In its seventh edition Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature continues to be a visually stunning, theoretically sound, comprehensive overview of children's literature. It will prepare teachers to appreciate, evaluate, and share children's literature by examining the most important elements of the literature and by addressing the interests and needs of its readers.

This edition threads discussions and examples of young adult and multicultural literature, informational and biographical books, and technology resources throughout making the seventh edition a must have for teachers entering today's classrooms.