{"product_id":"from-cover-to-cover-evaluating-and-reviewing-childrens-books-paperback","title":"From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathleen T. Horning\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn invaluable resource for professionals who wish to write book evaluations--and for all serious fans of children's literature \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition of \u003cem\u003eFrom Cover to Cover\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brief, updated introduction clearly explains how children's books evolve from manuscripts into bound books and the importance of the many different parts of a book (jacket flaps, title page, copyright, etc.) and changes in the children's book industry, such as the creation of two new major genre awards. In addition, the author demonstrates how to think about and critically evaluate several different genres of children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are sections about books of information (and the author's responsibility to document sources); traditional literature (myths, legends, tall tales, folktales); poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs; picture books; easy readers and traditional books; and fiction and graphic novels. There is also a concluding chapter on how to write reviews that are both descriptive and analytical, including a segment on children's literature blogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdated material includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An introduction that reflects the many changes in the children's book industry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-A section on genres, including a discussion of graphic novels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-A section on children's literature blogs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An introduction of two new major genre awards: the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-And more than 90% of the books cited have been updated from the first edition to more recent publications \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Cover to Cover\u003c\/em\u003e has been considered \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e definitive guide to reading, reviewing, and critically evaluating children's books since its original publication in 1997. Now revised and updated, it remains an invaluable resource offering a fresh, up-to-date look at a fast-changing field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll-new material includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated introduction that reflects the many changes in the children's book industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on genres, including a discussion of graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on children's literature blogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction of two new major genre awards--the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAnd\u003c\/em\u003e more than 90 percent of the books cited have been updated to more recent publications!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Cover to Cover\u003c\/em\u003e has been considered \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e definitive guide to reading, reviewing, and critically evaluating children's books since its original publication in 1997. Now revised and updated, it remains an invaluable resource offering a fresh, up-to-date look at a fast-changing field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll-new material includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated introduction that reflects the many changes in the children's book industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on genres, including a discussion of graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on children's literature blogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction of two new major genre awards--the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAnd\u003c\/em\u003e more than 90 percent of the books cited have been updated to more recent publications!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9.03 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758353973536,"sku":"9780060777579","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5071c21765e37ff63cbd44d0cf227c1e_a542c566-4a75-4e7e-a526-882c69dedb55.webp?v=1780123736","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/from-cover-to-cover-evaluating-and-reviewing-childrens-books-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}