Integrating Children's Literature in the Classroom: Insights for the Primary and Early Years Educator

Open University Press

Integrating Children's Literature in the Classroom: Insights for the Primary and Early Years EducatorAuthor(s): Rosemary Waugh, David Waugh\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Open University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Open University Press\nISBN-13: 9780335250806, 978-0335250806\nSynopsis\nTeachers can have a profound influence on childrens reading behaviour and attitudes to literature. Whether its to broaden childrens knowledge and understanding, or encourage reading for pleasure, reading in the classroom is becoming an increasing priority.\n\nThis book looks at a wide range of childrens literature from picture books to classics to poetry. A diverse array of books is recommended for teachers to use in a broad variety of contexts to enhance learning across the curriculum, featuring beloved authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Tove Jansson and Kenneth Grahame, as well as introducing some who may be new to teachers.\n\nThis book:\n\nRecognises the key role of childrens literature within .