Author(s): Michelle Markel
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 44
Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-04-04
Dimensions: 241 x 279 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: San Francisco, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: Full colour throughout
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.
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 44
Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-04-04
Dimensions: 241 x 279 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: San Francisco, United States
Edition:
Illustrations: Full colour throughout
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.
Book Info | |
Author | Michelle Markel |
Date Published | 2017-04-04 |
Dimensions | 241 x 279 x 12.7mm |
First Author | Michelle Markel |
Format | Hardback |
Illustrations | Full colour throughout |
ISBN | 9780811879224 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 44 |
Publication City/Country | San Francisco, United States |
Publisher | CHRONICLE BOOKS |
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- Michelle Markel
- Hardback
- Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS
- ISBN: 9780811879224
- Availability:In Stock
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$468