This practitioner-oriented introduction to literature for children ages 5–12 covers the latest trends, titles, and tools for choosing the best books and mater

Offers a fresh perspective on how to implement childrens literature across the curriculum in ways that are both effective and purposeful. It invites multiple wa

Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children’s literature. It focuses on t

Originally published in Australia by New Frontier Publishing in 2008.

“The study of children’s literature is not just about children and the books said to be for them; it is also about the societies and cultures from which the