The Ultimate First Book Guide
Published on 1. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7136-7331-9 (ISBN)
Description
The only reference you'll ever need - covering everything you might need to help 0-7s with their all-important first steps into the world of books. The title covers board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. We've got recommendations and features from top authors and experts in the field of children's books, including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Tony Bradman, Malachy Doyle and Wendy Cooling. As with the previous guides, there are special features on a variety of topics and themed lists, and you can also find a selection of cross-references to other titles children are bound to enjoy, plus colour illustrations on every page.
Reviews / Votes
'...covers everything you might need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Child Education (Feb 2008) 'aims to simplify the task of choosing by providing recommendations' Time Out 'covers everything you need to help children up to the age of seven with their first steps in reading.' Junior education Plus 'this attractive and accessible guide provides clear and helpfu advice for finding one's way around the multitude of titls for under-7s.' The Guardian (Education), March 2008 'A very inspiring book about books' Families South West Magazine, Sept 2008More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
full colour
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
595 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-7331-9 (9780713673319)
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Persons
Daniel is a freelance writer, translator and editor, Leonie is a librarian in a boys' school, and Susan was previously a commissioning editor at Egmont and now runs a company that carries out freelance work for children's publishers. All three are extremely well-connected in the children's book world!