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Essentials of Children's Literature (8th Edition)

Essentials of Children's Literature

Penned By Kathy G. Short
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Essentials of Children's Literature (8th Edition)

Essentials of Children's Literature

Penned By Kathy G. Short
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In the new edition of this widely popular resource, the well-known, highly respected author team presents a brief compendium of information about and resources for helping future and new teachers share literature with children. Essentials of Children s Literature, 8/e is designed to awaken and motivate readers to the joy of reading. It presents a rich array of available trade books that can be used effectively to teach children s literature, while also ensuring coverage of the most important knowledge about literature and about teaching literature to children. Clear, concise, and direct, the book uses recommended book lists, examples, figures, and tables in combination with narrative and prose to empower teachers to free classroom time to involve children with literature."

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