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Byars, Betsy – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reflects on childhood memories of reading a number of books by Leo Edwards and Margaret Pedler. (EL)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Literature Appreciation
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Suggests that students authoring and publishing books for younger children can produce extraordinary results, not the least of which is the effect on children--the ones who make the books and the ones for whom they are made--as readers of literature. (AEA)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Literature Appreciation
Bond, Michael – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Discusses the author's childhood reading experiences, his thoughts about his "Paddington" books, his writing procedures, and considerations in writing books for children. (GT)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
Cooper, Susan – Horn Book Magazine, 1980
Analyzes the special qualities of a number of books (especially Walter de la Mare's "Come Hither") that have delighted the author as a child and as an adult. Pinpoints three qualities: a "tough" story, precise language, and creative imagery. (GT)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Emotional Response, Imagery
Kiefer, Barbara – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Notes shortcomings in research efforts intended to discover children's picture book preferences. Describes a research approach adapted from the field of anthropology, in which the researcher conducted observations and interviews as children respond to picture books in natural classroom settings. (EL)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Interest Research
Heins, Ethel L.; And Others – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Reviews a variety of books, both fiction and nonfiction, for young, intermediate, and older readers. Contains a special section of books with Christmas themes. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adults, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
