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Freeman, Evelyn B.; Lehman, Barbara A.; Scharer, Patricia L.; Huang, Jui-Yi – Reading Teacher, 1998
Presents brief annotations of 40 children's books originating or published in countries around the world, some of them traditional tales, and all of them dealing with universals of childhood, such as delights, friendship, fantasy, individual identity, and contemporary living. (SR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature
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Nauman, Ann K. – Reading Teacher, 1987
Notes that with the growing diversity in ethnic backgrounds, school librarians are challenged to find materials to meet children's cultural needs. (JC)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Cultural Context
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Yaden, David – Reading Teacher, 1988
Cites research supporting the theory that young children need several exposures to a story for complete understanding and reports on a study involving six rereadings of one book to a five year old over a two week period in an effort to guide "literary" development. (NH)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education