Shows that fairy tales and folk stories are found worldwide in children's fiction, transcending cultural boundaries; provides a bibliography of fairy tales and folk stories from Europe, Asia, and Africa, categorized according to the number of vocabulary words they use. (GT)

Contends that elementary teachers should use literature in their classrooms to teach essential social studies concepts. Describes types of literature useful in the social studies classroom. Includes recommended children's books for each of eight categories of literature. (CFR)

Intended for reading and language arts teachers of multiethnic classes, this report discusses the use of children's literature featuring Asian American characters and how these books can have a negative or positive influence on attitudes toward and of ethnic groups. The first part discusses the importance of presenting Asian American children's…

This examination of the element of nostalgia in children's literature highlights definitions of nostalgia, nostalgia as a literary device, characteristics of special significance in literature having a nostalgic mood (consistency, authenticity, timelessness, multiculturalism), and examples of books with the element of nostalgia. (EJS)

Addressing teacher educators, this paper describes the importance of story as a reflective teaching tool, and provides brief annotations of 11 children's picture books (published between 1989 and 1998) which have reading as a critical story element. The children's picture books listed in this paper can be used to assist teachers in analyzing their…

Suggests children's literature that can aid in the development of various types of comprehension skills in preschool/kindergarten children. Provides annotated examples of books that emphasize the story elements of characterization, real or make-believe situations, sequencing, cause-and-effect, main ideas, and various language skills. Coded…

Recommends and summarizes 11 lesser-known works of children's literature which various teachers have found useful in the junior and senior high classroom. (HB)

Discusses adolescents and their experiences with death. Considers a variety of novels dealing with the issue of death that can help students cope with death in their own lives. Suggests using books about death in the classroom. (HB)

Argues that quality children's literature depicting positive and negative aspects of school can be an important resource in helping children adjust to new experiences in the classroom. Contains a list of American books dealing with the school experience.(FL)

Discusses the issues surrounding the use of adolescent literature dealing with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the secondary English classroom. Provides a 43-item annotated bibliography of young adult literature about AIDS, including fiction, nonfiction, films, and general resources for teachers. (HB)

Discusses cooking as an opportunity for young children to discover and master a variety of skills and concepts in the areas of mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Provides early childhood teachers with guidelines for planning cooking experiences for young children in the classroom. (BB)

Discusses adolescents and their experiences with part-time employment. Considers what is known about student work experience and the problems faced. Suggests using books about adolescent work in the classroom. Provides a 15-item annotated bibliography of fictional works concerning adolescent work experiences. (HB)

Contends that elementary students' interests and imagination can be enhanced by using a variety of children's literature in the classroom. Asserts that students grasp an interdisciplinary sense of historical periods and trends by studying narratives. Presents a bibliographic essay and suggested instructional activities on the topic. (CFR)

Discusses the history and importance of bibliotherapy. Suggests that reading teachers need to be aware of the literature which can be used in the classroom and that bibliotherapeutic literature should be a component of reading programs for at-risk students. Appends a 135-item list of bibliotherapeutic literature organized into 55 topics. (RS)

Argues that international translated literature, seldom available in U.S. classrooms and libraries, fosters tolerance and cultural understanding. Offers an overview of the purpose of the Batchelder Award (awarded every year to a U.S. publisher for the most outstanding translated children's book), and includes annotated list of annual award…