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Ediger, Marlow – 2002
For most children, library books capture their interests and motivate reading more than basal texts do. Choosing library books is highly informal, whereas textbook reading involves more formal, structured plans of teaching. There are a plethora of choices to make in types of literature available to children. These include folk tales, fairy tales,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Figurative Language