children's literature, american

An illustrated collection of fables, folk tales, stories, poems, songs, and nonfiction by a variety of authors and illustrators.

Presents seventeen stories and poems with the theme of peace by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by famous illustrators such as Paul Zelinsky, the Dillons, and Maurice Sendak.

A collection of stories, poems, and non-fiction for beginning readers, by such authors as Dr. Seuss, Else Minarik, and Arnold Lobel.

Poems, prose, photographs, and paintings explore the African-American experience as seen through art and literature by blacks or about black subjects.

A collection of poems and short prose pieces in which Naomi Shihab Nye reflects on the topics that are most important to people, including love, memories, war, and the planet.

Collection of literature and art spanning the broad spectrum of cultures that make up the Hispanic-American heritage, from Spain and Portugal to Aztec and Maya, and from Christopher Columbus to C?sar Ch?vez.

Presents over three hundred booktalks designed to help teachers increase their students' interest in reading nonfiction books, arranged thematically in seven categories, including world war; dreamers, flyers, and innovators; and playing with words.

Study of Sendak's work that examines the linguistic and artistic structure from both a literary and visual perspective.

Study of Louise Fitzhugh's writing that introduces new biographical information and explores the relationship between her life and art.

Gives biographical information, surveys visual artistry, and presents critical analysis of each of Ellen Raskins' works for children.