Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 The Magical World of Picture Books -- The Power of Stories -- The Power of Picture Books -- Reader Response Theory -- Rosenblatt's Transactional Theory -- Types of Responses: Reader Stances -- Becoming Learners -- The Active Lives of Children -- The Curiosity of Children -- The Construction of Meaning -- The Social Aspects of Learning -- Conclusion -- References -- Children's Literature -- 2 Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies: Learning Through Integration -- Why integrate? -- Literature as the Connecting Agent -- Using Literature to Teach -- Using Literature to Teach Mathematics -- Using Literature to Teach Science -- Using Literature to Teach Social Studies -- Using Literature to Teach Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies -- Developing Understanding in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies -- Create a Problem-Solving Environment -- Use Models and Hands-On Materials -- Encourage Interaction and Discussion -- Use Cooperative Learning Groups -- Require Justification of Responses -- Listen Actively -- Conclusion -- References -- Children's Literature -- 3 Making Literacy Connections -- Selection Criteria: Qualifications of a Good Book -- Guiding Question 1: "Is the book engaging to the reader?"--Guiding Question 2: "Is the book age appropriate?" -- Guiding Question 3: "Does the book contribute to the balance of our collection?" -- Guiding Question 4: "Does the book include meaningful and relevant mathematics, science, and/or social studies concepts?" -- Categories of Books -- Distinguishing by Purpose: To Entertain or to Inform -- Distinguishing by Audience: For Younger and Older Readers -- Distinguishing by Structure -- Distinguishing by Content -- Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Integrated Classroom -- Conclusion -- References -- Children's Literature