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'Look at This Nest!' The Beauty and Power of Using Informational Books with Young Children.

Authors :
Reese, Debbie A.
Harris, Violet J.
Source :
Early Child Development and Care. 1997 127-128:217-231.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines why fiction books have usually been the genre of choice for reading aloud; research challenging the fiction-only approach; benefits of nonfiction books in the literacy experience of children; and how specific nonfiction books may be used to provide knowledge and an aesthetic experience comparable to that obtained with fiction. (MOK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0300-4430
Volume :
127-128
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Early Child Development and Care
Notes :
Special Issue on: "Perspectives on Family Literacy."
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ539915
Document Type :
Information Analyses<br />Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles