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Growing and Knowing: A Selection Guide for Children's Literature (Hardcover)
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Growing and Knowing: A Selection Guide for Children's Literature (Hardcover)
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This book is designed to meet the needs of professionals working
with children and their books. Intented for use as a reference book
for library assistants and librarians, in children's libraries,
school libraries, resource centres, and general reference
libraries, it should also to provide sound information for trainee
librarians, teachers and parents. The primary function of this book
is to serve as a guide to the selection of books for children,
recognising the vast range of books published and the individual
rates of reading and social development of different children.The
first section focuses on 'The Child: Growing and Knowing through
Books', applying reading development theories of the 20th and 21st
century to the selection of specific books and covering the
characteristics of the various genres of children's literature,
including the classics and award winners.There is also coverage of
books for special situations and dilemmas and for children who are
reluctant to read, along with a section on electronic formats.The
second section focuses on 'The Professional: Knowing and Growing',
providing ideas for book promotion within the children's library or
school library and classroom.This section includes a contribution
from Tricia Kings and covers the selection of books for children
from ethnic groups communities through out the world.There are also
ideas for books for fathers and sons to enjoy reading together.
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