Profiles the life/work of the award winning picture-book author-illustrator Barbara Cooney. Includes her early development as an artist; early attempts at the picture-book form; experimentation with different media: watercolor, pen/ink with wash, charcoal, acrylics, pastels, and collage; later work that draws upon folk-art traditions; her love of…

The children's books listed and annotated in this book were selected by Canadian children's librarians; they represent the most informative and relevant books in print for children, providing knowledge and understanding of the Canadian environment and cultural milieu. Each entry indicates bibliographic information and availability.…

A LISTING OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE IS PRESENTED, CATEGORIZED AS FOLLOWS--(1) BIOGRAPHY AND FICTIONALIZED BIOGRAPHY, (2) LORE AND LEGEND, (3) STORIES AND NOVELS, AND (4) GENERAL INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND MATERIAL. (ES)

The search for Afro-American books was launched to find books which would give black children a sense of dignity and self-respect for their heritage and which would help white children appreciate their fellow Americans. The shortage of such books is discussed. Criteria is given for selecting and for evaluating children's books, especially in…

Descriptions are presented of the nature and value of the most common book forms for young children. (KP)

Attempts once again to put to rest the infamous "I cannot tell a lie" episode involving George Washington and a downed cherry tree. Appends an editor's note that states that William Bennett's "The Children's Book of Virtues" which perpetuates this infamous piece of "fakelore." (RS)

Outlines reasons for teaching black literature, black literature suitable for the intermediate grades, and experiences in teaching black literature. (MB)

Presents an annotated list of recently published books, in English, for children and teenagers, that reflect on the Puerto Rican and broader Latino experience. Recommended works for intermediate readers include folktales, country studies, and a sports biography. A critique is provided for each entry discussing its value, or problems, for both…

In this annotated bibliography for children and young adults, over twelve-thousand books dealing with Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Oceania are listed. Entries are presented by geographical area and categorized as nonfiction, biography, fiction and folklore, with a separate section on picture books from all countries. Four indices (author,…

Books listed in this bibliography are related to Appalachia in some way, and range from picture books to books classified as adult. Brief annotations from a variety of sources are provided for most of the titles, while grade levels are indicated for some of the books. Topics include pioneer history, folksongs, biographies, folk tales, Cherokee…

Lists new books for children according to age groups and the following categories: picture books, biography and history, folklore, gambling, bridges, genetics, and poetry. (JM)

Lists and annotates children's books that present Polish folklore and legends, biographies of famous Polish people, personal accounts of life in Poland, and stories about Polish Americans and people living in Poland. (ET)

Author and illustrator of children's books Paul Brett Johnson draws on his Appalachian roots for inspiration. While growing up in Knott County, Kentucky, he was exposed to the oral tradition of Appalachian storytelling while listening to his grandfather tell fantastic tales. His use of humor, regional settings, and wise animals presented from a…

Presents ideas for extending activities focusing on Paul Goble's books and Native Americans. Provides an annotated bibliography of Goble's books and lists audio recordings, video recordings, and biographical information. (PEN)

This teacher's manual is designed to accompany the third grade level of the kindergarten through grade six sequenced literature curriculum developed through the Instructional Television Service Section of the Nebraska Department of Education. The teacher's guide for each lesson provides the following information: title of the children's book…