Author: Herbert R. Kohl
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: B005DIB0D0
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: B005DIB0D0
Should We Burn Babar?: Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories
A new edition of the prizewinning educator's thoughts on the politics of children's literature, including a new essay written for this volume. Get Should We Burn Babar? literature books for free.
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In "provocative and entertaining essays [that] will appeal to reflective readers, parents, and educators" (Library Journal), one of the country's foremost education writers looks at the stories we tell our children. Available now in a revised edition, including a new essay on the importance of "stoop-sitting" and storytelling, Should We Burn Babar? challenges some of the chestnuts of children's literature. Highlighting instances of racism, sexism, and condescension that detract from the tales being told, Kohl provides strategies for detecting bias in stories written for young Check Should We Burn Babar? our best literature books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.
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In "provocative and entertaining essays [that] will appeal to reflective readers, parents, and educators" (Library Journal), one of the country's foremost education writers looks at the stories we tell our children Highlighting instances of racism, sexism, and condescension that detract from the tales being told, Kohl provides strategies for detecting bias in stories written for young
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