Children's books from other countries /

Children's books from other countries / [print] sponsored by] United States Board on Books for Young People ; Carl M. Tomlinson, editor. - Lanham, Maryland : Scarecrow Press, (c)1998. - xiii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.



Pt. 1. International Children's Literature. International Children's Literature and This Bibliography. An Overview of International Children's Literature. How International Books Come to the United States. Identifying and Locating International Children's Books -- Pt. 2. International Literature and Children. Sharing International Books with Children. Activities to Promote International Understanding. Conclusion. Details (Names, Addresses, Membership Procedures). References -- Pt. 3. Annotated Bibliography. Using This Bibliography. Poetry. Picture Books. Realistic. Fantasy. Informational. Transitional Books. Realistic Fiction. Historical Fiction. Fantasy. Informational Books. Biography. Anthologies and Short Stories -- Appendix. Children's Book Awards.

This annotated bibliography of children's books contains 724 titles from 29 countries printed between 1950 and 1966 - all in English, many in translation. The titles, organized by genre, have been selected for their high quality. Each annotation includes publishing history, suggested age range, country of origin, and a plot summary. An introductory essay provides an overview of the field of international children's literature and suggestions on sharing international books with children. Grades K-8.



9780810834477

97041768

GB98-33405


Children--Books and reading--United States.
Children's literature--Bibliography.

Z1037 Z1037.U58.C455 1998