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Download full textSingh, Manjari; Lu, Mei-Yu – 2003
The purpose of this Digest is to explore how heroes and heroines in children's literature from around the world help young learners understand and appreciate different cultures. It considers how protagonists can serve as role models for children; discusses how it is possible to obtain insights into universal and culturally specific values and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Reading Material Selection
