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Markel, Michelle.
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Newbery, John, 1713-1767 -- Juvenile literature.
Publishers and publishing -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Children's literature -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature
Newbery Medal -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Markel, Michelle.
Newbery, John, 1713-1767 -- Juvenile literature.
Publishers and publishing -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Children's literature -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature
Newbery Medal -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Balderdash! : John
Newbery
and the boisterous birth of children's books / by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.
by
Markel, Michelle.
Chronicle Books, c2017.
Call #:
070.5092 N534m
Subjects
Newbery
, John, 1713-1767
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Publishers and publishing
--
England
--
Biography
--
Juvenile
literature
.
Children's
literature
--
Publishing
--
England
--
History
--
18th century
--
Juvenile
literature
Newbery
Medal
--
History
--
Juvenile
literature
.
ISBN:
9780811879224
0811879224
Alternate title:
John
Newbery
and the boisterous birth of children's books
Description:
44 p. : col. ill. ; 25 x 29 cm.
Summary:
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's booksJohn
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. Newberyfor whom the prestigious
Newbery
Medal
is namedbecame a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever. This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish.
Genre:
Biography,
Juvenile
.
Other authors:
Carpenter, Nancy.
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0
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Alderney Gate Public Library
Children's Nonfiction
070.5092 N534m
Childrens Books
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Captain William Spry Public Library
Children's Nonfiction
070.5092 N534m
Childrens Books
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