Ch 12: Children's Literature, Briefly

I like how history is referred to "the story of ourselves" and it involves studying differing viewpoints and making personal judgments.
Historical fiction can make learning about history much more exciting for children; it makes history much more personal and real and authentic when compared to textbook history. It allows children to make connections and can help them develop a sense of time.

Tunnell, Michael O. and James S. Jacobs. Children's Literature, Briefly. 4e. Upper Sadle River NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall, 2008.