Clear, concise, direct narrative that combines lists, examples, figures, and tables with prose make this brief, affordable, straightforward book the perfect guide to sharing literature with children in the classroom. Written by a well-respected author team, this resource is ideal for pre-service and in-service teachers alike, and much appreciated for its wealth of hands-on suggestions and ideas. Selective, up-to-date lists of recommended books are conveniently organized by sub-genre; multicultural and international children’s literature is integrated throughout; and an up-dated color insert features recent illustrations from picture books (including examples of computer-generated art) and graphic novels. 0137074026 / 9780137074020 Essentials of Children's Literature (with MyEducationKit) Package consists of: 0132349396 / 9780132349390 MyEducationKit -- Access Card 013704884X / 9780137048847 Essentials of Children's Literature Read Less