Download e-book for kindle: From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's by Kathleen T. Horning

By Kathleen T. Horning

ISBN-10: 0060777567

ISBN-13: 9780060777562

ISBN-10: 0060777575

ISBN-13: 9780060777579

The revised variation of From conceal to Cover bargains a clean, up to date examine the very best examples of kid's literature this present day and likewise contains useful suggestion on tips on how to write in actual fact articulated, reasoned evaluations in order that others can know about books they've got now not but read.

A short, up to date advent explains how kid's books evolve from manuscripts into sure books, the significance of the numerous varied components of a publication (jacket flaps, identify web page, copyright, etc.), and adjustments within the kid's e-book undefined, comparable to the construction of 2 new significant style awards. moreover, the writer demonstrates tips on how to take into consideration and seriously assessment numerous assorted genres of kid's books.

Included are sections approximately books of data (and the author's accountability to record sources); conventional literature (myths, legends, tall stories, folktales); poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs; photo books; effortless readers and standard books; and fiction and image novels. there's additionally a concluding bankruptcy on tips to write studies which are either descriptive and analytical, in addition to a phase on kid's literature blogs.

From conceal to Cover is a useful source for all pros who desire to write e-book reviews that transcend an easy own response.

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