A history of children's books in 100 books
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Ayad, Sara, author.
Published
Buffalo, New York : Firefly Books, [2017].
ISBN
9781770859579, 1770859578
Physical Desc
272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Belmont Beech St. - Adult | OVERSIZE 809 CAV | Storage |
Concord - Special | SPEC COLL 002.083 Cave | Library Use Only |
Norwood - Adult | 809.892 Cave | On Shelf |
Winchester - Adult | 002.083 Cave (OVERSIZE) | On Shelf |
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Published
Buffalo, New York : Firefly Books, [2017].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781770859579, 1770859578
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index.
Description
While the modern children's book, intended specifically for the enjoyment of children, did not emerge until 18th-century Europe, its roots span centuries and continents: children's literature began with fables, myths and folk tales from the oral tradition. A History of the Children's Book in 100 Books takes a global perspective and traces the development of the genre from ancient stories such as Aesop's Fables and the Indian Panchatantra, through the Puritan primers of the 17th century, to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, to the highly collectable Ladybird books of the 20th century, and up to modern classics and bestsellers such as the Harry Potter series. Illustrations have often been key components of children's stories, visualizing fantastic scenes and making them instantly recognizable. Original artwork from iconic illustrators such as Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane and John Tenniel is beautifully reproduced throughout.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Books and reading -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Books and reading -- History.
Children -- Books and reading -- History.
Children's books -- History.
Children's literature -- History and criticism.
Fables.
Illustrated children's books -- History.
Illustrated children's books.
Printing -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Printing -- History.
Books and reading -- History.
Children -- Books and reading -- History.
Children's books -- History.
Children's literature -- History and criticism.
Fables.
Illustrated children's books -- History.
Illustrated children's books.
Printing -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Printing -- History.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cave, R., & Ayad, S. (2017). A history of children's books in 100 books . Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cave, Roderick and Sara, Ayad. 2017. A History of Children's Books in 100 Books. Firefly Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cave, Roderick and Sara, Ayad. A History of Children's Books in 100 Books Firefly Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cave, Roderick,, and Sara Ayad. A History of Children's Books in 100 Books Firefly Books, 2017.
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