PART 1 Children and Literature

            Chapter 1 Learning about Children and Literature

            Chapter 2 Learning about Reading and Literature

            Chapter 3 Learning about Literature

PART 2 Categories of Literature

            Chapter 4 Poetry and Plays

            Chapter 5 Picture Books

            Chapter 6 Traditional Literature

            Chapter 7 Modern Fantasy

            Chapter 8 Realistic Fiction

            Chapter 9 Historical Fiction

            Chapter 10 Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books

            Chapter 11 Literature for a Diverse Society

            Chapter 12 Planning the Curriculum

            Chapter 13 Developing Teaching Strategies

Appendix A Children’s Book Awards

Appendix B Professional Resources

Appendix C Children’s Magazines

Appendix D Transitional Books

Credits and Acknowledgements

Index to Children’s Books and Authors

Subject Index