A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature by Lukens, Rebecca J.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780205492183.

Designed to facilitate the use of childrens books from all genres, this exceptional resource helps teachers, librarians, and media specialists select the best children’s literature for the classroom, library, or home.Unlike an anthology of childrens literature, which includes selected chapters or text summaries, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded book teaches how to select quality childrens literature. Using the critical standards for all literature, examples of children’s books provide the basis for an explanation of critical principles and special issues in judging books for children.Taking readers through the definitions of literary terms such as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of childrens books. The book also includes chapters on rhymes, poetry, biography, and informational b