Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
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- Synopsis
- 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 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.
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 44 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781452130798
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780811879224
- Publisher:
- Chronicle Books LLC
- Date of Addition:
- 07/29/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Michelle Markel, Nancy Carpenter
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Grade Levels:
- Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
- Reading Age:
- 0–11
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.