FROM CVR TO CVR: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books | Revised Edition

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Author: Horning, Kathleen T
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“[A] beautifully written how-to manual, which also manages to present a treatise on what is best in children’s literature and why. . . . An excellent resource.” —Booklist This revised edition of From Cover to Cover offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children’s literature and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read. An updated introduction explains how children’s books evolve from manuscripts into bound books and the importance of the many different parts of a book (jacket flaps, title page, copyright, etc.) and changes in the children’s book industry, such as the creation of two new major genre awards. In addition, the author demonstrates how to think about and critically evaluate several different genres of children’s books. Included are sections about books of information; traditional literature (myths, legends, tall tales, folktales); poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs; picture books; easy readers and traditional books; and fiction and graphic novels. There is also a concluding chapter on how to write reviews that are both descriptive and analytical, including a segment on children’s literature blogs. Updated material includes: •Information on the many changes in the children’s book industry •A section on genres •A section on children’s literature blogs •An introduction of two new major genre awards: the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award •And more than 90% of the books cited have been updated from the first edition to more recent publications! “[A] very complete resource that will continue to be the venerable reference tool.” —School Library Journal “An excellent guide.” —ALA Booklist

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