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Full-Text Articles in Children's and Young Adult Literature
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education, Valerie Lockhart
Outside Classroom: Unstructured Outdoor Play In Early Childhood Education, Valerie Lockhart
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This independent study examines the benefits of unstructured outdoor play in early childhood education through the lens of an original children's book and correlative research.
O-Sode No Furiawase : The Touching Of Sleeves : An Original Story Based On The Early Life Of A Japanese-American Dancer For Ages Nine To Eleven, Jina M. Accardo
O-Sode No Furiawase : The Touching Of Sleeves : An Original Story Based On The Early Life Of A Japanese-American Dancer For Ages Nine To Eleven, Jina M. Accardo
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Based on a true story, this fictionalized memoir is about a second generation Japanese-American girl growing up in a large family in California during the 1930's and 1940's. Set against the backdrop of the Depression and the internment of West Coast "persons of Japanese ancestry" during World War II, the story follows the protagonist's childhood interest in dance as it blossoms into a true calling.
Swaney At The Museum : A Children's Book About A Transitional Object Overcoming Separation Anxiety, Miriam Berger
Swaney At The Museum : A Children's Book About A Transitional Object Overcoming Separation Anxiety, Miriam Berger
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The core of this thesis is an original picture book entitled "Swaney at the museum." It communicates the importance of calming self-talk in the face of anxiety.
My Brain Wakes Up, Nicole Mcdonough
My Brain Wakes Up, Nicole Mcdonough
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original work of fiction designed to open the conversation between students and teachers about the striking contrasts and innate beauty in how differently each of our brains are made. It is at once a work of fiction, an interview of children, an opportunity for personal reflection, and an invitation for all learners to honor our unique creativity.
The Philippines' Masskara Festival : A Nonfiction Picture Book, Monica Denise V. Javelosa
The Philippines' Masskara Festival : A Nonfiction Picture Book, Monica Denise V. Javelosa
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This study focuses on festivals in the Philippines and includes a nonfiction picture book intended to pique children's curiousity about their own region.
Franklin Finds A Home : An Original Mathematical Story For Children Seven To Nine Years Of Age, Rachel Greenblat
Franklin Finds A Home : An Original Mathematical Story For Children Seven To Nine Years Of Age, Rachel Greenblat
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This original story is written for children seven to nine years of age. In the story, the reader accompanies Franklin, a fish in a fantastical underwater world, on a journey to find a new apartment. Using mathematical thinking, Franklin is able to find the perfect apartment. The mathematical concepts embedded in the story are measurement, length, width, perimeter, and area.
Beatrice, Michele Helene Marglis
Beatrice, Michele Helene Marglis
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original picture book biography about the life, ideas, and work of the American artist Beatrice Wood.
In The Cool Of The Woods : An Original Story On Burgeoning Self-Identity For 6s And 7s, Adelaide Wainwright
In The Cool Of The Woods : An Original Story On Burgeoning Self-Identity For 6s And 7s, Adelaide Wainwright
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Presents an original children's story about an afternoon in the life of Maxine, whose mother insists that she leave her side and go have an adventure. Maxine reluctantly does so and meets her cousin Laura at the edge of the woods. With Laura as a guide, the magic of the woods is revealed, and soon Maxine is guiding the pair of girls in discovery. At the end of the day, Maxine leaves the woods having undergone a remarkable experience that has changed her relationship with the world around her
The Three Petals : A Modern Literary Fairy Tale In The Classical Tradition, Amy Lipman
The Three Petals : A Modern Literary Fairy Tale In The Classical Tradition, Amy Lipman
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original story, written and illustrated in the style of the golden age of fairy tales. The story includes sixteen original collage illustrations and is a coming-of-age tale about a young girl who embarks on a journey to seek her fortune. Travelling through a hostile world, she encounters benevolent creatures, whom she helps, using magic talismans from home, and who, in return, help her to liberate a hostage prince and destroy a force of pure evil. Also examines recent trends in the pop culture of fairy tales over the last fifty years that have inspired the author's work both negatively …
Chanterelle Finds A Family : Creating An Original Book For Children, Nicole Brierre
Chanterelle Finds A Family : Creating An Original Book For Children, Nicole Brierre
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Chanterelle finds a family is an original children's story geared towards children ages five to seven. Following the book, the author includes four sections relating to the making of the book and its developmental appropriateness.
