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Abstract

In an effort to shift children's attitudes from intolerance to acceptance, the authors have developed a model for using books in the classroom depicting boys' nontraditional pursuits (see Figure 1).

Details

Title
Embracing William, Oliver Button, and Tough Boris: Learning Acceptance From Characters in Children's Literature
Author
Karyn Wellhousen Tunks; McGee, Jessica
Pages
213-218
Publication year
2006
Publication date
Summer 2006
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN
00094056
e-ISSN
21620725
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
210389626
Copyright
Copyright Association for Childhood Education International Summer 2006