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by Charles Madison Curry, Erle Elsworth Clippinger
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CHILDREN'S LITERATURE - A TEXTBOOK OF SOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND TEACHER-TRAINING CLASSES EDITED, WITH INTRODUCTIONS, NOTES, AND BIBLIOGRAPHIES by - CHARLES MADISON CURRY - and - ERLE ELSWORTH CLIPPINGER
THE CONTENTS
SECTION I - PREFACE AND GENERAL INTRODUCTION
SELECTED GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY - I. GENERAL COLLECTIONS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
SECTION I. PREFACE AND GENERAL INTRODUCTION - THE PREFACE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION - 1. LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
SECTION II - MOTHER GOOSE JINGLES AND NURSERY RHYMES
BIBLIOGRAPHY - I. IMPORTANT IN TRACING THE MOTHER GOOSE CANON
A practical companion for anyone preparing to teach young readers, this guide gathers the most enduring stories, songs, and rhymes that have shaped childhood across generations. It argues that the humble storyteller—whether a peasant, a nurse, or a parent—preserves a cultural treasury that lies beyond the polished works of professional authors. By highlighting the unique role of oral tradition, the book invites educators to explore how these simple narratives nurture imagination and moral insight.
Organized into clear sections, the text moves from broad discussions of children’s literature and its place in the curriculum to focused studies of nursery rhymes, Mother Goose verses, and dramatization techniques. Each chapter includes introductions, explanatory notes, and extensive bibliographies that point readers to original sources. The layout makes it easy to select material for lesson plans, compare historical versions, and inspire classroom storytelling that connects past and present.
Full title
Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes
Language
en
Duration
~35 hours (2070K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
May 20, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1944
A longtime literature professor who helped shape how children’s books were studied in American classrooms, he wrote and edited works that brought classic reading to students and teachers alike.
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A longtime English professor and early Ball State faculty member, this Indiana scholar helped shape the study of composition and children's literature for teachers and students alike. His books blended practical classroom guidance with a deep interest in how young readers meet stories.
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