Describes the studio, the routine, and some illustrating techniques of the author and illustrator Eric Carle. (MS)

Critiques, from an aesthetic viewpoint, several children's books that use photographs as illustrations, focusing on how and to what effect they are used. (MM)

Examines Katherine Paterson's book "Bridge to Terabithia" to demonstrate how a close study of chapter titles can add meaning and pleasure to reading. Suggests several questions for students, and records the substance of children's responses to these questions. (MM)

Discusses children's literature in Great Britain, the past five years, its current state, and recent trends. Discusses the controversy over the new edition of Beatrix Potter's PETER RABBIT. (MS)

Recounts the author's writing of "Owl Moon," an award-winning children's book. (MM)

Recounts a conversation with children's poet and author Eve Merriam. Provides a list of her children's books and poetry on cassette. (MM)

Introduces illustrator Dennis Nolan. Explains his work routine, his storyteller philosophy, and his perception of audience. (RAE)

Asserts that people have used animals in literature as long as there has been writing, because animals give people a way to characterize themselves. Argues that animals are being regarded in new, heroic ways in children's books, more and more without human distortions, but as heroes in their own right. (PRA)

Offers brief descriptions of 10 trade books which illuminate mathematical ideas. (SR)

Presents an interview with Richard Jackson, editor and publisher, now head of Richard Jackson Books. Explains how the editor got into the business, his own memories of childhood reading, how he views ambition, how he markets books, what he thinks of the current state of children's literature, and what he sees as the role of the editor. (TB)

Explores some of the threats to accuracy in biographies for children. Illustrates how carelessness and oversimplification, inadequate data, unreliable sources, and social mores and taboos can lead to inaccuracies in this genre. (SR)

Presents an interview with Bryan Collier. Shares his journey from artist to children's book illustrator. Shares his views and vision with the readers. (SG)

Presents an interview with Julienne Coleman discussing her memories of homeschooling, her protectiveness of her younger brother, her very first book "Bubbles," and her writing process. (SG)

Recounts a visit with illustrator Ruth Sanderson. (MM)

Argues against providing children only with reading materials which offer happy endings. Argues for literature which depicts life as both happy and sad, difficult and joyful. (RAE)