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Dillard, Annie – American Educator, 1998
This memoir describes the author's childhood reading, its variety, and its importance in childhood and later life. The narrative clearly shows the role of reading in building the adult mind and the importance of libraries in a child's life. (SLD)
Descriptors: Authors, Child Development, Childhood Interests, Libraries
Peer reviewedNewton, Douglas P. – Educational Studies, 1995
Maintains that pictures are one constant aspect of children's books. Reviews research on whether pictures hinder or facilitate the development of reading skills in young children. Provides suggestions on when and where pictures might provide instructional support. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
