Overview

Examines over 300 books that deal with issues of human existence and survival. Annotated with social and psychological commentary, the books reviewed cover a wide range of materials written for children from preschool to young adult. Programming ideas, including lists of related films, appear after each major section.

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9780810826762

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...useful to junior high and public libraries... VOYA ...the coverage is excellent. I have used the first edition frequently; I anticipate that this second edition will be consulted just as often... Reference Reviews Every entry has a focused interpretive annotation; each section includes programming suggestions and related audiovisual materials. The New Advocate ...well-annotated...both editions valuable for school and public libraries. Booklist

...useful to junior high and public libraries... * VOYA * ...the coverage is excellent. I have used the first edition frequently; I anticipate that this second edition will be consulted just as often... * American Reference Books Annual * Every entry has a focused interpretive annotation; each section includes programming suggestions and related audiovisual materials. * The New Advocate * ...well-annotated...both editions valuable for school and public libraries. * Booklist *

...useful to junior high and public libraries... Voya ...the coverage is excellent. I have used the first edition frequently; I anticipate that this second edition will be consulted just as often... Reference Reviews Every entry has a focused interpretive annotation; each section includes programming suggestions and related audiovisual materials. The New Advocate ...well-annotated...both editions valuable for school and public libraries. Reference Books Bulletin

Author Information

Binnie Tat Wilkin, a library services consultant, is a professional storyteller and advocate for children. She recently completed a successful series of workshops for the Los Angeles City Library, including storytelling for preschool and school-aged children and school visits. She has taught courses in children's literature and children's services in many schools of library and information science.

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