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Global Perspectives in Children's Literature
Evelyn B. Freeman
Barbara A. Lehman, both of The Ohio State University at Mansfield

ISBN-10: 0205308627
ISBN-13: 9780205308620

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 136 pp
Published: 10/12/2000

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This book presents a comprehensive discussion of international children's books and their use in K-8 classrooms.

Global Perspectives in Children's Literature reviews the status of children's literature around the world and elaborates on the benefits of international children's literature for both children's development and the curriculum. The book presents various genres such as picture books, fiction, informational books, and poetry. Issues in the field and criteria for selecting books are provided. History and contemporary trends are discussed and numerous books are described. Specific ways to share international books are presented as they relate to theme studies, specific content areas, visual literacy, and language arts.

  • Focuses on the relationship of global children's literature to children's growth and development, ways to share books, and their connection to literacy and the curriculum.
  • More than 200 children's books are reviewed to provide a rich resource for educators.
  • Presents criteria for selection and evaluation, provides profiles of authors, illustrators, and professional pioneers in the field, and offers ideas for incorporating international children's books in the classroom.



1.Introduction.

The Status of Children's Literature around the World.

The Historical Context of International Children's Literature.

Defining International Children's Literature.



2.The Value and Importance of International Children's Literature.

Introduction.

Benefits to Children.

Curricular and Instructional Benefits.

Conclusion.



3.Issues in International Children's Literature.

Availability of Global Children's Literature.

Authenticity in Global Children's Literature.

Translation of International Children's Books.

Publishing and Distributing International Children's Books.

Selecting and Evaluating Global Children's Literature.



4.Trends in Global Children's Literature: Focus on Genre.

Picture Books.

Fiction.

Informational Books.

Biography.

Poetry.

Folklore.



5.Sharing International Books across the Curriculum.

Theme Studies.

The Beauty and Power of Language.

Content Connections.

Genre Study.

Visual Literacy.

Conclusion.



References.


Children's Books Cited.


Appendix A: Hans Christian Andersen Award Recipients.


Appendix B: Mildred L. Batchelder Award Recipients.


Appendix C: Publishers of International Books.


Appendix D: Professional Resources for International Children's Literature.


Index of Subjects.


Index of Authors.


Index of Children's Books.


Six Profiles.

Mildred Batchelder.

Anthea Bell.

Niki Daly.

Uri Orlev.

Jella Lepman.

Tololwa Mollel.

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