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ERIC Number: EJ580324
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
An Exploration of the Uses of Children's Books as an Approach for Enhancing Cultural Diversity.
Pardeck, John T.; Pardeck, Jean A.
Early Child Development and Care, v147 p25-31 Aug 1998
Offers strategies for using children's books as tools for teaching able-bodied children about the unique needs of children with disabilities and how disabilities are an important aspect of cultural diversity. Notes five genres for conducting bibliotherapy: fiction, nonfiction, self-help books, fairy tales, and picture books. Provides an annotated list of children's books focusing on the topic of disabilities. (JPB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Fairy Tales, Fiction, Multicultural Education, Nonfiction, Picture Books
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue on "Children and Diversity."