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Should We Burn Babar?: Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories
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Based on 73 Ratings and 21 Reviews

Book Description
The renowned author of 36 Children and, more recently, "I Won't Learn from You" and Other Thoughts on Creative Maladjustment turns his attention to children's literature and the power of stories in education. The title essay raises the question of what to do with a charming and compelling though politically and morally offensive text. In "Rosa Was Tired," Kohl points out the subtle racism inherent... More
Book Information
PublisherNew Press
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages178
ISBN-101565842588
ISBN-13978-1565842588
Publication Date08/01/1995
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About Herbert R. Kohl (Author) : Herbert R. Kohl is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Herbert R. Kohl include Making Theater: Developing Plays with Young Peop... more
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