Horning, Kathleen T.,

From cover to cover : evaluating and reviewing children's books / Kathleen T. Horning. - Revised edition. - 229 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-212) and index.

A critical approach to children's books -- Books of information -- Traditional literature -- Poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs -- Picture books -- Easy readers and transitional books -- Fiction -- Writing a review.

A librarian and authoritative reviewer provides practical guidelines to help other librarians, parents, teachers, children's literature students and general readers evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a children's book and write reviews for a particular audience.

0060777567 9780060777562 0060777575 9780060777579

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Book reviewing
Children's literature--History and criticism
Children--Books and reading.

PN98.B7 / H67 2010

028.162