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Orvig, Mary – Horn Book Magazine, 1974
Reviews the life and works of Kornei I. Chukovsky and discusses his contribution to children's literature. (RB)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literary Criticism
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
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Discusses and compares two poetry anthologies, "The Poet's Tongue," compiled by W. H. Auden and John Garrett, first published in 1935, and "The Rattle Bag: An Anthology of Poetry," compiled by Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes, recently published. (FL)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Literary Criticism
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1979
Discusses recent books of poetry for children, as well as standards for children's poetry and ways of teaching poetry. Discusses a poem from an award-winning book by Ted Hughes to show how a poem can be read for enjoyment. (GT)
Descriptors: Awards, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Elementary Education
Maguire, Gregory – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews new novels on the aftermath of nuclear war, children as guerilla fighters, and young lovers in Nazi Germany. (CRH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Book Reviews, History
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
