Developing Resiliency Through Children's Literature: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians, K-8 - Softcover

Cecil, Nancy Lee; Roberts, Patricia L.

 
9780899507071: Developing Resiliency Through Children's Literature: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians, K-8

Synopsis

Research on at-risk children indicates that some "make it" in spite of their home life, exhibiting what researchers have termed "resiliency." This book details about 200 selections from children's literature featuring characters who demonstrate positive coping behaviors. The selections are divided into four parts: folk literature, historical fiction, biographies and contemporary fiction.

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