Magical Realism in Neil Gaiman’s Coraline by Hosseinpour Saeede, Department of English Language and Literature, Semnan University (Iran). Nahid Shahbazi

“…Faris’s theoretical framework of the genre therewith Tzvetan Todorov’s definition of the fantastic in order to introduce the novel as an exemplar of magical realism in the domain of children’s literature.…”
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WaaZam! : supporting creative play at a distance in customized video environments by Hunter, Seth E

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Pippi och utopin: En omslagsbild i den västtyska studentrevoltens kölvatten by Lisa Källström

“…In the light of the political turmoil of this period, Pippi was both hailed as a representative of fantastic literature and criticized for being pseudo-revolutionary, ensnaring children in daydreaming about a good world, when instead they should learn how to deal with everyday life from realistic literature. …”
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Pozaedukacyjny zwierzyniec? Przekształcenia motywu raju zwierząt w polskiej literaturze fantastycznej dla dzieci i młodzieży by Ewelina Rąbkowska

“…Transformation of Animal Paradise Motif in Polish Young Adult Fantastic Literature is an attempt to define a new argument for a possibility of animal immortality on the basis of fantasy literature for children and young adults. …”
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LIFE IN THE UNDERGROWTH / by Attenborough, David, 1926-, author 538784

“…Adults are prejudiced against insects--handicapped by their ignorance and fears and limited by their size and vision. Children, who are closer to insects in size, notice and enjoy the tiny creatures. …”

The Social Life Of Sankambe And Friends by Jean-Marie Dederen

“… African tales of animals, humans, fantastic beings, villains and heroes are, much like their counterparts elsewhere, created for the entertainment of an audience of children. …”
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Strange Encounter: Depicting An “Other” Reality for Young Readers by YOU Chengcheng

“…This article explores fantastic encounters between humans and non-humans inChinese and Japanese Children’s literature. …”
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La ciudad oculta en los cuentos de Pacheco by Anna Housková

“…In the other thematic line of his short stories, with the characters of children and adolescents, the Mexican capital and its Roma neighborhood undergo a change of modernization so inadequate that it casts doubt on the very existence of the remembered world of childhood. …”
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Growing Up in “a new sort of country” by Claudia Capancioni

“…In her tales, fairies, elves, and gnomes are an effective vehicle in representing linguistic, cultural, and sociohistorical diversity. Her fantastic creatures are an essential interlocutor for children to grow up understanding the value, as well as the challenge, of being other, of cultural differences, interaction, and negotiation. …”
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The Importance of Space and Time in Neil Gaiman‟s Novels by Irina RAŢĂ

“…Neil Gaiman is a renowned British author of fantasy, science fiction novels, children‟s books and short stories. In Gaiman‟s works, time and space are major elements, playing a key-role in his narratives. …”
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Crawlers on the Seabed – The Famous Devonian Trilobites of Gerolstein by Jens Koppka

“…It provides guided tours through exhibitions and geological hikes in Gerolstein, and offers for children special geoeducational programs, tours and courses.…”
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SOVIET POST-WAR ANTI-UTOPIA

“…However, when comparing these works, one can notice that they have one common and very important trait: they predict the emergence of «new children», totally brainwashed and susceptible to further propagandist influence. …”
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Light people: Nobel Laureate Prof. Eric Betzig by Hui Wang, Cun Yu

“…Eric Betzig, who shared the 2014 Nobel Prize of Chemistry with Stefan Hell and William Moerner, is one of the inventors of this fantastic scientific tool. Working originally on near field optics, Dr. …”
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Lifestyle of Employees working in Hamadan Departments: An Application of the Trans-Theoretical Model by Jalal Abdi, Hassan Eftekhar, Mahmood Mahmoodi, Davood Shojayzadeh, Roya Sadeghi

“…Data collection was performed using a three-section questionnaire containing demographic characteristics, FANTASTIC lifestyle questionnaire and Marcus et al.’s five-part questionnaire. …”
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Susan Lindquist: Visionary scientist and peerless mentor by Bevis, Brooke J.

“…It is hard to overestimate what an enormous figure she has been to me. We developed a fantastic partnership and trust based on common values, instincts, and sensibilities. …”
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Experiences of clinicians and managers in the implementation of a family focused model in child and adult psychiatry by Camilla Linderborg, Camilla Linderborg, Anne Grant, Bente Margrethe Weimand, Bente Margrethe Weimand, Adrian Farrel Falkov, Margareta Östman

“…Internationally, the needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges (parents, children and young people) and their close relatives are now well recognized, but barriers to family focused practice nevertheless persist. …”
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Síndrome de Burnout em Agentes comunitários de saúde e estratégias de enfrentamento Burnout Syndrome in community health agents and coping strategiesstela by Heloisa Telles, Ana Maria Carvalho Pimenta

“…The results show that the sample was predominantly female (93.75%), with children (68.75%), belonging to the age group 20-30 years old (35%) and with a steady partner (60%). …”
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“Freedom – Is It a Crime?”: Herbert Read’s The Green Child and Human Rights in Post-war Britain by Matthew Chambers

“…The novel updates a medieval tale about mysterious green-hued children who suddenly appear in a village, and in Read’s work, the so-called Green Children set off a narrative where, I argue, that individual liberties like freedom of movement and political debates around human rights and refugees are staged and thought through. …”

Alice in Wonderland as a precursor to the theatre of the absurd. by Chua, Ke Ni.

“…The timeless appeal of Carroll’s works lies in his fantastical and whimsical characters, and the Alice books remain popular with both adults and children. …”
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InSight - a touch of imagination by Lim, Ying Yuan

“…With homework to hand up by the last bell and a sandwich to retrieve for lunch, the boy decides to stand up to his fears and get back his belongings – by reimagining the playground as a fantastical world where he is the hero. The game pays tribute to the strong imagination of children and touches on the theme of temporarily escaping from reality – though it will always hunt you down.…”
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