03069nam 2200481 450 991049002760332120220925165105.090-04-46510-3(CKB)5600000000001121(NjHacI)995600000000001121(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/71032(EXLCZ)99560000000000112120220925d2021 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierContemporary Canadian picture books a critical review for educators, librarians, families, researchers & writers /Beverley Brenna, Richard Dionne and Theresa TavaresBrill2021Leiden ;Boston :BRILL,[2021]©20211 online resource (x, 227 pages)Critical new literacies: the praxis of English language teaching and learning ;Volume 1290-04-46508-1 90-04-46509-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Identity Themes -- Places Near and Far -- Traditional Tales and Modernised Folk Literature -- Dual Language Books -- Predictable Books -- Our Living Earth -- Newcomer Experiences -- Older Characters -- Facts & Figures -- Teachable Moments -- Canadian Classics New and Old -- Author and Illustrator Spotlight.This enriched reference guide offers a unique overview of more than 200 picture books published by Canadian publishing houses between 2017–2019. The authors cover key themes in contemporary Canadian titles that match broad curriculum trends in education. Response activities are included in the text, for example frameworks for critical literacy discussions, along with annotated bibliographies that specifically recognize titles by Indigenous authors and illustrators. The book also contains original interviews with a dozen rising stars in Canadian writing and book illustration. While the book is specifically geared for educators, it also supports public libraries, Education researchers, and future picture book creators, as well as families who are interested in learning more about reading development and related literacy activities for the home setting. Readership: This book is a welcome contribution to education research and practice. It has a market among all those professionally interested in Canadian children’s literature, and also for families interested in literacy development.Critical new literacies ;Volume 12.Picture books for childrenBibliographyPrimary and middle schoolsPicture books for children011.620971Brenna Beverley1962-1260648Dionne Richard1965-Tavares TheresaNjHacINjHaclBOOK9910490027603321Contemporary Canadian picture books2921694UNINA