Literacy and learning : an expeditionary discovery through children's literature / Suzanne W. Hawley, Carolyn V. Spillman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hawley, Suzanne W., 1943-

Contributor:

Spillman, Carolyn V.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children's literature, American--History and criticism.

Children's literature, American.

Children--Books and reading--United States.

Children.

Children--Books and reading.

United States.

Literacy--United States.

Literacy.

Physical Description:

xiii, 319 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2003.

Summary:

A basic textbook on the classifications and uses of children's literature in the elementary school. For pre-service teachers and undergraduate students in elementary education.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Primacy of Discovery: Foundations of Literacy 1

Chapter 2 Self-Discovery of Literacy: Emerging Readers and Writers 15

Chapter 3 Acquiring Literacy through Children's Literature: Continuation of Self-Discovery 35

Chapter 4 Steering Actions Guided by Character and Heart: Service and Compassion 49

Chapter 5 Lighting the Imagination: Having and Celebrating Wonderful Ideas in Children's Literature 67

Chapter 6 Literature that Touches the Heart: Empathy and Caring 83

Chapter 7 Meeting Life's Challenges: Successes and Failures 99

Chapter 8 Learning to Grow Together: Collaboration and Competition 115

Chapter 9 Joining Communities and Cultures: Diversity and Inclusivity 139

Chapter 10 Relating to the Universe and Fostering Stewardship: The Natural World 163

Chapter 11 Replenishing Energies: Solitude and Reflection 179

Chapter 12 The Literature Program in the Curriculum 205

Appendix Children's Book Awards 229.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-299) and indexes.

ISBN:

0810847310

0810847329

OCLC:

51323065