TY - BOOK AU - Russell, David L. TI - Literature for children: a short introduction SN - 9780134800455 U1 - 028.5 RUS PY - 2019/// CY - New York PB - Pearson KW - Children's literature KW - History and criticism KW - Children KW - Books and reading N1 - Includes references and index N2 - This updated text gives students a solid understanding of the foundations of children's literature across its various genres from picture books to folk literature. In his usual engaging style, popular author David Russell stresses that future teachers need to first appreciate literature in order to later use and teach it effectively in their own classrooms. The text's user-friendly format includes a wealth of real examples from literature, and its concise presentation allows students to spend more time reading actual children's books ER -