Advertisement
| children's literature characters: The Children's Book A. S. Byatt, 2009-11-03 From the renowned author of Possession, The Children’s Book is the absorbing story of the close of what has been called the Edwardian summer: the deceptively languid, blissful period that ended with the cataclysmic destruction of World War I. In this compelling novel, A.S. Byatt summons up a whole era, revealing that beneath its golden surface lay tensions that would explode into war, revolution and unbelievable change — for the generation that came of age before 1914 and, most of all, for their children. The novel centres around Olive Wellwood, a fairy tale writer, and her circle, which includes the brilliant, erratic craftsman Benedict Fludd and his apprentice Phillip Warren, a runaway from the poverty of the Potteries; Prosper Cain, the soldier who directs what will become the Victoria and Albert Museum; Olive’s brother-in-law Basil Wellwood, an officer of the Bank of England; and many others from every layer of society. A.S. Byatt traces their lives in intimate detail and moves between generations, following the children who must choose whether to follow the roles expected of them or stand up to their parents’ “porcelain socialism.” Olive’s daughter Dorothy wishes to become a doctor, while her other daughter, Hedda, wants to fight for votes for women. Her son Tom, sent to an upper-class school, wants nothing more than to spend time in the woods, tracking birds and foxes. Her nephew Charles becomes embroiled with German-influenced revolutionaries. Their portraits connect the political issues at the heart of nascent feminism and socialism with grave personal dilemmas, interlacing until The Children’s Book becomes a perfect depiction of an entire world. Olive is a fairy tale writer in the era of Peter Pan and Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind In the Willows, not long after Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. At a time when children in England suffered deprivation by the millions, the concept of childhood was being refined and elaborated in ways that still influence us today. For each of her children, Olive writes a special, private book, bound in a different colour and placed on a shelf; when these same children are ferried off into the unremitting destruction of the Great War, the reader is left to wonder who the real children in this novel are. The Children’s Book is an astonishing novel. It is an historical feat that brings to life an era that helped shape our own as well as a gripping, personal novel about parents and children, life’s most painful struggles and its richest pleasures. No other writer could have imagined it or created it. |
| children's literature characters: Stella Keeps the Sun Up Clothilde Ewing, 2022-03-08 When Stella does not want to go to bed, she tries all sorts of ways to keep the sun up-- |
| children's literature characters: The Art of Miss Chew Patricia Polacco, 2012-04-12 After spending the summer with her artist grandmother, Trisha knows she wants to be an artist, too. She's thrilled when her sketches get her into Miss Chew's special art class at the high school. A substitute teacher tells her she's wasting time on art when she should be studying - but fortunately, this is one battle that Miss Chew and Trisha are up for! This true story shows just how important a teacher can be in a child's life - and celebrates the power of art itself. |
| children's literature characters: How to Write a Novel Nathan Bransford, 2019-10-15 Author and former literary agent Nathan Bransford shares his secrets for creating killer plots, fleshing out your first ideas, crafting compelling characters, and staying sane in the process. Read the guide that New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs called The best how-to-write-a-novel book I've read. |
| children's literature characters: The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes, as Told to Jenifer DuBose Heyward, 1974 The country bunny attains the exalted position of Easter Bunny in spite of her responsibilities as the mother of twenty-one children. |
| children's literature characters: Booked Kwame Alexander, 2016-04-05 In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee. Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match. A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. —The Chicago Tribune Can’t nobody stop you Can’t nobody cop you… ILA-CBC Children's Choice List· ALA Notable Children’s Book · Book Links’ Lasting Connections · Kirkus Best Book · San Francisco Chronicle Best Book· Washington Post Best Book· BookPage Best Book |
| children's literature characters: Who's who in Children's Books Margery Fisher, 1975 In alfabetische volgorde worden de belangrijke figuren van ongeveer 900 kinderboeken uit heden en verleden op originele wijze geanalyseerd. Niet opgenomen zijn figuren uit bakerrijmpjes, mythen en sprookjes. |
