Children's literature : a very short introduction
by
 
Reynolds, Kimberly

Title
Children's literature : a very short introduction
 
Very short introductions ;

Author
Reynolds, Kimberly

ISBN
9780199560240

Personal Author
Reynolds, Kimberly

Publication Information
Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.

Physical Description
xvi, 144 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Series
Very short introductions ; 288
 
Very short introductions ; 288.

Contents
Introduction: What is children's literature? -- An outline history of publishing for children in English -- Why and how are children's books studied? -- Transforming the texts of childhood -- Genres and generations - the case of the family story -- Visions of the future -- Ethical debates in children's literature.

Abstract
Children's literature takes many forms - works adapted for children in antiquity, picture books and pop-ups - and now includes the latest online games and eBooks. This vast and amorphous subject is both intimately related to other areas of literary and cultural investigation but also has its own set of concerns, issues and challenges. From familiar authors including Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl, classic books such as Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, and The Secret Garden, to modern works including Harry Potter and the Twilight series, thisVery Short Introduction provides an overview of the history.

Subject Term
Children's literature - History and criticism
 
Children's literature, American -- History and criticism
 
Children's literature, English -- History and criticism


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