Children's Literature in the Classroom

<p><br></p><p>Children's literature is a powerful resource that can inspire a young reader's lifetime love of reading but how can you ensure that your literacy teaching uses this rich creative world to its fullest?</p><p><br></p><p>This book gives pre-service primary teachers an in-depth guide to each major type of children's book examining the form structure and approach of each. From fairy tales and non-fiction to picture books and digital texts learn what qualities underpin outstanding children's literature and how you can use this to inspire rewarding learning experiences in your classroom.</p><p><br></p><p>Key features:</p><p>Each chapter is full of key book recommendations to help you select excellent age-appropriate texts for your learners</p><p>An international focus across English-language publishing covering key books from Australian US and UK authors</p><p>A special focus on Australian indigenous children's literature</p><p>Busting popular myths about children's literature to give you a deeper understanding of the form</p><p>Evaluation criteria for every genre helping you to recognise the qualities of high quality books</p><p><br></p><p>This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in primary schools and qualified teachers looking to improve their professional knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Matthew Zbaracki is State Head of Victoria in the National School of Education at ACU Melbourne.</p>