Choosing Books for Children: A Commonsense Guide

Choosing Books for Children: A Commonsense Guide
ISBN-10
0252069285
ISBN-13
9780252069284
Category
Children
Pages
229
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Authors
Deborah Stevenson, Betsy Gould Hearne

Description

Offers advice on how to choose books for children, and features essays about various genres of children's books, each followed by an annotated bibliography of recommended titles.

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