| children's literature characters: Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow Nathan Bransford, 2011-05-12 Out-of-this-world antics in this hysterical middle-grade adventure! Sixth-grader Jacob Wonderbar is a master when it comes to disarming and annihilating substitute teachers. But when he and his best friends, Sarah and Dexter, swap a spaceship for a corn dog, they embark on an outer space adventure. And between breaking the universe with an epic explosion, being kidnapped by a space pirate, and surviving a planet that reeks of burp breath, Jacob and his friends are in way over their heads. Action packed with an added dose of heart, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow is sure to captivate middlegrade readers all over the universe. |
| children's literature characters: Supergifted Gordon Korman, 2018-01-02 NYT bestselling author Gordon Korman's sequel toUngifted cleverly sends up our preconceived ideas about intelligence, heroism, and popularity! Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call gifted. But his genius friend Noah Youkilis is actuallysupergifted, with one of the highest IQs around. After years at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, all Noah dreams of is the opportunity to fail if he wants to. And he's landed in the perfect place to do it--Donovan's school. Almost immediately, Noah finds himself on the wrong side of cheerleading captain Megan Mercury and alpha jock Hash Hashtag Taggart. Sticking up for Noah lands Donovan in the middle of a huge feud with Hashtag. He's told to stay away from the sports star--or else. That should be the end of it, but when a freak incident suddenly makes Donovan a hero, he can't tell anyone about it since Hashtag is involved. So Noah steps in and becomes Superkid. Now he's gone from nerd to titan at school. And it may have gone more than a little bit to his head. |
| children's literature characters: Matilda Roald Dahl, 2020-10-13 The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! Here is Roald Dahl's original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. |
| children's literature characters: Fabulous Monsters Alberto Manguel, 2019-09-24 An original look at how literary characters can transcend their books to guide our lives, by one of the world's most eminent bibliophiles Alberto Manguel, in a style both charming and erudite, examines how literary characters live with us from childhood on. Throughout the years, they change their identities and emerge from behind their stories to teach us about the complexities of love, loss, and the world itself. Manguel's favorite characters include Jim from Huckleberry Finn, Phoebe from The Catcher in the Rye, Job and Jonah from the Bible, Little Red Riding Hood and Captain Nemo, Hamlet's mother, and Dr. Frankenstein's maligned Monster. Sharing his unique powers as a reader, Manguel encourages us to establish our own literary relationships. An intimate preface and Manguel's own doodles complete this delightful and magical book. |
| children's literature characters: Doc Wilde and the Frogs of Doom Tim Byrd, 2009 Twelve-year-old Brian, ten-year-old Wren, and their father, Doc Wilde, risk their lives in a South American rainforest as they seek the eldest member of their famous family of adventurers, Grandpa, amidst a throng of alien frogs. |
| children's literature characters: Look Up! Nathan Bryon, 2019-06-13 Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! But... can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars? Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world. *Winner of the UKLA Awards 2021* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2019* Outstanding - a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself - Kirkus Reviews Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies - The Guardian |
| children's literature characters: If You Come Softly Jacqueline Woodson, 2006-06-22 A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson--now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now he's going to be attending a fancy prep school in Manhattan, and black teenage boys don't exactly fit in there. So it's a surprise when he meets Ellie the first week of school. In one frozen moment their eyes lock, and after that they know they fit together--even though she's Jewish and he's black. Their worlds are so different, but to them that's not what matters. Too bad the rest of the world has to get in their way. Jacqueline Woodson's work has been called “moving and resonant” (Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (Vanity Fair). If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering why and if only . . . |
