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Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
Michelle Markel
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Description for Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
Hardcover. A picture book biography about John Newbery, pioneering author and publisher--for whom the prestigious Newbery medal is named--and the revolution in children's books that he led. Illustrator(s): Carpenter, Nancy. Num Pages: 48 pages, Full-colour throughout. BIC Classification: YFY. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 249 x 287 x 10. Weight in Grams: 490.
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery-for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named-became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world ofchildren's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery-for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named-became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world ofchildren's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
Product Details
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
489g
Number of Pages
44
Place of Publication
San Francisco, United States
ISBN
9780811879224
SKU
V9780811879224
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Ref
99-15
About Michelle Markel
Michelle Markel writes informative, enjoyable children's books at her home in Los Angeles. Nancy Carpenter has illustrated over 30 books for children. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.
Reviews for Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
Indiana Too Good To Miss State Reading List 2018 Boisterous! Spirited pen-and-ink art perfectly captures period detail and changing attitudes toward child-rearing.
San Francisco Chronicle Engaging and irreverent, smart and fun.
Cool Mom Picks A stellar introduction to 'the father of children's literature, ' and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking. -School Library Journal, starred review ... Read more
San Francisco Chronicle Engaging and irreverent, smart and fun.
Cool Mom Picks A stellar introduction to 'the father of children's literature, ' and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking. -School Library Journal, starred review ... Read more