
Balderdash!
John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
Michelle Markel(Author)
Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 4. April 2017
Book
Hardback
44 pages
978-0-8118-7922-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Full-colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 282 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
476 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8118-7922-4 (9780811879224)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
03/2023
Chronicle Books LLC
€11.76
Available for download

E-Book
04/2017
Chronicle Books LLC
€10.99
Available for download
Persons
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.