Portada

MONSTERS UNDER THE BED IBD

ROUTLEDGE
01 / 2012
9780415617505
Inglés

Sinopsis

Monsters Under the Bed is an essential text focussing on critical and contemporary issues surrounding writing for âÇÖearly yearsâÇÖ children. Containing a critically creative and a creatively critical investigation of the cult and culture of the child and childhood in fiction and non-fictional writing, it also contains a wealth of ideas and critical advice.This text dynamically explores the issue of picture books, literacy and writing for early years children with a wider view on child-centred culture, communication and media. Internationally recognised as an expert in the field, Andrew Melrose encourages academics, researchers and students to examine theáfundamental questions in writing for and addressing âÇÖearly yearsâÇÖ children, through an exploration of text and images. Accessibly written and lively in its approach, this book includes:an accessible and critically important challenge to the latest international academic research and debates in the field of childrenâÇÖs literature and creative writingan extensiveáinvestigation of early years writing and readinga pathway to developing critical awareness of childrenâÇÖs literature, allowing students to develop their own critical ability and writing skillsconstant âÇÖcheckpointsâÇÖ throughout, in which the reader is encouraged to reflect on critically creative and creatively critical development.Providing a coherent and pedagogical approach, thisácompelling text will beáanáindispensable resource for critics, writers and students interested in childrenâÇÖs writing, as well as those on Creative Writing, ChildrenâÇÖs Literatureáand English BA and MA programmes. It willáalso be of great interest to those in teacher training, PGCE students and for those studying at Doctoral and Post-Doctoral level.

PVP
57,38