xxiv, 407 pages : 24 cm Clear, concise, direct narrative that combines lists, examples, figures, and tables with prose make this brief, affordable, straightforward book the perfect guide to sharing literature with children in the classroom. Written by a well-respected author team, this resource is ideal for pre-service and in-service teachers alike, and much appreciated for its wealth of hands-on suggestions and ideas. Selective, up-to-date lists of recommended books are conveniently organized by sub-genre; multicultural and international children's literature is integrated throughout; and an up-dated color insert features recent illustrations from picture books (including examples of computer-generated art) and graphic novels Includes bibliographical references and indexes Part One. Children and Literature. Chapter 1. Learning about children and their literature --- Chapter 2. Learning about reading and literature --- Chapter 3. Learning about literature ---- Part Two. Categories of Literature. Chapter 4. Poetry --- Chapter 5. Picture books --- Chapter 6. Traditional literature --- Chapter 7. Modern fantasy --- Chapter 8. Realistic fiction --- Chapter 9. Historical fiction and biography --- Chapter 10. Informational books --- Chapter 11. Literature for a diverse society ---- Part Three. Literature in the School. Chapter 12. Planning the curriculum --- Chapter 13. Engaging children with literature ---- Appendices