient of the Arbuthnot Award for Outstanding Teacher of Children's Literature. Dr. Cullinan lives in New York City.
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The authors (Lee Galda, et al) of this textbook took a truly exciting and important subject, which I am extremely interested in, and produced the most tedious, lackluster, monotonous, yet overly expensive volume I have ever been REQUIRED to purchase. They should be ashamed for having made sharing the love of reading with children such a mind-numbing experience for future educators. Indeed, there are not enough synonyms in the English language to convey how dull this book is. Do not purchase it unless you absolutely must, and by all means get is a cheaply as possible.
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I ordered this book for a reading course. What a great book! I have used the book for almost all of my classes. It is a terrific reference book for reading research. I aso like that it is a hardcover book because I use it so much. Well written, well organized, great content, excellent reference resource. It also has a huge list of books for students that can be used throughout the full range of the curriculum. It is a teacher's guide to literacy. This is a super resource for reading teachers and reading coaches.
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Very useful,
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As a student, I hate buying textbooks that I hardly ever open and will never use but this book is great. So much information, graphics, charts... Not a difficult read either :)
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