Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature (8th Edition), Hardcover, 8 Edition by Norton, Donna E.

Hardcover: 8 Edition
9780137028757
013702875X

Publication Date: 2010-03-19
Publisher: Pearson
Hardcover : 640 pages
Edition: 8 Edition
Author: Norton, Donna E.
ISBN-10: 013702875X
ISBN-13: 9780137028757

Product Description No text better prepares you for evaluating, choosing, and sharing quality children’s literature than Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children’s Literature. This streamlined eighth edition continues to provide a visually stunning, theoretically sound, comprehensive overview of children’s literature. Sharpened focus on contemporary issues in the field, deepened coverage of biography and informational books, and newly integrated technology give this new edition added relevance in the changing field. In addition to the text's contemporary and valuable information on literature for younger readers, some of the brightest stars of children’s literature lend their talents to the new edition, providing insight into the craft and addressing the changing needs of middle grades readers. Review In comparison to the children's literature books on the market, this book rises above the others in every aspect! This is a remarkable book. Nancy Thornberry, Texas A&M University   This book provides a great reference and resource for teachers and those who will be teaching. Daniel Holm, Indiana Univeristy, South Bend   The teaching recommendations and literature suggestions are superb! Ruth A. Oswald, University of Akron From the Back Cover No text better prepares you for evaluating, choosing, and sharing quality children’s literature than Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children’s Literature. This streamlined eighth edition continues to provide a visually stunning, theoretically sound, comprehensive overview of children’s literature. Sharpened focus on contemporary issues in the field, deepened coverage of biography and informational books, and newly integrated technology give this new edition added relevance in the changing marketplace. In addition, some of the brightest stars of children’s literature lend their talents to the new edition, providing insight into the craft and addressing the changing needs of middle grades readers.   Evaluating and Sharing This text will prepare you to appreciate, evaluate, and share children’s literature by examining the most important elements of the literature and by addressing the needs and interests of its readers. A full chapter, Chapter 3, is devoted to evaluating and choosing literature for children. Evaluation Criteria boxes in every genre chapter outline exactly what you need to look for in quality literature. Teaching With pages ending every genre chapter share classroom-tested suggestions for using literature in your teaching.   Voices from the Field The hottest topic in children’s literature, adolescent literature can be a complex issue. The eighth edition tackles it head on, turning to the pros to find out how to evaluate literature written for readers in grades 4 through 8, and learning how to compel this group of readers at risk of losing interest in reading. New! Jack Gantos discusses the teacher’s role in keeping 4th through 8th graders interested in reading. New! Nancy Farmer tells us how she works to engage readers in the middle grades. New! Naomi Shihab Nye talks about the truth in poetry that engages young adolescent readers. New! Joseph Bruchac tells us how we can mentor middle graders into becoming lifelong readers.   Through the Eyes of an Author, Through the Eyes of a Child This two part feature begins with exclusive interviews with some of the creative geniuses that makes children’s literature fascinating, then goes on to share a child’s response to their work. New! Mo Willems tells us how he generates ideas, then 5-year-old Ruby shares her feelings about Willems’s Leonardo the Terrible Monster. New! Susan Guevarra tells us what inspires her art and 9-year-old Hayden responds to her artwork in Chato and the Party Animals. New! Robert Burleigh talks about the poetry of writing children’s books, and 4-year-old Eva tells us her favorite things about his new picture book Clang! Clang! Beep! Be