Have children ever really had a literature of their own? In "Sticks and Stones, Jack Zipes explores children's literature, from the grissly moralism of Slovenly Peter to the hugely successful Harry Potter books, and argues that despite common assumptions about children's books, our investment in children is paradoxically curtailing their freedom and creativity. "Sticks and Stones is a forthright and engaging book by someone who cares deeply about ...

"Take Up Thy Bed and Walk provides an in-depth critical analysis of a number of nineteenth and early twentieth-century works for girls, including "Jane Eyre, "Little Women, "The Secret Garden, and "Pollyanna. Lois Keith argues that these works reflect the widespread beliefs that a disabled life isn't a full life and that patients can cure themselves through force of will. She also situates her study in a modern context by discussing ...

This enchanting story is packed with suspense, humor, delightful originality, and, best of all, a wonderful surprise. Visually appealing; this book was illustrated by one of Spain's best-known photographers. ...

This extraordinary travel guide details 30 magical destinations throughout North America and Europe where fans of any age can experience the locales that inspired favorite stories from children's literature. 15 line drawings. ...

At a state library conference in 1957 the director of the Detroit Public Library system fueled a controversy heard across the nation. He voiced the sentiment that L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz stories had no value. At that time it became apparent that even the original work in this series of more than twenty-five titles (additional Oz books were penned by Ruth Plumly Thompson and Rachael R. Cosgrove after Baum's death) - especially popularized by ...

Drawing on letters, diaries, and other original sources (many never before translated from the Danish), Jackie Wullschlager shows in this compelling biography how the writings of Hans Christian Andersen (1805 1875)-darker and more diverse than previously recognized-reflected the complexities of his life, a far cry from the "happily ever after" of a fairy tale. As we follow in his footsteps from Golden Age Copenhagen to the princely courts of ...

GIFTED CHILDREN GROW socially emotionally and intellectually from reading good books. Looking for a good K-12 annotated reading list for bright students? Trying to find books your child will find challenging and stimulating? Using an Accelerated Reading Program? Now in its second edition, this book is a wonderful resource for parents and teachers who need books to recommend to their gifted readers. The author describes how to use books as ...

A love for reading is one of the most precious gifts that we can give children. It nurtures their imagination and creativity, lets them explore other worlds, and opens their minds to new truths and knowledge in appealing, inspiring ways. But how can we sort through thousands of childrens books to discover the really worthwhile ones? Elizabeth Wilson offers us a newly revised, comprehensive guide to the very best in childrens literature. Just as ...

Child characters are surprisingly common in horror, fantasy, and science fiction literature and films. Children represent innocence and virtue and symbolize the classic question of fantastic literature: What is the future of the human race, and how will science and society improve or impair that future? This collection of essays explores the roles of children in the literature and film of the fantastic. The works vary in critical approach from ...

Most of the fairy tales that we grew up with we know thanks to the Brothers Grimm. This book guides us through the world of fairy tales and their criticism and looks at the romantic's mythology of the wandering brothers.
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