Candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of the literary genre and the wide range of children's books available in each area.

Candidates will demonstrate ability in assessing the qualities of children's books in terms of the following evaluative criteria in literary/artistic merit, interest to children, use in the curriculum, and censorship

Candidates will show insight into the creative process experienced by writers and illustrators of children's books.

Candidates will understand affective reading instruction--ways to utilize children's literature to improve reading instruction.

Candidates will be able to integrate children's literature across the curriculum.

Candidates will show familiarity with the major evaluative tools available for assessing children's literature--both retrospective and current review sources.