From one of the best-known authors in the field, this is the number one core text for children's literature, known for comprehensive coverage of available children's literature. With its accessible and interesting language, it has become one of the most respected sources for introducing students to children's literature. Its unique two-part genre chapters—one part content and one part methods—allows instructors to teach all content, all methods, or a combination. The visual appeal is guaranteed with illustrations from favorite full-color children's books in their original colors, and art from real children. Every copy comes with The New Advocate journal and a dual platform CD-ROM referencing 300 children's literature titles.