| children's literature characters: Wonder R. J. Palacio, 2012-02-14 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are. Read the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement, a major motion picture, and the critically acclaimed graphic novel White Bird. And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now! I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. |
| children's literature characters: Cave Baby Julia Donaldson, 2011 A hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown bear . . . But where are they going? And what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall?Created by the critically acclaimed author Julia Donaldson and Kate Greenaway medal winner Emily Gravett, Cave Baby is a future classic picture book. |
| children's literature characters: The Mysterious Benedict Society Trenton Lee Stewart, 2014-01-02 When an advert appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of odd tests. In the end, just Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance succeed. They have three things in common: they are honest, talented and orphans. They must go undercover and work as a team to save themselves, but also the world. |
| children's literature characters: In Your Shoes Donna Gephart, 2020-04-14 A unique and compelling novel from a master storyteller. —School Library Journal, starred review The critically acclaimed author of Lily and Dunkin delivers another heartfelt story that will remind readers you never know who needs a friend the most. Miles is an anxious boy who loves his family's bowling center—even though he could be killed by a bolt of lightning or a wild animal that escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo on the way there. Amy is the new girl at school who wishes she didn't have to live above her uncle's funeral home and tries to write her way to her own happily-ever-after. Then Miles and Amy meet in the most unexpected way . . . and that's when it all begins. . . . |
| children's literature characters: EllRay Jakes Is Not a Chicken Sally Warner, 2011-05-12 EllRay Jakes is tired of being bullied by fellow classmate Jared Matthews. But when EllRay tries to defend himself, he winds up in trouble. Then his dad offers him a deal: If he stays out of trouble for one week, they'll go to Disneyland! EllRay says he can do it. But saying it and doing it are two very different things. |
| children's literature characters: Gittel's Journey Lesléa Newman, Amy June Bates, 2019-02-05 Gittel and her mother were supposed to immigrate to America together, but when her mother is stopped by the health inspector, Gittel must make the journey alone. Her mother writes her cousin’s address in New York on a piece of paper. However, when Gittel arrives at Ellis Island, she discovers the ink has run and the address is illegible! How will she find her family? Both a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story, Gittel’s Journey offers a fresh perspective on the immigration journey to Ellis Island. The book includes an author’s note explaining how Gittel’s story is based on the journey to America taken by Lesléa Newman’s grandmother and family friend. |
| children's literature characters: Mr. Tickle Roger Hargreaves, 2012-11-29 They're back! Rediscover the zaniest and most lovable characters you've ever met in the Mr. Men and Little Miss series—the best-selling, timeless, and universal books, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. Digitally available for the first time, these bright, charming books, with their easily recognizable characters, are easy enough for young readers and witty enough for adults. This fantastic read-to-me edition is read by Audie and Grammy award-winning narrator of Harry Potter, Jim Dale, who perfectly captures each character’s unique voice and personality. Get ready to fall in love with Mr. Men and Little Miss books all over again or for the very first time! |
| children's literature characters: Black Hearts in Battersea Joan Aiken, 1999-10-25 In this hilarious classic adventure, an innocent boy and his friends must stop a plot to topple the King of England. Simon, the foundling from The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, arrives in London to meet an old friend and pursue the study of painting. Instead he finds himself unwittingly in the middle of a wicked crew’s fiendish caper to overthrow the good King James and the Duke and Duchess of Battersea. With the help of his friend Sophie and the resourceful waif Dido, Simon narrowly escapes a series of madcap close calls and dangerous run-ins. In a time and place where villains do nothing halfway, Simon is faced with wild wolves, poisoned pies, kidnapping, and a wrecked ship. This is a cleverly contrived tale of intrigue and misadventure. Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl “It’s a marvel!” —The New Yorker “A wild yarn, not to be put down once it is started.” —Washington Post “A riot of wildly improbable adventures happening to absurd and loveable characters with Dickensian names in a time that never was . . . Heartrending, hair-raising, rib-tickling, and delightful.” —New York Times |
