Waterston, Elizabeth, 1922-

Children's literature in Canada / Elizabeth Waterston. - New York : Twayne Publishers, c1992. - xiv, 212 p. : ill ; 23 cm. - Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 823. Twayne's world authors series. Children's literature . - Twayne's world authors series ; TWAS 823. Twayne's world authors series. Children's literature. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-204) and index.

Nursery fare -- Traditional stories -- Imaginary voyages -- Animal studies -- Girls' chores -- Boys as heroes -- Historical fiction.

A summary and informative study of Canadian literature for children of all ages, including works by Margaret Atwood, Margaret Laurence, and Mordechai Richler.

Adult.

0805782648 (alk. paper) : $22.95

92024079


Children's literature, Canadian--History and criticism.
Children's literature, French-Canadian--History and criticism.
Children--Books and reading.--Canada
Canadian literature--History and criticism.
Children's literature--History and criticism.
Children--Books and reading.--Canada
French Canadian literature--History and criticism.

PR9193.9 / .W37 1992

810.9/9282