The Children S Literature Dictionary
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The Children S Literature Dictionary
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Author : Kathy Howard Latrobe
language : en
Publisher: New York : Neal-Schuman
Release Date : 2002
The Children S Literature Dictionary written by Kathy Howard Latrobe and has been published by New York : Neal-Schuman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Children categories.
Three hundred and twenty-five literary terms are defined and discussed with examples from children's books. Activities to help reinforce children's understanding of the terms are also suggested.
Historical Dictionary Of Children S Literature
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Author : Emer O'Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2010-11-22
Historical Dictionary Of Children S Literature written by Emer O'Sullivan and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-22 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature relates the history of children's literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on authors, books, and genres.
Dictionary Of Children S Fiction From Australia Canada India New Zealand And Selected African Countries
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Author : Alethea K. Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1992-10-23
Dictionary Of Children S Fiction From Australia Canada India New Zealand And Selected African Countries written by Alethea K. Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-10-23 with Literary Criticism categories.
Designed for librarians, teachers, and researchers who work with children's literature, this volume offers comprehensive coverage of a broad spectrum of award-winning fiction worthy of closer attention by scholars and further exposure to youngsters. Its 726 entries deal with the other English literature, comprising 263 works of fiction by 164 authors from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and selected African nations that publish books for young people in English. Books chosen for inclusion have been recognized as outstanding by library associations and award committees of various institutions, including Horn Book magazine, the Children's Book Trust of India, the Children's Literature Association of Nigeria, and other sources identified through the Centre for Children's Books at the National Book League in London, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), and Children's Books: Awards and Prizes, published by the Children's Book Council, Inc. Particular awards and citations are noted with the book entries, and a list of more than forty, with the awarding institution, is provided in the front of the volume. Entries on books include bibliographical data and identify the relevant subgenre of fiction; they describe the setting in time and place, offer a plot summary, identify characters, and provide a critical assessment. The biographical entries for authors note other writings, the book's place in the body of work, an assessment of artistry and critical recognition, and influences and sources of ideas. Additional entries deal with outstanding characters, memorable settings, and key motifs. All entries are mutally cross-referenced, and an extensive index will guide the researcher to particular subjects, including illustrators, as well as broad subjects, such as books written in the first person, settings by period, genres, and themes.
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction A M
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Author : Alethea Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1989
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction A M written by Alethea Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Literary Criticism categories.
Written for librarians, teachers, and researchers who deal with children's literature, this volume offers comprehensive coverage of nearly 400 British books for young people published from 1678 to the present. Books chosen for inclusion were drawn from those that have won recognized awards for literary merit or have been on lists citing works that should be part of any representative children's book collection. For each, the authors provide concise entries for authors, titles, characters, memorable settings, significant movements, and literary terminology. The result is an unusually complete overview of a broad spectrum of fiction recognized for merit by a wide variety of experts in children's literature. The dictionary section includes four types of entries: title, author, character, and miscellaneous or additional data. Every book has title and author entries; additional information is presented in character and miscellaneous entries where necessary. Author entries provide basic biographical data, focusing particularly on what in the author's life is most relevant to children's literature. Title entries include bibliographic information, a brief plot summary, sub-genre, setting, a critical evaluation, and any awards and citations. An extensive index enables the reader to locate books by period, topic, theme, and characters' names, as well as by author and title. The only one-volume compilation of the best in British children's fiction available to date, this book belongs on the shelves of every academic and public library. As a basic research tool, it will also be of significant value to teachers of children's literature, writers, and social historians.
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction
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Author : Alethea K. Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1989
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction written by Alethea K. Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Literary Criticism categories.
"This Dictionary is a companion to earlier works, by the same authors, that covered American children's fiction. This book contains 1,626 entries based on 387 books published from 1687 to 1985. . . . Many will enjoy simply browsing this fascinating reference book." Reference Books Bulletin
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction N Z
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Author : Alethea Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1989
Dictionary Of British Children S Fiction N Z written by Alethea Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Literary Criticism categories.
Written for librarians, teachers, and researchers who deal with children's literature, this volume offers comprehensive coverage of nearly 400 British books for young people published from 1678 to the present. Books chosen for inclusion were drawn from those that have won recognized awards for literary merit or have been on lists citing works that should be part of any representative children's book collection. For each, the authors provide concise entries for authors, titles, characters, memorable settings, significant movements, and literary terminology. The result is an unusually complete overview of a broad spectrum of fiction recognized for merit by a wide variety of experts in children's literature. The dictionary section includes four types of entries: title, author, character, and miscellaneous or additional data. Every book has title and author entries; additional information is presented in character and miscellaneous entries where necessary. Author entries provide basic biographical data, focusing particularly on what in the author's life is most relevant to children's literature. Title entries include bibliographic information, a brief plot summary, sub-genre, setting, a critical evaluation, and any awards and citations. An extensive index enables the reader to locate books by period, topic, theme, and characters' names, as well as by author and title. The only one-volume compilation of the best in British children's fiction available to date, this book belongs on the shelves of every academic and public library. As a basic research tool, it will also be of significant value to teachers of children's literature, writers, and social historians.
The Dictionary Of Characters In Children S Literature
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Author : Beverly Ann Chin
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Release Date : 2002
The Dictionary Of Characters In Children S Literature written by Beverly Ann Chin and has been published by Franklin Watts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Features characters alphabetically listed from popular books, including words, thoughts, and actions of the character, and a discussion of theme, plot, setting, and prizes won by the book.
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1985 1989
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Author : Alethea K. Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1993-04-13
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1985 1989 written by Alethea K. Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-04-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
A supplement to two earlier volumes on American children's fiction from 1859 to 1984, this new dictionary, the first of a projected series of five-year updates, covers 134 award-winning books published from 1985 to 1989 with detailed factual material and insightful critical appraisal. Included in the more than 400 entries are book title entries, which provide plot summary and literary analysis; author entries, which stress major contributions to children's literature and significant biographical facts; character entries, which identify and describe memorable characters and analyze characterization; and miscellaneous entries on certain settings and other elements needing additional explanation. An appendix classifies the books under major awards given for the period in question. The extensive index, while providing access to specific names and terms, also identifies broad themes and subjects relating to fictional genres, narrative structures, and elements of style and tone. Taken together with its predecessors, this volume will be valuable for use in university, school, and public libraries, and by librarians, educators, parents, and scholars of children's literature and American culture.
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1995 1999
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Author : Alethea K. Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2002
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1995 1999 written by Alethea K. Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Literary Criticism categories.
Children's literature mirrors changes in society, and books singled out for recognition reflect the standards and different interests of awards committees. This reference is a guide to American children's books that won awards between 1995 and 1999. Included are more than 750 alphabetically arranged entries for authors, titles, characters, and settings related to nearly 250 books. The volume demonstrates the growing number of multicultural works and novels about nontraditional families, while it also shows the continuing importance of historical fiction and the waning appeal of traditional adventure novels.
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1990 1994
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Author : Alethea Helbig
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1996-11
Dictionary Of American Children S Fiction 1990 1994 written by Alethea Helbig and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-11 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Critical commentary on those books that have been singled out for awards or have been placed on citation lists.