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Peer reviewedCharlton, Jane – Emergency Librarian, 1989
The criteria used by children in deciding whether they would like to read a particular book are discussed as a means of providing guidance to adults choosing books for children. The criteria discussed include titles, covers and inside illustrations, information provided on back covers, physical dimensions and print size, and the author's…
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
