Taking Humor Seriously in Children's Literature
Literature-Based Mini-Units and Humorous Books for Children Ages 5-12
Published on 20. November 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-8108-3209-1 (ISBN)
Description
Educators and librarians are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of humor to children, especially the way it stimulates their interest in reading and enhances the quality of the reading experience. Presents quality humorous children's literature and experiences that develop children's sensitivity toward humor. Literature-based mini-units are accompanied by discussion questions and a variety of ideas and activities that emphasize the components of humorous stories. Creative librarians and teachers can use the mini-units as models to adapt other books to the children they work with daily. Each unit is followed by additional readings about the subject that include features such as cartoon-like illustrations, humorous details, exaggerated expressions, and parody. The annotated bibliography, which is divided by age group and the subjects used in the mini-units, lists additional humorous literature, describes the humorous events in each book and indicates the appropriate age levels.
Reviews / Votes
...an excellent introduction...a most useful book. Its treatment of humor is thorough, and it combines this with numerous practical ideas for looking at humor as a serious topic in the elementary classroom. A must for all elementary libraries. * Appraisals * ...may provide the sanity-saving lesson that both teachers and students need from time to time. * Library Lane * ...a compelling argument on the benefits of teaching children about humor...activities and annotated bibliographies are excellent...teachers and librarians wanting to incorporate humorous literature into classrooms and libraries will find good information in this book. * American Reference Books Annual * A good starting point for identifying humorous books, units of work based on humour, and research into children's development of and through a sense of humour... * Orana * Roberts presents a compelling argument on the benefits of teaching children about humor. The author feels that humor needs to be taught and she has provided a resource for the parents and for the children. * Lisca * ...a reasoned argument for the use of humor in the teaching and learning process...supported by a large bibliography...there are some interesting ideas here... * School Librarian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-3209-1 (9780810832091)
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Person
Patricia L. Roberts is Professor of Education at California State University, Sacramento. She is the author of twenty teaching works including Alphabet: A Handbook of ABC Books (Scarecrow, 1994), and Multicultural Friendship Stories and Activities for Children 5-14 (Scarecrow, 1997).