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Direct linkCairns, Sue Ann – Children's Literature in Education, 2009
The Canadian young adult novel "The Maestro" by Tim Wynne-Jones foregrounds the relationship between imagination and subjective agency. While Burl uses his imagination at the beginning to protect himself from his abusive father, his fantasies become dress rehearsals for small performances that allow him to try on new identities and exercise…
Descriptors: Imagination, Young Adults, Fairy Tales, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedMartinez, Miriam; Nash, Marcia F. – Language Arts, 1992
Focuses on spinoffs and extensions of familiar literature like fairy tales and folk tales to show examples of extended language play. Reviews 25 books and lists 18 additional books in this category. (MG)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedThompson, Sally Ann – Catholic Library World, 1992
A member of the Caldecott Award committee reviews recommended children's books published in 1991. Annotations are provided for 13 historical novels for middle-graders and young adults and 47 picture books that focus on folklore and fairytales, human values, celebrations, and the environment. A bibliography is included. (EAM)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Conservation (Environment), Cultural Activities, Ecology
Peer reviewedGilstrap, Robert L. – Childhood Education, 1993
Reviews seven books published in 1991 and 1992. Books cover such topics as the process of affirming culture in early childhood settings; adaptive education strategies that build on diversity; stories of first-year teachers; and fairy tales and the culture of childhood. (MDM)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Book Reviews, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Vandergrift, Kay E.; Hannigan, Jane Anne – School Library Journal, 1993
Discusses the incorporation of videos into library collections and school curricula and reviews suitable book-based videos adapted from traditional folk or fairy tales, modern short stories, and novels. Topics addressed include interpreting visual images, changes made from the original version, and style and setting. A list of distributors is…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Fairy Tales, Learning Resources Centers
