Picturing The Wolf In Childrens Literature

Author : Debra Mitts-Smith
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135765715
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Picturing the Wolf in Children's Literature written by Debra Mitts-Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the villainous beast of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Three Little Pigs,” to the nurturing wolves of Romulus and Remus and Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, the wolf has long been a part of the landscape of children’s literature. Meanwhile, since the 1960s and the popularization of scientific research on these animals, children’s books have begun to feature more nuanced views. In Picturing the Wolf in Children’s Literature, Mitts-Smith analyzes visual images of the wolf in children’s books published in Western Europe and North America from 1500 to the present. In particular, she considers how wolves are depicted in and across particular works, the values and attitudes that inform these depictions, and how the concept of the wolf has changed over time. What she discovers is that illustrations and photos in works for children impart social, cultural, and scientific information not only about wolves, but also about humans and human behavior. First encountered in childhood, picture books act as a training ground where the young learn both how to decode the “symbolic” wolf across various contexts and how to make sense of “real” wolves. Mitts-Smith studies sources including myths, legends, fables, folk and fairy tales, fractured tales, fictional stories, and nonfiction, highlighting those instances in which images play a major role, including illustrated anthologies, chapbooks, picture books, and informational books. This book will be of interest to children’s literature scholars, as well as those interested in the figure of the wolf and how it has been informed over time.

Author : Sylvia M. Vardell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440867798
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children's Literature in Action written by Sylvia M. Vardell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practitioner-oriented introduction to literature for children ages 5–12 covers the latest trends, titles, and tools for choosing the best books and materials as well as for planning fun and effective programs and activities. The third edition of Children's Literature in Action provides an activity-oriented survey of children's literature for undergraduate and graduate students seeking licensure and degrees that will lead to careers working with children in schools and public libraries. Author Sylvia M. Vardell draws on her 30 years of university teaching and extensive familiarity with the major textbooks in the area of children's literature to deliver something different: a book that focuses specifically on the perspective and needs of the librarian, with emphasis on practical action and library applications. Its contents address seven major genres: picture books, traditional tales, poetry, contemporary realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and informational books. Each chapter includes practical applications for the educator who shares books with children and who develops literature-based instruction. Chapters are enriched by author comments, collaborative activities, featured books, special topics, and activities including selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, and assignment suggestions. This new edition incorporates the 2018 AASL National School Library Standards.

Author : Margaret Barbalet
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wolf written by Margaret Barbalet and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the passage of time, the wolf that has terrified a family for the better part of a year loses its ability to inspire fear.

Author : Christopher Kelen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317394801
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Child Autonomy and Child Governance in Children's Literature written by Christopher Kelen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores representations of child autonomy and self-governance in children’s literature.The idea of child rule and child realms is central to children’s literature, and childhood is frequently represented as a state of being, with children seen as aliens in need of passports to Adultland (and vice versa). In a sense all children’s literature depends on the idea that children are different, separate, and in command of their own imaginative spaces and places. Although the idea of child rule is a persistent theme in discussions of children’s literature (or about children and childhood) the metaphor itself has never been properly unpacked with critical reference to examples from those many texts that are contingent on the authority and/or power of children. Child governance and autonomy can be seen as natural or perverse; it can be displayed as a threat or as a promise. Accordingly, the "child rule"-motif can be seen in Robinsonades and horror films, in philosophical treatises and in series fiction. The representations of self-ruling children are manifold and ambivalent, and range from the idyllic to the nightmarish. Contributors to this volume visit a range of texts in which children are, in various ways, empowered, discussing whether childhood itself may be thought of as a nationality, and what that may imply. This collection shows how representations of child governance have been used for different ideological, aesthetic, and pedagogical reasons, and will appeal to scholars of children’s literature, childhood studies, and cultural studies.

Author : Tom B Free
Publisher : Tom B. Free
ISBN 13 : 9781960735102
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wolf Who Cried Boy written by Tom B Free and published by Tom B. Free. This book was released on 2024-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greedy Wolf prowls alone. His schemes -- clever. The bored Shepherd Boy loves tricks. His lies -- sharp. When their worlds collide, a tangled mess of lies unfolds. Will Wolf learn the value of truth before it is too late? Acting as both a prequel and a sequel, The Wolf Who Cried Boy is a children's book that reimagines the classic Aesop's fable by retelling The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf from the perspective of the wolf. This timeless fairy tale teaches children about the importance of honesty, trust, and the consequences of deception. The Wolf Who Cried Boy emphasizes the notion that even when a liar speaks the truth they cannot be trusted and earning back trust takes time. Through the Wolf's journey, children learn the value of honesty and integrity and the destructive effects of deceit on relationships. With its engaging storyline, vibrant illustrations, and a unique twist on a familiar fable, The Wolf Who Cried Boy captivates young readers ages 8 to 12. The book serves as a powerful tool for parents and educators to initiate discussions about the importance of truthfulness, the consequences of lying, and the significance of building and maintaining trust in their own lives.

