A critical handbook of children's literature cover

A critical handbook of children's literature

by Rebecca J. Lukens

Taking readers through the definitions of literary terms such as plot, character, theme, setting, point of view, style, and tone, Rebecca Lukens provides sound criteria for assessing the merit of children's books. Throughout the book, Lukens addresses a variety of issues in childrenrsquo;s literature. Thoroughly updated with new examples of literature from all genres, A Critical Handbook of Childrenrsquo;s Literature continues to be the best resource available for helping anyone who works with children select the best childrenrsquo;s literature for the classroom, library, or home.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?