PEARSON EDUCATION Pearson Education A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature

Equip yourself with a professional resource for selecting high-quality books. A Critical Handbook of Children's Literature, Ninth Edition, provides a comprehensive guide for future teachers, practicing educators, librarians, and parents. This handbook helps you identify the best titles for classrooms, libraries, or home reading environments. By analyzing books that demonstrate key literary elements, formats, and genres, this text serves as a practical tool for anyone working in the field of children's literature. The selection includes a wide range of noteworthy titles, from timeless classics to modern favorites and just-published works. Each book is chosen because it is thought-provoking, important, or motivating for young readers. Whether you are building a school library or looking for the perfect book to inspire a student, this handbook offers the expert guidance needed to make informed decisions.