Author : Elena Fabio
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781981280407
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children's Book written by Elena Fabio and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's Book: An Amazing Animal Picture Book about Wolf for Kids

Author : Janet Evans
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317631609
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks written by Janet Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often assumed that picturebooks are for very young readers because of their emphasis on the illustrations and their scarcity of text; however, there are increasing numbers of picturebooks where the age of the implied reader is questionable. These are picturebooks whose controversial subject matter and unconventional, often unsettling style of illustration challenge the reader, pushing them to question and probe deeper to understand what the book is about. In addition to the book challenging the reader, the reader often challenges the book in an attempt to understand what is being said. These increasingly popular picturebooks work on many different levels; they are truly polysemic and worthy of in-depth analysis. They push the reader to ask questions and in many instances are intrinsically philosophical, often dealing with fundamental life issues. Challenging and Controversial Picturebooks examines these unconventional, non-conformist picturebooks, considering what they are, their audience and their purpose. It also considers: Children’s and adults’ thoughts on these kinds of picturebooks. How challenging and unsettling wordless picturebooks can play with the mind and promote philosophical thought. What creates non-conformity and strangeness ... is it the illustrations and their style, the subject matter or a combination of both? Why certain countries create, promote and accept these picturebooks more than others. Why certain picturebooks are censored and what factors are in play when these decisions are made. The role of publishers in translating and publishing these picturebooks. Children’s creative and critical responses to strange, unsettling and often disturbing visual texts. This inspiring and thought-provoking volume explores the work of a number of highly respected, international picturebook experts and includes an exclusive interview with the legendary Klaus Flugge, Managing Director of Andersen Press, one of the few remaining independent children’s book publishers in England. It is an indispensable reference for all interested in or working with picturebooks, including researchers, students in higher and teacher education, English advisors/inspectors, literacy consultants and classroom teachers.

Author : Darcy Halverson
Publisher : Lake 7 Creative
ISBN 13 : 9781960084347
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Will the Wolf Do? written by Darcy Halverson and published by Lake 7 Creative. This book was released on 2024-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a gray wolf in this interactive picture book that encourages movement, creativity, and decision-making. Have you ever dreamed of living in the wild like a wolf? In this interactive picture book, you get to experience life from a gray wolf's point of view. Sneak and pounce. Gobble down food. Practice howling. The entertaining, educational story allows readers to make life choices to survive throughout a wolf's life cycle--it's like playing a game and reading a book at the same time! As the adventure begins, you're a new pup, cuddled beside your mother in her den. You'll become strong as you grow and play, but when are you strong enough to go out and explore? Experience growing up in a wolf pack, living on your own, hunting, and starting a family. Written by debut author and award-winning teacher Darcy Halverson, with illustrations by Amber Rahe, What Will the Wolf Do? encourages movement and imagination, as readers pretend to be gray wolves. Active children especially appreciate the opportunity to wiggle and move with the story. This interactive picture book encourages: Imagination: Pretend to be a gray wolf Decision-making: Make life choices to survive Activity: Wiggle and move with the story Children love picture books and are fascinated with wolves. This book serves as a wonderful introduction to gray wolf facts for kids.

Author : Bridget Carrington
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443855413
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Book written by Bridget Carrington and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: November 2012 saw the joint annual conference of the British branch of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY UK) and the MA course at the National Centre for Research in Children’s Literature (NCRCL) at Roehampton University. The theme of the conference was the investigation of aspects of literature for children that were ‘Beyond the Book’. From woodcuts to e-books, children’s literature has always lent itself to reinterpretation and expansion. In its early days, this was achieved through different forms of retelling, through illustration and interactive illustration (pop-ups and flaps), and then through music, film, television and stage adaptation. The contributors to the 2012 conference explored the variety of means by which we transform literature intended for children, and celebrated the vibrant world of creativity that has sought, and continues to seek, different ways in which to engage young readers. Bridget Carrington and Jennifer Harding have previously collaborated as the editors of earlier IBBY UK/NCRCL MA conference proceedings: Going Graphic: Comics and Graphic Novels for Young People; Conflicts and Controversies: Challenging Children’s Literature; and It Doesn’t Have to Rhyme: Children and Poetry (Pied Piper Publishing, 2010, 2011, 2012).

Author : Matthew Cordell
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
ISBN 13 : 1250148308
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wolf in the Snow written by Matthew Cordell and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home? Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Here is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother.