Children's Literature, (Paperback)

<p>"Children's Literature" is an expansive and foundational anthology designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for teachers, librarians, and students of literature. Compiled by Charles Madison Curry and Erle Elsworth Clippinger, this work provides a structured survey of the diverse genres that define reading for young audiences. From traditional Mother Goose rhymes and fairy tales to myths, legends, and historical narratives, the collection offers a curated selection of texts intended to foster a love of reading and a deep understanding of literary heritage.</p><p>The work functions as both a textbook for educational instruction and a treasury of classic stories. It emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality material for children, focusing on the pedagogical value of storytelling in cognitive and emotional development. Each section is organized to assist educators in presenting literature in a way that is engaging and age-appropriate. By preserving a wide array of folklore and poetry, "Children's Literature" remains a significant historical reference that illustrates the evolution of children's education and the enduring themes that continue to resonate in the world of young people's books.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Children's Literature, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025526089
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 714