| children's literature characters: Corduroy Don Freeman, 2014-10-16 A toy bear who is anxious to have a home is befriended by a little girl who is willing to spend her own money to buy him. |
| children's literature characters: Once On a Time A. A. Milne, 2021-12-07 Once on a Time (1917) is a fairy tale by A.A. Milne. Known more for his series of Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poems for children, Milne also wrote novels, fairy tales, and plays, including this entirely original work of fiction inspired by the author’s experience in the Great War. Addressing themes of power, conflict, and moral ambiguity, Once on a Time updates the classic fairy tale format for the twentieth century, and remains a wonderful work of fiction for children and adults alike. >While testing out a pair of magical boots, King Merriwig of Euralia, a jolly and decent ruler, accidentally instigates war with a neighboring kingdom. While he is off fighting with the cruel and egotistical King of Barodia, Merriwig’s daughter, Princess Hyacinth, is left in charge of Euralia. Despite her youth, she possesses both wisdom and a desire to do right by her people. But the Countess Belvane, the king’s mistress, has desires of her own. Jealous of Hyacinth, she hatches a plan to take control of the kingdom, causing mischief for the Princess at every turn. With the help of Prince Udo of Araby—who suffers from a strange enchantment—and his companion Coronel, Princess Hyacinth does her best to take care of Euralia until her father is able to return. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A.A. Milne’s Once on a Time is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers. |
| children's literature characters: Uni the Unicorn Amy Krouse Rosenthal, 2014-08-26 Amy Krouse Rosenthal's New York Times bestselling picture book about a unicorn who believes that little girls are REAL is perfect for anyone interested in stories of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing! Uni the unicorn is told there’s no such thing as little girls! But no matter what the grown-up unicorns say, Uni believes that little girls are REAL. Somewhere there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be best friends. In fact, far away (but not too far away), a real little girl believes there is a unicorn waiting for her, too. This magical story of friendship from the bestselling author of I Wish You More is perfect for Easter and spring-time reading. It reminds believers and nonbelievers alike that sometimes wishes really can come true. Don't miss the sequel, Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True! |
| children's literature characters: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus Barbara Park, 2012 In her own words, a young girl describes her feelings about starting kindergarten and what she does when she decides not to ride the bus home. |
| children's literature characters: The Rhetoric of Character in Children's Literature Maria Nikolajeva, 2002 Nikolajeva (comparative literature, Stockholm U., Sweden and Abo Akademi U., Finland) realized from the poor responses of her students--future teachers--that they were not being given adequate tools for analyzing the artistic means used for characterization in children's literature. She therefore investigates the ontological and epistemological aspects of characters in children's fiction, and identifies the principle differences between characterization in children's fiction and in general fiction. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. |
| children's literature characters: Little Women Louisa May Alcott, 1926 |
| children's literature characters: Burglar Bill Allan Ahlberg, 2012-05-28 Who's that creeping down the street? Who's that climbing up the wall? Who's that coming through the window? Who's that? ... It's Burglar Bill! Burglar Bill lives all by himself in a tall house full of stolen property. Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things. From hats to baked beans, Burglar Bill will take anything! But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed. And, it shows him that stealing has a cost! Discover the timeless tale that has delighted young readers for generations. The perfect bedtime story, Burglar Bill is packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read text. Discover more Ahlberg classic children's books: The Jolly Postman Cops and Robbers Funnybones Each Peach Pear Plum Peepo! |
| children's literature characters: The Lorax Dr. Seuss, 2013-09-24 Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference. This book is the perfect gift for Earth Day and for any child—or child at heart—who is interested in recycling, advocacy and the environment, or just loves nature and playing outside. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. |
