children's literature

Bibliography: p. 140-144. A critical study of Potter's Peter Rabbit series.

Contains three four-week, cross-curricular thematic units about the fall season for students in kindergarten through third grade, based on picture books by Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, Tomie dePaola, Eve Bunting, and many others.

Part picture book, part activity book, this step-by-step beginner's guide to putting your pens and pencils to paper is packed with prompts, exercises, tips, jokes and inspiration for telling your own story.

"Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the life and work of illustrator, Quentin Blake.

"Historian Leonard S. Marcus shares his . . . knowledge of this global cultural phenomenon in the definitive reference work on children's book illustration. The author . . . highlights an international roster of 101 artists of the last 250 years whose touchstone achievements collectively chart the major trends and turning points in the history of children's book illustration"--OCLC.

Thirteen leading authors of books for young people speak out about the experience of having their work challenged or banned in the United States today. In interviews, they reflect on the nature of freedom of expression, the impact of censorship, and the support network that has grown up to defend against attempts to limit those rights. Readers will grasp more fully what is at stake when freedom of expression comes under threat, and of the history that lies behind contemporary First Amendment challenges.

A picture book biography of legendary children's book editor, Ursula Nordstrom.

A picture book biography of children's book editor, Ursula Nordstrom"--Provided by publisher.