Exploring Childrens Literature by Nikki Gamble
A comprehensive guide to the range of genres and characteristic features of English language fiction written for children. It helps readers to develop their understanding of literature within social, cultural and political reading practices and extend their knowledge of language features and conventions of different genres.
′[T]his book provides a comprehensive and readable exploration of the topic of children′s literature for both the specialist and the interested general reader′ - Literacy
′[This] book covers everything from picture books to poetry and every conceivable kind of fiction and informs all key stagesIt gives children′s literature the deserved courtesy of reading it in the context of modern critical theory…[and] guides us brilliantly through the riches of literacy experience as learning′ - English Drama Media
′This book is primarily designed for student teachers and gives an excellent overview of the wide range of texts that children can and should be expected to encounter in school...It is a fascinating read for those of us who continue to be interested in children′s literature′ - Speaking English
Nikki Gamble is Director of Just Imagine, an organisation which seeks to promote literacy using high-quality children’s literature. Formerly a university lecturer and teacher, Nikki has worked in education for 40 years. She continues to work in schools on research and development projects. Nikki is co-author of the awards winning Guiding Readers: layers of meaning (UKLA Academic Book of the Year 2017).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412930130 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412930138 |
| Title | Exploring Childrens Literature |
| Author | Nikki Gamble |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2008-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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