| Choosing Books for Children: A Commonsense Guide Contributor(s): Hearne, Betsy (Author), Stevenson, Deborah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0252069285 ISBN-13: 9780252069284 Publisher: University of Illinois Press OUR PRICE: $23.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: Newly available in paperback, this revised and updated third edition of Betsy Hearne's classic guide stands as the lodestar for navigating through the bewildering array of books for young readers. Hearne surveys everything from picture books, pop-up books, classics, and books for beginning readers to young adult titles, poetry, folktales, and factual books, with an annotated list of recommended titles accompanying each chapter. A gold mine of common sense and sound advice, her guide remains an indispensable tool for choosing books for children of all ages. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
| Dewey: 011.62 |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.04" W x 9.03" (0.83 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presents a tool for choosing books for children of all ages. This title offers practical guidance on sorting through the bewildering array of picture books, pop-up books, books for beginning readers, young adult titles, classics, poetry, olktales, and factual books. |