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Langton, Jane – Horn Book Magazine, 1973
Discusses the elements that make some children's fiction memorable. (TO)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Fantasy, Fiction
Hogarth, Grace – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Reviews L. Leslie Brooke's Johnny Crow picture books. Finds them still delightful after more than 70 years. (FL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Fantasy, Illustrations
Langton, Jane – Horn Book Magazine, 1973
Part one of a series by an author of children's literature, analyzing basic themes and techniques employed in creating children's literature. (RB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Fantasy
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Describes how children's poetry is becoming part of the poetic mainstream. Discusses the poetry of Robert Heidbreder, Dennis Lee, Lois Simmie, Raymond Souster, and sean o huigin.
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Fantasy
Lanes, Selma G. – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Reexamines Maurice Sendak's first children's book, published in 1956. Finds it to be filled with the characters, themes, and psychological concerns that were to become hallmarks of the writer-artist's mature works. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature
