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Peer reviewedReutzel, D. Ray; Gali, Kari – Reading Psychology, 1998
Finds a generalizable pattern that is learned and followed by most children when they select books. Suggests that refinements and elaborations are best demonstrated by "outlier" behaviors atypical to the basic book-selection routine. Shows children typically select books based upon the physical characteristics of the book and a holistic,…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Childhood Attitudes, Elementary Education, Reading Interests
