It is impossible to reflect upon children's books without considering the children who read them. Where Texts and Children Meet explores the ways in which child

This book explores the ways in which children make meaning of the various texts they meet both in and out of school. It shows teachers how they can build imagin

Shakespeare in Children's Literature looks at the genre of Shakespeare-for-children, considering both adaptations of his plays and children's novels in which he

Reviews international research that is relevant to the teaching of English, language and literacy. This book locates research within theoretical context, drawin

This bold, forward-thinking text offers a clear rationale for the development of curricula and pedagogy that will reflect young people’s in-school and out-of-