Clare Bradford is een vooraanstaand onderzoeker op het gebied van kinderliteratuur, wiens werk diep ingaat op de raciale en culturele aspecten binnen Australische kinderliteratuur. Haar onderzoek belicht hoe inheemse personages worden afgebeeld in deze verhalen en analyseert de literaire technieken die auteurs gebruiken om deze complexe thema's te representeren. Bradford's benadering benadrukt het belang van kritische betrokkenheid bij kinderliteratuur en de invloed ervan op de vorming van het wereldbeeld van jonge lezers. Haar expertise draagt bij aan een diepere waardering van representatie en identiteit in literatuur voor een jong publiek.
Children's books seek to assist children to understand themselves and their world. This work demonstrates how settler-society texts position child readers as citizens of postcolonial nations, how they represent the colonial past to modern readers, what they propose about race relations, and how they conceptualise systems of power and government.
Exploring the interplay between children's literature and cultural identity, this book examines how stories reflect societal values, beliefs, and norms while also shaping the perspectives of young readers. It delves into the ways in which children's books serve as cultural artifacts, influencing the development of cultural narratives and contributing to the formation of identity in diverse societies. Through analysis and examples, the text highlights the reciprocal relationship between literature and culture.
This book demonstrates how contemporary children's texts draw on utopian and dystopian tropes in their projections of possible futures. The authors explore the ways in which children's texts respond to social change and global politics. The book argues that children's texts are crucially implicated in shaping the values of their readers.
Success at school depends on being ready for school. Perfect for all nursery and pre-school settings, this book is packed full of fun and educational play-based ideas to develop the basic skills that every child needs to prepare them for that next big step. For newly qualified and experienced practitioners alike, this book offers a huge range of activities, from laying the foundations for early reading and writing, to developing social skills and building up physical dexterity. Tips are provided for making the ideas relevant to every child, whatever their learning style or individual needs and additional ideas for involving parents are also included. With 20 years' experience of teaching in mainstream and special education settings, Clare Ford brings vast experience, innovative ideas and invaluable advice for all Early Years practitioners involved in making the transition to 'big school' as smooth as possible.