Nancy A. Anderson, EdD

Biography| My Works| Discussion

Chapter 1:
Introduction to the World of Children’s Literature

Chapter 2:
Elements of Quality Children’s Literature

Chapter 3:
The Art of Illustration

Chapter 4:
Early Childhood Books

Chapter 5:
Traditional Literature

Chapter 6:
Modern Fantasy

Chapter 7:
Animal Fantasy

Chapter 8:
Multicultural Literature

Chapter 9:
Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Chapter 10:
Historical Fiction

Chapter 11:
Biography and Autobiography

Chapter 12:
Informational Books

Chapter 13:
Poetry and Verse

Chapter 14:
Teaching Reading through Literature

Elementary Children’s Literature

Elementary Children's Literature: Infancy through Age 13 (3rd ed)

• Reader-friendly text that has relevance for both teachers and parents

• Extensive bibliographies of recommended books in each chapter

• Exclusive chapter on animal fantasy, the most popular genre for young children

• Helpful information on teaching reading through literature

• New chapter on the Art of Illustration in children’s books, including visual elements of artistic design, styles, and media/techniques

• Current literary issues and ideas for integrating literature and technology in all chapters

• Unique chapter written by minority literature specialists, featuring works by minority authors and illustrators

• Information on Dewey decimal system of classification for library books

• Glossary of more than 200 literary terms

Selected Works

Nonfiction

What Should I Read Aloud? A Guide to 200 Best-Selling Picture Books
Providing guidance for teachers, parents, and grandparents on books to select for their children, based on sales for the past 100 years

Textbook

Elementary Children’s Literature: Infancy through Age 13 (3rd ed) Allyn & Bacon / Pearson (2010) ISBN 0137151438
A study of children’s literature for beginners, including many practical teaching tips

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