This book provides in-depth coverage of children's literature with integrated reading methods in a concise, accessible format. Johnson emphasizes that reading, writing, discussing, and finding pleasure in children's books are essential tools in being able to recognize and recommend literature, and to being able to share the joy of children's literature with children themselves. This fully updated third edition includes up-to-date research, new book titles within each chapter, a greater focus on diversity and inclusion, and new sections on Activities for Professional Development and Print and Online Resources.
Part 1: An Introduction to Literature, Children, and Literacy - 1. The Books: Children s Literature; 2. Literacy: How Children Become Good Readers; Part 2: The Good Books Themselves - 3. Picturebooks: Beyond Words and Illustrations; 4. Traditional Literature; 5. Modern Fantasy; 6. Realistic Fiction; 7. Historical Fiction; 8. Poetry; 9. Nonfiction: Biographies and Informational Books; 10. Diverse Perspectives; 11. The New Literacies: The World of Online Children s Literature; Part 3: Children s Literature in the Classroom - 12. How Children Respond to Literature; 13. Reading to and With Children: Reading and Writing Aloud, Shared Reading and Writing, and Small-Group Reading; 14. Reading by Children: Independent Reading and Writing and Literature Circles.
