This book is based on the belief that deep subject knowledge of language and literature provides a foundation for effective teaching and learning. It provides a comprehensive ...

Having a good working knowledge of children′s literature is vital for primary teachers; the best way to develop switched-on young readers is to ensure they get access to high ...

Family Fictions provides an introduction to the history of family stories in children's literature and an in-depth critical study of the works of Jacqueline Wilson, Anne Fine ...

Dance is a visually exciting series that takes a look at the many different styles of dance. Each book covers the history and develpment of a style, from its early origins to ...

What does literacy mean in the 21st century? How can information and communications technology (ICT) contribute to the development of traditional literacy? And how do our ...

A retelling of the classic fable about a hen who tried to get others to help her. This is a wordless book.

This critical guide provides a concise yet comprehensive history of British and North American children's literature from its seventeenth-century origins to the present day ...

The Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature relates the history of children's literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and ...