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1 online resource (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations |
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text file rda |
| Summary |
aThis rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books₇John 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. Newbery₇for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named₇became 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. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.4 0.5 187732 |
| Summary |
Describes John Newbery's life and how he reinvented children's literature by creating books that were designed to bring young children pleasure and entertainment, as opposed to mere instruction. |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
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Newbery, John, 1713-1767 -- Juvenile literature.
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Newbery, John, 1713-1767. |
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Newbery, John, 1713-1767.
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1700-1799 |
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Publishers and publishing -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Children's literature -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 18th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Newbery Medal -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Newbery, John, 1713-1767.
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Publishers and publishing.
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Children's literature -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 18th century.
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Newbery Medal -- History.
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Children's literature -- Publishing -- England -- History -- 18th century.
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Children's literature -- Publishing. |
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Newbery Medal. |
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Publishers and publishing. |
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Children's literature.
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England. |
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Biographies.
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Biography.
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History.
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Juvenile works.
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Electronic books. |
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Carpenter, Nancy, illustrator.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Markel, Michelle. Balderdash! San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017] 9780811879224 (DLC) 2015028182 (OCoLC)929985267 |
| ISBN |
9781452130798 : $10.72 |
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1452130795 : $10.72 |
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