Using Children's Books in Preschool Settings : A How-to-Do-It Manual for School and Public Librarians Book

	Acknowledgements
	Introduction
1	Children's Literature and Children's Development	1
2	Children's Oral Language Development	17
3	Types of Children's Literature	41
4	Setting Up the Storybook Corner in Libraries and Early Childhood Centers	53
5	Planning for Storytimes	65
6	Reading Aloud and Storytelling	93
7	Song and Poetry: Taking Literature to Heart	109
8	Integrating Literature Experiences Into Everyday Activities	123
9	Connecting with Families to Support Literacy in the Home	137
	Appendix A: Children's Books	155
	Appendix B: Books About Selecting, Using & Enjoying Children's Literature	171
	Appendix C: Magazines for Children	173
	Appendix D: Magazines About Children & Children's Literature	175
	Appendix E: Selected Professional Organizations Serving the Needs of Children	177
	Appendix F: Selected Professional Organizations That Promote Children's Literature	179
	Index	181