What's a Good Book: Selecting Books for Children

Duration: 27 min.

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1982

Creator: Weston

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Librarians, authors, and college professors address the question of what constitutes a good book for children, citing literary quality, incidents linking plot with life, and a book's ability to fulfill a particular purpose., Presents librarians, authors and college professors who address the question of what constitutes a good book for children citing literary quality, incidents linking plot with life and a book's ability to fulfill a particular purpose.

Complete Record: , Through interviews with librarians, authors and teachers, this film explores the delicate balance of considerations involved in careful book selection. Intended as a discussion starter for college courses, in-service training classes, and community groups. Reveals seasoned professionals' insights into the elements that make up a good book. Finalist, American Film Festival., Presents librarians, authors and college professors who address the question of what constitutes a good book for children citing literary quality, incidents linking plot with life and a book's ability to fulfill a particular purpose.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.