Children's Literature, Briefly (2nd Edition)

Written in a conversational tone, this brief book introduces readers to the nature and genres of children's literature and enumerates the authors' favorite books for various purposes. Expands the booklists at the end of each chapter to include Ten Picture Books, Ten Easier to Read, Ten of Our Favorites, and Twenty to Thirty Others We Like. Keeps booklists and other topics related to literature brief in order to allow time for reading children's literature. For educators and administrators.