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EJ328574 PS513942

Title: Children's Literature: There's Some Sense to Its Humor
Author(s): Jalongo, Mary Renck
Source: Childhood Education, v62 n2 p109-14 Nov-Dec 1985
Publication Date: 1985
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120)
Journal Announcement: CIJAPR1986

Focuses on three interrelated issues: (1) developmental theories of humor (2) variables that facilitate children's responses to amusing literature, and (3) strategies for the evaluation and more effective use of humorous children's books. Provides examples of books, an overview chart of the general chronology of children's humor development, and suggested book titles. (DST)

Descriptors: Age Differences; Childhood Attitudes; *Childrens Literature; Cognitive Development; Developmental Stages; Educational Theories; *Elementary School Students; *Humor; Literary Devices; Personality Traits; *Preschool Children

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