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Dealing with Dragons.
Yolen, Jane – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Begins an examination of dragons in literature, particularly in the works of J.R.R. Tolkein, K. Grahame, E. Nesbit, J. Yolen, U. Le Guin, and A. McCaffrey. (CRH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Literary Genres, Mythology, Reading Materials
Pursuing the Pleasure Principle.
Freedman, Russell – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Discusses the importance of making nonfiction a pleasure to read. (EL)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Authors, Childrens Literature, Emotional Experience
Musings.
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Discusses the 1985 American Booksellers' Convention in San Francisco and the growing proliferation of children's bookstores. (EL)
Descriptors: Books, Bookstores, Childrens Literature, Meetings
Musings.
Hale, Robert D. – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Points out that reading has to be made something that those learning to read want to do, now, and in the future, and argues that people who can read should help those who cannot. (EL)
Descriptors: Functional Literacy, Literacy, Literacy Education, Reading Attitudes
"The Way to Sattin Shore."
Heins, Ethel L. – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews the title novel as a rare example of contemporary fiction for children with its chastened prose and suggestive details. (CRH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literary Genres
A Publisher's Perspective.
Epstein, Connie C. – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Examines the increasing demand for baby books for the children of "baby boomers." Discusses subjects and authors of board books. (EL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Literature Appreciation
An International Picture Book.
Hoban, Tana – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
The winner of the l985 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award in the category of board books explains that the photographs in her book "1, 2, 3" are truly international. (EL)
Descriptors: Awards, Books, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
Humboldt's Octoberfest.
Elliott, Anna Bunker – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Describes the Author Festival held every two years in Humboldt County, California, at which students meet authors of juvenile and young adult books. Though the festival focuses on the students, authors have the opportunity to discuss their works with each other, and the festival conveys appreciation of their works. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Creative Writing, Library Services
Meindert DeJong.
Hearne, Betsy – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Identifies the qualities in DeJong's children's books that make them equal to adult books in the depth of emotion they cover. (CRH)
Descriptors: Authors, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Emotional Response
Recommended Paperbacks.
Sheridan, Nancy – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews in brief new paperbacks and issues of previously reviewed hardcovers. Gives age level recommendations. (CRH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism
A Second Look: "A Pattern of Roses."
Townsend, John Rowe – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews K.M. Peyton's novel as worthwhile reading despite some dated plot contrivances. (CRH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation
Chesterton and Children's Reading.
Tucker, Nicholas – Horn Book Magazine, 1982
Discusses G. K. Chesterton's views on children's literature and the importance of children reading for enjoyment. (AEA)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Leo Edwards and the Secret and Mysterious Order of the Freckled Goldfish.
Byars, Betsy – Horn Book Magazine, 1985
Reflects on childhood memories of reading a number of books by Leo Edwards and Margaret Pedler. (EL)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Literature Appreciation
Views on Science Books.
Gagne, Sarah S. – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Reviews at length books for younger readers dealing with animals such as hippopottami and opossums. Also reviews books on mosses and plant pathology. (CRH)
Descriptors: Animals, Book Reviews, Botany, Childrens Literature
Letter from England: Talking about Reading: Back to Basics? Part II
Chambers, Aidan – Horn Book Magazine, 1977
Suggests that students cannot read because they are not allowed to read, presents ideas for engaging children's interest in literature, and describes three reading moods common to readers: familiar reading, literature for the pertinent present, and literature for tomorrow. (JM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Appreciation
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