Publisher's Synopsis
Appropriate for introductory courses in children's literature.
Written in a conversational tone, this brief text introduces readers to the nature and genres of children's literature and enumerates the authors' favorite books for various purposes. It provides a practical framework and background information while keeping the spotlight on the books themselves. At no extra expense, every copy of the book contains a powerful CD-ROM database listing more than 10,000 children's literature titles and allows users to easily select literature for various needs (now dual-platform).
