Wild things! : acts of mischief in children's literature / Betsy Bird, Julie Danielson and Peter D. Sieruta.
Wild things! : acts of mischief in children's literature / Betsy Bird, Julie Danielson and Peter D. Sieruta.
By
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Bird, Betsy.
Publication Date
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2014
Publication Information
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Sommerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press,
Edition
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1st ed.
Physical Description
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277 p. : ill.
Subject Term
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Children's literature, English -- History and criticism.
Children -- Books and reading -- English-speaking countries.
Additional Contributors
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Danielson, Julie.
Sieruta, Peter D.
Bibliography Note
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-264) and index.
Summary
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Did Laura Ingalls cross paths with a band of mass murderers? Why was a Garth Williams bunny tale dubbed "integrationist propaganda"? For adults who are curious about children's books and their creators, here are the little-known stories behind the stories. A treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, new parent, or anyone wondering about the post-Harry Potter book biz, Wild Things! draws on the combined knowledge and research of three respected and popular librarian-bloggers. Told in affectionate and lively prose, with numerous never-before-collected anecdotes, this book chronicles some of the feuds and fights, errors and secret messages found in children's books and brings contemporary illumination to the warm-and-fuzzy bunny world we think we know. Secret lives, scandalous turns, and some very funny surprises -- these essays by leading kids' lit bloggers take us behind the scenes of many much-loved children's books.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780763651503
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | ADULT NFIC - BASEMENT | Adult Non-Fiction - Basement | 809.892 B53 | Checked In |