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A librarian and authoritative reviewer provides practical guidelines to help other librarians, parents, teachers, childrens literature students, and general readers evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a childrens book and write reviews for a particular audience. n nAn invaluable resource for professionals who wish to write book evaluations--and for all serious fans of childrens literature n nThis revised edition of From Cover to Cover offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of childrens literature and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read.n nA brief, updated introduction clearly explains how childrens books evolve from manuscripts into bound books and the importance of the many different parts of a book (jacket flaps, title page, copyright, etc.) and changes in the childrens book industry, such as the creation of two new major genre awards. In addition, the author demonstrates how to think about and critically evaluate several different genres of childrens books.n nIncluded are sections about books of information (and the authors responsibility to document sources); traditional literature (myths, legends, tall tales, folktales); poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs; picture books; easy readers and traditional books; and fiction and graphic novels. There is also a concluding chapter on how to write reviews that are both descriptive and analytical, including a segment on childrens literature blogs.n nUpdated material includes: n n-An introduction that reflects the many changes in the childrens book industryn n-A section on genres, including a discussion of graphic novelsn n-A section on childrens literature blogsn n-An introduction of two new major genre awards: the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Awardn n-And more than 90% of the books cited have been updated from the first edition to more recent publications n
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Brand: Kathleen T. Horning
