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Tucker, Nicholas – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Discusses G. K. Chesterton's views on children's literature and the importance of children reading for enjoyment. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
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
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Bookstore owner advocates freedom for children in exploring and choosing books. Regrets tendencies of some adults to curb children's curiosity and self-displayed interests, while complaining of the child's lack of interest in reading. (SD)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Bookstores, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
