Intended for educators, librarians, and storytellers, this bibliography provides access to myriad materials on the relationship between folk literature and children. Extending from 1693 through 1979, the bibliography is confined to materials dealing with children and folk literature; materials on storytelling techniques or the nonliterary elements…

Discusses in detail 10 books selected as the best children's poetry published in the 1980s, as well as 6 others receiving honorable mention. Appends a suggested reading list of 21 picture books, 53 single-author collections, and 25 anthologies. (SR)

This selective bibliography of over 175 children's books, most of which are annotated, lists fantasy, humor, and folk tales; collections, verse, songs, and Mother Goose stories; and inexpensive books; together with books dealing with children and families; animals; the city; "real things" and machines; and the ABC's and counting. An introduction…

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the resulting behavioral changes in a loved one can cause intense emotional reactions from all family members, including children. Sharing and discussing relevant picture books can be an effective strategy to help the children in such families understand and deal with their emotions. Picture books can…

Intended to make the job of finding the right book for the right child easy, this book lists the "Children's Choices" selections (books recommended by children themselves) for 1989, 1990, and 1991. Each of the book's over 300 entries is annotated and includes publication information. Entries are grouped by the following reading levels:…

The bibliography of approximately 550 entries is a sample of those available on Arizona for elementary school students. Topics include Arizona history and culture, Mexican lore, and information about Navajo Indians. Although some of the titles are too difficult for the reading level of elementary school students, they are included because no other…