How Typical Children Read Typical Books.

Nodelman, Perry

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Publication Date: 1981

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How Typical Children Read Typical Books.

Nodelman, Perry

Children's Literature in Education, v12 n4 p177-85 Win 1981

Explores the assumptions about their readers implied by two children's novels, one admired by adults and one by children, and considers how such attitudes are fostered in early childhood. (HOD)

Descriptors: Adults, Characterization, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Reading Interests, Story Reading

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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