Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature

by Barbara Z. Kiefer, Susan Hepler, Janet Hickman

This classic text, the standard in the field, shows readers how children’s literature can capture the attention of K-8 students and foster a lifelong love of reading. The text covers learning about children’s literature, understanding children’s responses to literature, the history of children’s literature, beginning books, picture books and all of the genres (fantasy, poetry, realistic fiction, historical fiction, biography, and informational books), planning the literature program, and extending and evaluating children’s understandings of literature.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching, Professional Development, Textbooks, Reference, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

Reviews

[Spillminttea · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you really interested on the basic of children reading habits. You must include this on your shelves.

[Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Positively a good resource for teachers!

[Martha Mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read most of this for a class
Great reference book for children's lit.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's a textbook, so maybe not ideal for a review. I bought it at Goodwill simply because I'm so fascinated with children's literature lately, but I was ultimately disappointed in the selections recommended in this book. Very average with not nearly as much thought I would hope into the intricacies of children's literature. Anyway, I doubt anybody else is reading this just for fun as opposed to for a class.

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anyone looking for a definitive guide to selecting, understanding, and/or knowing children's literature should check out this text. It is definitely pricey, but it returns at least double its value in all that it contains. The name of Charlotte Huck continues to grace the cover of a great teacher/librarian resource.

[Christa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource of children's literature. There is also a link to resources from the website to use as well. Great list of books for librarians and teachers to use for the classroom, book clubs, and other educational projects. Very in-depth coverage of books with a synopsis and cover photos. Had to use it as a resource for class and it was invaluable.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Done with Materials for Children!! This is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in children's literature, but especially for educators and librarians.

This will remain on my own professional shelf for a long time to come.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be very dense, dull reading. However, it's full of helpful lists detailing books for various genres, reading levels, and interests. I would suggest looking over the lists to jump start classes or modules, but I wouldn't suggest buying the book.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the best text I had in Library School, but there were disturbing typos, most notably for me "Maude Hart Lovelace". Unless it was talking about Maude's sophmore year..........

[Scarlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent 'go-to' source for children's literature. A 'must keep' professionally.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

didn't read cover to cover, but is a fantastic resource for future reference.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a children's lit class. It was very informative and has many lists and suggestions for books in many different genres.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chock full of info and titles. Feel like I need to keep it.

[Heriyawan Hutagalung · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good text book. I will be keeping this one.

[Monica Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing resource! Teachers need to check it out! PS I haven't read the whole thing

[Ossy Firstan · Rating 5 out of 5]

really really wanna buy this book someday. A good literature for educator and writer ^^