Offers an overview of children's literature in the context of professional discussion of children's literature and reading. Focusing on controversial issues and

The Pleasures Of Children's Literature is about children's literature: all the many kinds of poems and stories adults produce for audiences younger than themsel

An irresistible, nostalgic, insightful—and totally original—ramble through classic children’s literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father)

A pioneering study of a unique narrative form, Words about Pictures examines the special qualities of picture books--books intended to educate or tell stories t

Discusses the meaning conveyed to children from books like "Babar, the Elephant," and "Pinocchio," and takes a look at the history of public education