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EJ328574 PS513942
Title: Children's Literature: There's Some Sense to Its HumorAuthor(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