The Big White Envelope : Addressing Anxiety In Young Children Through A Story, Emily Bramowitz
The Big White Envelope : Addressing Anxiety In Young Children Through A Story, Emily Bramowitz
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This paper examines the role of literature in mitigating anxiety in young children. It focuses on school-related anxiety, specifically the worried feelings among many children at the start of a new school. Embedded in the text is a children's book about a young girl's anticipation about the start of kindergarten.
Goodnight Sister : An Original Children's Book, Johanna Pyun
Goodnight Sister : An Original Children's Book, Johanna Pyun
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original children's book written for five to seven year olds that touches on the themes of adoption, sibling relationships, and culture.
Erine Pershings And The Golden Lyre : An Historical Novel About Ancient Greece For Upper-Elementary Aged Students, Kate Vasconi
Erine Pershings And The Golden Lyre : An Historical Novel About Ancient Greece For Upper-Elementary Aged Students, Kate Vasconi
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An historical novel exploring ancient Greece for upper-elementary aged children. Also includes how the story was written; guidance for young readers in deciphering historical fact from fiction; a review of stories for upper-elementary aged children about ancient Greece; and lastly, Erine Pershings and the golden lyre is examined from a developmental perspective, showing its relevance to upper-elementary aged children.
Close Encounters In The Rainforest : A Children's Book For Eight And Nine-Year-Olds, Vandana Mathrani
Close Encounters In The Rainforest : A Children's Book For Eight And Nine-Year-Olds, Vandana Mathrani
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Presents an original children's book that describes the array of biodiversity present in a tropical rainforest.
Manhattan Monarch, Melinda Chan
Manhattan Monarch, Melinda Chan
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Manhattan Monarch is an original children's book intended for early childhood students ages four years and up. It is the story of a Monarch butterfly floating high above the cityscape who invites the reader on an adventure through Manhattan. Includes colorful photographs that capture the butterfly's migration all the way from Manhattan to Mexico.
Where Is Home? A Central Park Adventure : An Original Children's Book, Zachary Howard
Where Is Home? A Central Park Adventure : An Original Children's Book, Zachary Howard
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original children's story for children ages seven to nine about a butterfly named Lola that grows up in Central Park. The story tackles themes such as fearing the unknown, stepping outside of one's comfort zone in order to overcome fear, and independently forming an opinion, all while bridging the gap between beings that are physically different from one another through shared experiences.
Another New Teacher : A Children's Book And Teacher's Guide To Addressing Teacher Change, Cheyenne M. Gleason
Another New Teacher : A Children's Book And Teacher's Guide To Addressing Teacher Change, Cheyenne M. Gleason
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A children's picture book which explores the topic of teacher change during the school year. The purpose of this book is to open up a space for conversation around teacher change in classrooms that experience a change in the teaching staff mid-year.
Something To Celebrate : Exploring Cultural Celebrations Through Childrens Artwork, Jennifer Kirst
Something To Celebrate : Exploring Cultural Celebrations Through Childrens Artwork, Jennifer Kirst
Graduate Student Independent Studies
An original book designed for children aged eight to nine. It is a compilation of artwork, created by children around the world, that explores similarities among the world's many celebrations. Also includes a rationale for creating the book as well as the developmental appropriateness of the concepts presented within the book and examines curriculum implications for using the book
Developing A Picture Book Collaboratively With Children, Jenny Torgerson
Developing A Picture Book Collaboratively With Children, Jenny Torgerson
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This children's story is designed to give children some ideas about what change is about and the possible positive consequences, and hopefully provide a jumping off point for discussion about change.
Exploring Literature For Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Tara Di Gerlando
Exploring Literature For Children Of Incarcerated Parents, Tara Di Gerlando
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Investigates the educational need for children's literature that conveys the theme of a child coping with a physical separation from their parent. Includes an original children's story by the author based on a real life story of a son and mother who were separated for almost twenty years due to incarceration.
The Stone Cutter: A Japanese Legend, Elizabeth Harrison, Francis M. Arnold
The Stone Cutter: A Japanese Legend, Elizabeth Harrison, Francis M. Arnold
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
A retelling of a traditional Japanese tale in which a discontented stonecutter is never satisfied although his every wish is granted by Buddha. At last, through experience, Hashnu learns the lesson Buddha has been teaching.
How Little Cedric Became A Knight, Elizabeth Harrison
How Little Cedric Became A Knight, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's tale tells the story of Cedric, a little boy who wishes to become a knight by being kind, noble, and brave.
The Caterpillar And The Butterfly: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
The Caterpillar And The Butterfly: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's story tells the tale of a caterpillar who seeks advice on how to care for caterpillar eggs. In turn, she learns the lifecycle of caterpillars and butterflies.