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Peer reviewedIngraham, Janet Ann – Catholic Library World, 1990
Discusses Biblical narratives for children and suggests criteria to use for assessing Bible story books. Twelve examples of good books are described, including picture books as well as stories for older children. Features that are discussed include illustrations, use of color, readability, and racial assumptions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Childrens Literature, Color, Evaluation Criteria
Hurt, Jeffry A. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
Identifies four common variables in picture preferences of elementary school-aged children: (1) relationship between text and picture; (2) degree of realism; (3) use of color; and (4) amount of complexity. Selection of picture books based on these preferences is discussed, and criteria to help develop standards for selection are suggested. (12…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Color, Elementary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Kerby, Ramona N. – Library Talk, 1999
Offers guidelines for selecting picture books for library media centers. Topics include artistic media, with examples of titles for each type; elements of design, including color; style; layout; the story itself; quality of paper and binding; intended audience; selecting with specific teachers and students in mind; and recommendations from…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Color
