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This book takes a global perspective, tracing the development of children's literature from ancient stories such as Aesop's Fables and the Indian Panchatantra, to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, to the highly collectable Ladybird books of the 20th century, and up to modern classics and bestsellers such as the Harry Potter series.

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This fascinating book examines one of the most popular - and intriguing - characters from the Harry Potter series, providing an in-depth literary examination of none other than Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Dumbledore.

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Richly illustrated with manuscripts, portraits, Sir John Tenniels original line drawings and contemporary photographs, this is a fresh look at two remarkable stories, which takes us on a guided tour from the treacle wells of Victorian Oxford through an astonishing world of politics, philosophy, humour and nightmare.

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Analyzes the forms the tale of Bluebeard's Wife has taken over time, particularly in Anglo-European popular culture. This book documents the fortunes of Bluebeard, his wife, and their marriage in folklore, fiction, film, and opera. It is intended for both literary scholars and general readers.

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Bringing together a lifetime's work on Lewis Carroll, this work looks at Carroll's puzzles and games of logic and focuses on topics ranging from Alice's influence on the Beat poet, Jack Kerouac to how mercury in hat linings turned hatters mad.

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Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference.

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Pssst! Want to know a secret Want to help gifted kids harness the power of their giftedness The second edition of 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school, relationships, and life.

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In contrast to the low level knowledge recall questions used by some electronic reading programs, these questions are higher order thinking questions that will encourage critical and divergent thinking.

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A broad overview of the history of Welsh myth in children's literature, from the 19th century to the present.

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Defining the picture book and describing its history and technological evolution, this title discusses various points of interest about picture books: anatomy, types of illustration, layouts, design elements, typography, types of picture books (genres, formats), and the art of the story.

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A very thorough guide to the fantasies and fantasists selected, this is unlike any other guide to the genre. People who remember something of a fantasy sequence and want to find it again will find this the most helpful guide to fantasies yet to appear.

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Because the foundation of the social studies curriculum is the family, A Window into History gives teachers an engaging method for introducing students to books that are structured as personal narratives of family histories.

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Collection analysing the intercultural communication and adaptation of Anglophone children's literature in Europe, across generations and borders.

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This bibliography includes entries for nearly 700 books written in English by both African and Western authors and published between 1873 and 1994. The books are carefully selected to give fair representation to the various regions and countries of Africa, literary genres, prominent authors and books, and literary phases;

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This series introduces major genres of children's literature. This book is a guide to literature that creates alternative worlds for young readers. Focusing on the work of Ursula Le Guin, Terry Pratchett & Philip Pullman, it considers both the genre of alternative worlds and the distinctiveness of these authors' texts.

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This annotated bibliography of more than 200 recommended reference books has been compiled to assist public librarians, school library media specialists, and teachers in providing high-quality, relevant nonfiction materials on American Indians.

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Bring favorite authors and children together in your classroom with these three acclaimed books. Each book includes biographical information, a photo page, booklists, and numerous activities designed to build reading skills by stimulating reading fun.