A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature (9th Edition) / Rebecca J. Lukens, Jacquelin J. Smith, Cynthia Miller Coffel

A Critical Handbook of Children s Literature, Ninth Edition,gives future teachers, practicing teachers, librarians, and parents many examples of quality children s literature to guide them in choosing the best books for the classroom, library, or home. The Handbook analyzes children s books that showcase positive examples of the literary elements, formats, and genres that are the focus in the field of children s literature. The books are noteworthy children s books, from classics to favorites to just-published titles, all selected as thought-provoking, important, or motivating choices. The authors suggest that readers examine the Handbook and then apply the literary concepts to additional reading from today s ever-expanding selection of children s books.