Exploring the ethical questions posed by, in, and about children’s literature, this collection examines the way texts intended for children raise questions of

Featuring close readings of selected poetry, visual texts, short stories and novels published for children since 1945 from Naughty Amelia Jane to Watership Down

Shows how children's literature can be used to help children develop their own strength as independent ethical decision makers.

This book allows philosophers, literary theorists, and education specialists to come together to offer a series of readings on works of children's literature. E