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A History Of Children'S Books In 100 Books
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A History Of Children'S Books 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 Harry Potter Series And Books As Technology.Taking The Approach Of Its Precursor, The History Of The Book In 100 Books, This Book Is About Children'S Books As Artifacts, As Well As The Texts They Contain, And The Industry And Society That Produced Them. It Covers Aspects Of Selection, Design, Production And Marketing Of Books For Children. For The Most Part, Illustrations Are Key Components Of Children'S Stories, Visualizing Fantastic Scenes And Making Them Instantly Recognizable, And Such Artwork Is Beautifully Reproduced Throughout.The Chapters, With Topic Examples, Are:1. Oral Traditions And Preliteracy; Baby'S First Book; Folk Tales; Nursery Rhymes; Board Books; Sumerian Lullaby Tablet; Dr. Seuss.2. Fables Around The World For The Young; Panchatantra (India 200 Ad).3. Abc Of Aristotle (Middle English); Popups, Picture Books, Early Learning; Alphabet Books.4. Educational Books, Nonfiction; Adult Influence; Behavior; The New England Primer.5. Smaller Books For Small Readers; Child Protagonists; Miniature Books; Chapter Books.6. Animal Magic; Mother Goose; Charlotte'S Web; Beatrix Potter; The Jungle Book; A. A. Milne.7. Innocence, Experience, Genre Books; Imperialism; Religion; Little Women; Black Beauty.8. Fairies And Frighteners: Grimm Brothers; Japanese Fairy Tales; Edward Gorey; Maurice Sendak; Der Strewwelpeter.9. New Genres, Adventure Stories; Pulp Fiction; C. S. Lewis; Pippi Longstocking; H. G. Wells.10. Wartime: Destruction Of Books; Series; Awards; Le Petit Prince; Nazi Button Book; Roald Dahl; Matilda.11 Comics; New Media; Manga; Survival Manuals; Cartoons; Advertising; Political Correctness; Awards.This Is An Authoritative Introduction For General Readers, For Those Interested In Illustration Arts, And For Students Of Children'S Literature, Its History, And The History Of Books. It Is An Essential Selection For Specialty And General Collections.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Children's Books in 100 Books'? A: The book explores the evolution of children's literature globally, from ancient tales to contemporary works, emphasizing the cultural, societal, and industrial influences on the genre.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Children's Books in 100 Books' is Roderick Cave.
- Q: What types of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features beautifully reproduced illustrations that are integral to children's stories, enhancing the narrative and visual appeal.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 10, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of children's literature? A: Yes, this book is an authoritative introduction suitable for students of children's literature, as well as general readers interested in the genre's history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book include specific examples of children's literature? A: Yes, the book includes chapters that cover specific examples of children's literature, such as fables, picture books, and classic stories.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes including oral traditions, educational books, genre evolution, wartime literature, and the impact of illustrations.
- Q: Is 'A History of Children's Books in 100 Books' part of a series? A: Yes, it follows the approach of 'The History of the Book in 100 Books' and is part of a broader exploration of book history.