Download or read book Literature for Young Children written by Joan I. Glazer and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1991 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to help both pre-service and in-service teachers recognize high quality and developmentally appropriate children's books to share with PreK-3 children, the major goal of this volume is to show how to use children's literature to help develop children's language skills and their intellectual capacity, encourage healthy social and moral development, and nurture children's creativity. Coverage encompasses discussions of both contemporary and classic literature for young children, providing teachers, parents, and child-care professionals opportunities to talk about reading while engaging children in experiences with good books. Teachers and day care professionals will find a myriad of practical strategies, extensive book lists, and relevant websites valuable for PreK-3 curriculum planning. For teachers, parents, and child care professionals.