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Author:

Markel, Michelle, author.

Title:

Balderdash! : John Newbery and the boisterous birth of children's books / by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter.

Publisher:

Chronicle Books,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

1 v. (unpaged) ; color illustrations , 25 cm.

Subject:

Newbery, John,--1713-1767--Juvenile literature.
Publishers and publishing--England--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Children's literature--History--England--History--18th century.
Newbery Medal--History--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Carpenter, Nancy, illustrator.

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.

ISBN:

0811879224
9780811879224

LCCN:

2015028182

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