| children's literature characters: Bony-legs Joanna Cole, Dirk Zimmer, 1986-11-01 When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch's cat and dog. |
| children's literature characters: The Velveteen Rabbit Margery Williams, 2023-06-08 The Velveteen Rabbit is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a century.An enchanting tale about a soft toy rabbit's journey to becoming Real. Through his adventures with his best friend, Boy, the rabbit learns about the transformative power of love, loyalty, and imagination. When Boy falls ill, the rabbit faces the ultimate test of strength and resilience. The Velveteen Rabbit is a heartwarming story of childhood innocence and the bonds of friendship that continues to inspire generation after generation. Rediscover the magic of a world where toys can become real, and dreams can come true. Margery Williams was a successful writer who authored a number of beloved children's books and novels, but she is best known for her classic tale The Velveteen Rabbit. She also wrote other popular children's books such as The Little Wooden Doll and Poor Cecco, as well as several novels for adults, including Winterbound and The Thing in the Woods. Her writing career spanned several decades, and her works continue to be cherished by readers of all ages around the world. |
| children's literature characters: The Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter, 1907 Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught. |
| children's literature characters: Using Children's Literature to Learn about Disabilities & Illness Joan K. Blaska, 2003 This book incorporates 10 years of research into a thoughtful guide for parents and professionals to help young children learn about disabilities and illnesses through children's literature |
| children's literature characters: The Great Gilly Hopkins Katherine Paterson, 2009-10-06 The timeless Newbery Honor Book from bestselling author Katherine Paterson about a wisecracking, ornery, completely unforgettable young heroine. Eleven-year-old Gilly has been stuck in more foster families than she can remember, and she's hated them all. She has a reputation for being brash, brilliant, and completely unmanageable, and that's the way she likes it. So when she's sent to live with the Trotters—by far the strangest family yet—she knows it's only a temporary problem. Gilly decides to put her sharp mind to work and get out of there fast. She's determined to no longer be a foster kid. Before long she's devised an elaborate scheme to get her real mother to come rescue her. Unfortunately, the plan doesn't work out quite as she hoped it would... This classic middle grade novel has moved generations of readers and inspired a major motion picture starring Octavia Spencer, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, and Danny Glover. The acclaim for the book included the National Book Award, the Christopher Award, and the Jane Addams Award. The joys and struggles of adoption, told in a real and accessible way, are beautifully expressed in Katherine Paterson's The Great Gilly Hopkins. Don't miss it! |
| children's literature characters: The Outsiders S. E Hinton, 1967 |
| children's literature characters: Abigail the Whale Davide Cali, 2016-09-13 Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, Abigail is a whale, when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things. |
| children's literature characters: Walking Through Walls Karen Cioffi, 2020-05-18 Walking Through Walls, by Karen Cioffi, is an excellent book with a message of honor and compassion. Illustrations, by WillowRaven, are a terrific addition to this literary treat which will appeal to young readers on a quest for adventures in reading. |
| children's literature characters: Sara Crewe Frances Hoodgson Burnett, 2016-04-22 1888. Burnett, began as a novelist, but she is now best remembered for her children's books including Sara Crewe(which was later rewritten to become The Little Princess). |
| children's literature characters: Heidi Johanna Spyri, 2016-10-02 Heidi is an orphaned girl initially raised by her aunt Detie in Maienfeld, Switzerland after the early deaths of her parents, Tobias and Adelheid (Detie's sister and brother-in-law). Detie brings 6-year-old Heidi to her paternal grandfather's house, up the mountain from D�rfli. He has been at odds with the villagers and embittered against God for years and lives in seclusion on the alm. This has earned him the nickname Alm-Uncle. He briefly resents Heidi's arrival, but the girl's evident intelligence and cheerful yet unaffected demeanor soon earn his genuine, if reserved, affection. Heidi enthusiastically befriends her new neighbors, young Peter the goatherd, his mother, Bridget, and his blind maternal grandmother, who is Grannie to everyone. With each season that passes, the mountaintop inhabitants grow more attached to Heidi. |
