Interpreting Literature With Children

by Shelby Anne Wolf

Clearly organized and beautifully written, Interpreting Literature With Children is a remarkable book that stands on the edge of two textbook the survey of literature text and the literary criticism text. Neither approach, however, says enough about how children respond to literature in everyday classroom situations. That is the mission of this book.

It begins by providing a solid foundation in both approaches and then examines multiple ways of developing children's literary interpretation through talk, through culture, class, and gender, as well as through creative modes of expression, including writing, the visual arts, and drama. The result is a balanced resource for teachers who want to deepen their understanding of literature and literary engagement.

Because of its modest length and price and its ongoing focus on how to increase student engagement with literature, either pre-service or practicing teachers can use this text in children's literature, language arts, or literacy and language courses.

336 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

First class down! This book was actually really good!! And informative! Literature belongs in the classroom