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Perspectives on Criticism.
Kingsbury, Mary – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Discusses the current state of criticism of children's literature and calls for its improvement. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Critical Decisions: Reflections on the Changing Role of a Children's Book Reviewer.
Moss, Elaine – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes experiences as a children's book critic and as editor of the annual "Children's Books of the Year" for the National Book League. (FL)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Decision Making, Literary Criticism
Pollen in the Wind
Durell, Ann – Horn Book Magazine, 1974
Examines the role of "The Horn Book Magazine" in reviewing and promoting children's literature in the past 50 years. (RB)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
A Second Look: Mr. Popper's Penguins.
Jameyson, Karen – Horn Book Magazine, 1988
Recalls the captivating characters; tidy, confident writing and winsome illustrations in the 50-year-old minor masterpiece, "Mr. Popper's Penguins." (SD)
Descriptors: Authors, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Illustrations
A Second Look: Owls in the Kitchen.
Pearson, Kit – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Examines a book for children written by Farley Mowat, one of Canada's most popular and respected adult authors and a supporter of animal's and native's rights. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Early Experience, Imagery
News from the North.
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Describes how children's poetry is becoming part of the poetic mainstream. Discusses the poetry of Robert Heidbreder, Dennis Lee, Lois Simmie, Raymond Souster, and sean o huigin.
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Fantasy
Letter from England: Right for Their Time.
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1983
Discusses and compares two poetry anthologies, "The Poet's Tongue," compiled by W. H. Auden and John Garrett, first published in 1935, and "The Rattle Bag: An Anthology of Poetry," compiled by Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes, recently published. (FL)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Literary Criticism
News from the North.
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1987
Reports on three new illustrated children's books with settings in the frozen Far North: "Zoom Away" by Tim Wynne-Jones and Ken Nutt, "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Ted Harrison, and "A Candle for Christmas" by Jean Speare and Ann Blades. (NKA)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction
A Second Look. "The Prince and the Pauper."
Peck, Richard – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reviews Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper." Discusses Twain's use of realism and language in writing about life in London in 1547. (EL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Usage, Literary Criticism, Literature
A Second Look: "A Pattern of Roses."
Townsend, John Rowe – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews K.M. Peyton's novel as worthwhile reading despite some dated plot contrivances. (CRH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Letter from England: Inside Poetry.
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1979
Discusses recent books of poetry for children, as well as standards for children's poetry and ways of teaching poetry. Discusses a poem from an award-winning book by Ted Hughes to show how a poem can be read for enjoyment. (GT)
Descriptors: Awards, Childhood Attitudes, Children, Elementary Education
The Changing Image of the Black in Children's Literature
Baker, Augusta – Horn Book Magazine, 1975
Descriptors: Black Stereotypes, Blacks, Books, Childrens Literature
A Second Look: "The Nargun and the Stars."
Cooper, Susan – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Praises the works of Australian writer P. Wrightson, specifically "The Nargun and the Stars," for their tight suspense and vivid sense of place. Highly recommends her works for reading aloud. (SRT)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Creative Writing, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
With Wrinkled Brow and Cool Fresh Eye.
Cameron, Eleanor – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Emphasizes that there is a necessity in art for criticism that is the work of reflective intelligence. (CHR)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Higher Education, Literary Criticism
Letter from England: Cracking the Code.
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Discusses critic Northrop Frye's work "The Great Code: The Bible and Literature." (FL)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Influences
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