Child health
May 12, 2025 · Child health, growth and development are inseparable. In 2016, at least 250 million children were not able to reach their full physical or psychological development. This …
Deworming in children - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 9, 2023 · Preventive chemotherapy (deworming), using annual or biannual a single-dose albendazole (400 mg) or mebendazole (500 mg) b is recommended as a public health …
Children's environmental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 15, 2021 · Children's health problems often result from exposure to a number of environmental risk factors in the places where they live, work, play and learn. Only through …
Malnutrition in children - World Health Organization (WHO)
Stunting - Children who suffer from growth retardation as a result of poor diets or recurrent infections tend to be at greater risk for illness and death. Stunting is the result of long-term …
Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 7, 2025 · There are nearly 1.2 billion adolescents (10-19 years old) worldwide. In some countries, adolescents make up as much as a quarter of the population and the number of …
BMI-for-age (5-19 years) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Interpretation of cut-offs. Overweight: >+1SD (equivalent to BMI 25 kg/m2 at 19 years) Obesity: >+2SD (equivalent to BMI 30 kg/m2 at 19 years)
Violence against children - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 29, 2022 · Violence against children includes all forms of violence against people under 18 years old, whether perpetrated by parents or other caregivers, peers, romantic partners, or …
World malaria report 2024 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 11, 2024 · Groups at high risk of a malaria infection include children under 5, women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, migrants, people with disabilities, and people in remote areas with …
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection - World Health …
Jan 10, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus is a common cause of upper respiratory infections among infants and children under 5 years old. While anyone can catch hMPV, infants, older …
Global report on children with developmental disabilities
Sep 15, 2023 · Using findings from research and practice and guided by the tenets of international human rights conventions, this WHO-UNICEF Global Report on children with developmental …
EVALUATING CHILDREN’S BOOKS THAT ADDRESS …
New York, NY: Council on Interracial Books for Children. Derman-Sparks, L. and the ABC Task Force. 1989. Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children. Washington, D.C.: …
What’s in a Name? Literary Anthroponymy in Children’s …
literary works. Besides, this encourages children‟s literature‟s translators to be aware in translating names for young readers in terms of rendering pedagogical perspectives on it. 2. …
Talking about Books: Strong Female Characters in Recent …
Talking about Books Strong Female Characters in Recent Children's Literature PATHEINE,CHRISTINEINKSTER,WITHFRANKKAZEMEK,SANDRAWILLIAMS, …
Nurturing Emotional Intelligence through Literature
children, well-chosen children’s literature can be used with adult learners as well. The following are some suggestions for literature response activities that can both develop language skills …
Exploring Moral Values in Classic Children's Literature
In classic children's literature, characters and plots serve as the primary vehicles for conveying moral values. The actions, decisions, and growth of characters within these stories provide …
CULTURALLY RELEVANT LITERATURE FOR K-5 …
In 2019, 41.8% of children’s books featured White characters and 29.2% featured animals or other entities as the main characters. Moreover, 29% of the published books featured characters of …
Representations of Deaf Characters in Children's Picture Books
ity literature. Deafness in Children’s Literature The three studies that examine deaf-ness in children’s literature provided limited data applicable to the present study. Only one study ...
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: …
of Children’s Books,” highlighting the lack of racial diversity in children’s literature, finding in a survey of over 5,200 children’s books, only 6.7% included a Black character.4 In a recent …
Children’s Literature Assembly Position Statement February …
Children’s Literature Assembly Position Statement On the Importance of Critical Selection and Teaching of Diverse Children’s Literature February 12, 2019 ... interact with these stories, …
1 Why Children Need Diverse Literature - Anna Maria College
children's literature professor at Ohio State, described the concept as following: "[Diverse]Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or ... Non-human characters …
