pt. I. The children -- 1. The heart of the child : emotional development -- Establishing an identity -- Being alone -- Relationships with others -- Using abilities -- How books can help -- References -- 2. The mind of the child : intellectual development -- The need for intellectual development -- The child in charge -- Obstacles in the way -- The importance of parents -- How books can help -- References --
pt. II. The process -- 3. Reading guidance -- Fundamentals of reading guidance -- Reading patterns : what to expect -- Special characteristics of gifted readers -- Reading aloud -- Avid readers and resistant readers -- References -- 4. Emotional development through books -- Bibliotherapy -- Literature for bibliotherapy -- Logistics : organizing discussion groups at school -- Logistics : organizing discussions at home -- Planning for discussion -- Goals of bibliotherapy at different stages -- An author's view -- Bibliotherapy : an affirmation of strengths -- References -- 5. Intellectual development through books -- What books can do for intellectual development -- What schools are doing with books and reading : a primer for parents -- Reading programs for gifted students -- Discussing books at school -- Discussing books at home -- Using the library -- References --
6. Choosing books that challenge
7. All the wealth : children's literature
Fantasy and science fiction
Books about children's literature
Reference books about children's literature
8. Annotated bibliography
Early elementary (K-grade two)
Upper elementary (Grades three-five)
Middle school (Grades six-eight)
Senior high (Grades nine-twelve).
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