Books with author Nancy Munger Anderson

Elementary Children’s Literature, 4e by Nancy A. Anderson, gives pre-service teachers of elementary, early childhood, and special education students—plus media specialists and parents of children aged infancy through 13—a comprehensive look at children’s literature in general plus information about hundreds of today’s best books in children’s literature. Organized around genres; written in a conversational tone; and packed with teaching strategies, technology applications, authoritative coverage of multicultural literature, and many instructional tie-ins, the book helps teachers and parents apply their knowledge of literature to help children grow in their language and reading abilities.

All children love birthdays -- and all children love Christmas. My Birthday, Jesus' Birthday helps them understand both days even more. With simple words and colorful illustrations, this book shows children how Jesus' birth was like their own -- and very different. And it affirms to each child that he or she is someone special to Mom, to Dad, and to God.

About the Book BARNABY'S SONGNancy Floege AndersonAuthor ID: 966 864Being happy with ourselves, whatever our own unique strengths and frailties, is often a lesson late learned. For Barnaby, however, it comes early. Barnaby was born enjoying his genetic "gifts" and so wastes few moments in regret. Though from birth on, Barnaby's singing is a trial to all but him, he healthily deals with exclusion and animosity from others. Finally, during a fourth-grade emergency, the truth of his gift comes out. Barnaby's story sends a message of self-acceptance and promise of a time to shine. Who knows where hidden talents will take us? Maybe the vibrational cosmos has unseen dimensions for us all. Easy reading for grades three to five, Barnaby's story contains much use of figurative speech such as personification metaphors, similes, alliteration, and of course, oxymorons. Affixes and compound words provide teaching elements as well, making it an entity for classroom fun as well as individual enjoyment.