Books that invite talk, wonder, and play / edited by Amy A. McClure, Janice V. Kristo. - Urbana, IL : National Council of Teachers of English, c1996. - x, 335 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-323).

Booklist. School Library Media Quarterly (A.A.A.L.). Teacher Librarian.

Discusses the ways authors use language in a variety of genres to challenge and entertain young readers, explores books that promote cultural diversity, and includes essays by thirty-eight authors of Notable books in which they reflect on their own creative processes.

Professional Follett Library Resources.

0814103707 (pbk.)

95052945


Children's literature, American--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Children's literature--Authorship.
Children--Books and reading.
Language arts.
Children's literature--History and criticism.
Children's literature--Technique.
Children--Books and reading.
Language arts.

PS490 / .B66 1996

810.9/9287