‘Telling Tales’. An investigation into the representation of …
children’s literature does contain disabled characters, they are continuously perceived in a negative way and use frightening scenarios and imagery which makes children dislike these …
Culture or Disability? Examining Deaf Characters in …
ages. Children’s literature has great potential to support d/Deaf children’s identity development with the inclusion of deafness and Deaf characters. If children are exposed to misinformation …
Finding Third Culture Kids in Children's Literature
other people. Children’s literature allows children to view the good, bad, and ugly aspects of life in a way that helps them to begin seeing the universality of human experience. Children’s …
Using Picture Books to Promote Social-Emotional Literacy
Sharing high-quality literature with young children provides a range of language to help them identify, label, and express emotions. High-quality children’s literature that contains authentic …
Access Provided by Utah State University Libraries at …
despite increased inclusion of deaf characters in children’s literature over the past two decades. The present study analyzed the portrayal of deaf characters in picture books for children ages …
Content Analysis and Gender Stereotypes in Children's …
Students examine the text, symbols, characters, use of color, and major themes in each book. In this article, I briefly review the theoretical un-derpinnings of the exercise, offer a brief summary …
Early Children’s Literature and Aging - ed
people and frequently fails to fully develop older characters or give them meaningful roles. The underrepresentation of older adults in this literature is a form of “ageism by ... children’s …
Animals in Children’s Literature: A Powerful Motivator for …
Common associations with these characters play an important part in North American children’s childhoods. In the elementary language arts classroom, quality children’s literature that …
Children's Literature: Theory and Practice - JSTOR
as children's literature at all, is to be found in the theory of the novel. The history of children's literature coincides, more or less, with that of the novel. What historians of children's literature …
Running head: ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN CHILDREN’S …
children’s literature published in the United States because diversity is accurately representative of the culture in which today’s young readers live. Children’s literature has ... American …
ijmmu.com International Journal of Multicultural …
On Translation of Children’s Literature: Characters of Children’s Books Enjoy a Different Diet in Iran 58 International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding
Gender Representation in Children’s Books: A Critical …
children’s literature have revealed some signs of language to signify all of humanity [29]. The point to be ... [13]. Ellis’s characters, 26 percent were females and 74 per cent were study on ...
Patterns of Disparity in Titles - JSTOR
Research on gender representation in children s literature has revealed persistent patterns of gender inequality, despite some signs of improvement since Weitzman et al.'s (1972) classic …
Interpretation of Gender Roles Projected In Children's …
greater emphasis on male characters in children‟s literature. Others like Janice McCabe in his study (2001) of almost 6,000 children books found that: 1. In human characters, males are …
Views of Childhood in Children's Literature Over Time - JSTOR
Children's literature is a transmitter of cultural values. It is an agent for so-cialization. Whether this is a conscious or unconscious decision on the part of ... Newbery continued to publish little …
Beach. - ed
Feminists on Children's Literature in 1971(as cited in Creany, 1995) examined 49 Newberry award-winning books and found books with a ratio of three male characters for every female. …
Gender Stereotypes in Children’s Picture Books: A …
stereotyping and under -representation of female characters in 200 popular children’s picture books: A twenty-first century update. ... The influence of children’s literature on gender role …
Controlled Childhood and the Moulding of the Children's …
In literature, realism seeks to depict everyday life. This movement emerged in the 19th century as a reaction against romanticism, aiming for a more objective portrayal of the world, its …
Children’s Literature Reviews Complex Characters, rich …
Children’s Literature Reviews Complex Characters, rich Storylines: Series books with Sophistication Grace Enriquez, Erika Thulin Dawes, Mary Ann Cappiello, and Katie Egan …
Children's Literature as a Catalyst for Social Change
Children’s literature plays an important role on the development of young minds. It is recognized throughout the scholarly literature that the books children are exposed to ... getting more …
