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Exploring Children′s Literature: Reading with Pleasure and Purpose

Exploring Children′s Literature: Reading with Pleasure and Purpose

Published in
2013
3.85
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Description

This book introduces the role of children′s literature in promoting reading for pleasure and creating lifelong readers. Focusing on a range of fiction relevant to the National Curriculum, it covers genres such as poetry, non-fiction, traditional stories and picture books. Concepts and terminology are explained through a wide range of examples. This revised edition includes -Investigative activities and practical exercises for personal or classroom use -Examples from world literature and work in translation highlighting the range of diverse material available for teaching inspiration -Coverage of social, cultural and political reading practices to increase understanding of factors that influence children′s reading experience -Coverage of disability and equality issues to help inform teaching strategies that overcome barriers to learning. This book is essential for students on PGCE, BEd and BA Education courses, and for teachers undertaking CPD in English, literacy or children′s literature. It provides useful support material for language coordinators and literacy consultants, and can be used to support distance-learning, as an aid to self-study, or as a course text.
Age
3-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages

Why to read

  • To gain a deeper understanding of the various genres and forms of children's literature, enabling educators, parents, and librarians to select age-appropriate and impactful texts for young readers.
  • To explore the critical role of children's literature in developing literacy skills, fostering imagination, and supporting emotional growth, which are essential for a child's overall development.
  • To benefit from the author Nikki Gamble's expertise in the field, as she provides insightful analysis and practical strategies for engaging children with literature in a meaningful way.
  • To discover new ways to encourage a love of reading in children, by learning how to present literature as a source of pleasure and a tool for understanding the world, thus nurturing lifelong readers.