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Direct linkLopez, M. Elena; Caspe, Margaret; McWilliams, Lorette – Harvard Family Research Project, 2016
Children and youth learn in countless ways, anywhere, anytime. And one of the most powerful levers of children's learning--from the early childhood years through adolescence--is families. For families, libraries provide the books, media, and activities that help them open doors for children's literacy and lifelong learning. Libraries are poised to…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Family Involvement, Library Services, National Surveys
Thomas, James L.; DeShay, Claudia – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1994
Provides an overview of the developmental characteristics of kindergarten children, lists criteria for the selection and evaluation of appropriate library materials, and includes an annotated list of 20 sample titles. Two recent selection tools are also listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development, Childrens Literature, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedEdmonds, Leslie – Top of the News, 1985
Uses general developmental framework to explain relationship of play, toys, and development of young children, and to support toy lending in libraries. An evaluative approach for library toy selection which is based on meeting children's psychological needs is suggested together with 11 titles to aid librarians in establishing toy-lending…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
