Descriptor
Publication Type
Information Analyses | 2 |
Journal Articles | 2 |
Opinion Papers | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Stephens, John – Children's Literature in Education, 1989
Reviews 10 of the 20 "Hob Stories" written by William Mayne. Discusses characteristics of the stories and compares them to the books Mayne has written for older children. (MG)
Descriptors: Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literary Criticism

Galda, Lee; Ash, Gwynne Ellen; Cullinan, Bernice E. – Reading Online, 2001
Describes the multidisciplinary nature of children's literature as a field of study. Suggests research in children's literature encompasses a diverse set of methodologies and theoretical perspectives. Discusses research on text, research on child readers, contexts that support engagement, and research needs. (RS)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literature Reviews, Reading Research