Children's books and reading by Montrose Jonas Moses

"Children's Books and Reading" by Montrose Jonas Moses is a scholarly examination of the evolution and significance of children's literature written in the early 20th century. The book explores the historical development of children's literature, the changing nature of children's reading, and the roles of various stakeholders such as educators, librarians, and parents in promoting quality literature for young audiences. It likely aims to unpack the complexities and responsibilities tied to the curation and creation of literature designed for children. The opening of the text introduces the overarching issue in children's literature, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing valuable works from mediocrity. Moses emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and responsibilities associated with children's reading, arguing that the right literature is essential for nurturing a child's imagination and moral development. He discusses the evolution of children's books, starting from early moral tales to contemporary concerns about quality and appeal in literature tailored for younger readers. Moses advocates for a thoughtful, discerning approach to children's literature, recognizing the profound impact it has on a child's growth and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
LoC No. 07038221
Title Children's books and reading
Original Publication New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1907.
Credits Aaron Adrignola, Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Children -- Books and reading
Subject Children's literature -- Bibliography
Subject Children's literature -- History and criticism
Category Text
eBook-No. 71774
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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