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Main Characters
Roald Dahl characters, children's literature characters, classic literature characters, book character analysis. charlie and the chocolate factory main characters: Charlie and the …
ED423552 1998-00-00 Multicultural Children's Literature in …
Children's Literature in the Elementary Classroom. ERIC Digest. ERIC Development Team www.eric.ed.gov Table of Contents ... Positive portrayals of characters with authentic and …
ERIC/RCS: Images of the Elderly in Children's Literature
for children's literature that presents the concept of aging in a sensitive manner, and she discusses a number of children's books that portray elderly characters in negative and in …
Knowledge of Multicultural Literature among Early Childhood …
children’s literature was virtually un-known by the majority of the participants (68) in this study. Those 68 respondents could not identify any children’s books featuring Asian-American …
ADVENTURES INTO OTHERNESS - Doria
in late twentieth-century children’s literature / Maria Lassén-Seger. – Åbo : Åbo Akademi University Press. 2006. Diss.: Åbo Akademi University. ISBN 951-765-332-8 ... Narratives in …
Cultural Representation of Disability in Children’s Literature
Icelandic children receive in well-known Icelandic folk tales, translations of international fairy tales and fantasy literature, classic children’s books that Icelandic children know by heart, and more …
Basil Of Baker Street Eve Titus Copy
character analysis, Eve Titus characters, children's literature characters, anthropomorphic character development) Chapter 2: Narrative Structure and Plot Devices: A Masterclass in …
Characteristics of High Quality Children’s Literature
Jun 20, 2019 · ECE 402, Children’s Literature University of Jos 6/20/2019 1 Characteristics of High Quality Children’s Literature Dr. K. A. Korb Characteristics of Children's Literature • Plot: …
Reflections on the Development of African American …
Journal of Children’s Literature, 38(2), pp. 5-13. ©Children’s Literature Assembly ISSN 1521-7779 Bishop reflects on her scholarship in ... fiction featuring Black characters. Broderick’s analysis …
Gender Representation in Children's Literature: 1900-1984
Grauerholz, Pescosolido / GENDER IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 115 edition (1936). As a result, there were some missing data for the early period. This problem was partially remedied …
The Portrayal of Characters with Learning Disabilities in …
characters with learning disabilities to assess the trends, themes, and strengths of modern children’s literature. Fourteen chil - dren’s picturebooks for children ages 4 to 8 published …
Immigrant Narratives: Power, Difference, and Representation …
targeted towards children, such as Mullen‘s (2004) research on how immigrants are portrayed in children‘s literature and folksongs; Lamme, Fu, and McKoy‘s (2004) work on immigrants in …
Children in Postmodern Literature: A Reconstruction of …
“the child’s lack of voice” and observes that it is in children’s literature that adults are “recapturing their own experiences or creating stories about what it is like to see as a child does” (276). It is …
What Has Happened to the 'All-White' World of Children's …
laughable, or pathetic black characters in children's literature on the self-concepts of black children are clear. Almost any U.S. black over the age of 30 who attend ed integrated schools …
Indian Children’s Literature in Ancient Epoch A Bird’s Eye …
mark on Children’s literature, which can be traced back to at least ten thousand years in the form of lullabies, cradle songs, tongue twisters, nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Consequently, India …
Junie B Jones Book Characters - invisiblecity.uarts.edu
- C. Importance of Character Development in Children's Literature II. The Main Characters - A. Junie B. Jones - 1. Personality Traits - 2. Quirks and Mannerisms - 3. Growth and …
Children’s Literature as Fun-House Mirrors, Blind Spots, and …
book. Seeing oneself in children’s literature supports a positive sense of self and a sense of belonging. Children’s books also serve as windows as accu rate, authentic depictions of …
The Role of Morality and Ethics in Children’s Literature: A …
Agз¯ƒ8 s o ê” Ìà “ 믧 †Ø àÍ0˜Ýƒ—T*Û#—ðiÙ"cª0["íi3 ø ÚYÃé“ÉQäƦâ×€„ßhù8Ô ©èïÛM4 ¶iHÃbï+ %FcÓ[ú„* õ M!z¶ ëI•h“"²o Œl p C¾Ât@ ï'¿@#Ë+|·æææ œª#·— –h Ò–lüŽ™ŠfÇ ¢´µ ¹ …
Duquesne Scholarship Collection - Duquesne University
explored the lack of diverse characters in children’s literature and how to use representational literature in an elementary classroom within a suburban school context. Representation in …
Junie B Jones Book Characters (2024) - invisiblecity.uarts.edu
Junie B Jones Book Characters Junie B. Jones Book Characters: A Comprehensive Guide I. - A. Junie B. Jones: A Beloved Character - B. The World of Junie B. Jones Books - C. Importance …
