This is the fifth supplement in the classic reference series begun by Mary Huse Eastman in 1926. Ireland and Sprug analyze 262 collections published between 1978 and 1986, with some 2,000 subject headings, plus copious cross-references. Many new headings are found in this volume, including additional adult headings of folklore and mythology to accommodate and increase in the number of adult books indexed on these subjects. This supplement will be useful, therefore, to academic libraries, as well as to children's departments in public libraries and to school libraries.

"Subject headings are simple and easy to use, with liberal use of cross-references...." - Reference Services Review

"...essential for university libraries serving literature, library science, or education curricula. School and public libraries will also find it useful." - Booklist

"This well-organized, easy-to-read tool continues a series that has fulfilled a need for storytellers, teachers, librarians, and parents for over 60 years." - American Reference Books Annual

"Recommended for public libraries, children's librarians, and folklore collections." - CHOICE