Wild things : the joy of reading children's literature as an adult
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Avon Free Library - Adult Nonfiction
809.8928 HAN
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809.8928 HAN
1 available
Honeoye Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
809
1 available
809
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Lyons Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
809.892 HAN
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809.892 HAN
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Avon Free Library - Adult Nonfiction | 809.8928 HAN | Available |
Honeoye Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 809 | Available |
Lyons Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 809.892 HAN | Available |
Victor Farmington Library - Adult Nonfiction | 809 HAN | Available |
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Book
Physical Desc
336 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"An irresistible, nostalgic, and insightful--and totally original--ramble through classic children's literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father) Bruce Handy. In 1690, the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children's book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such as "Strive to learn" and "Be not a dunce," it was no fun at all. So how did we get from there to "Let the wild rumpus start"? And now that we're living in a golden age of children's literature, what can adults get out of reading Where the Wild Things Are and Goodnight Moon, or Charlotte's Web and Little House on the Prairie? In Wild Things, Vanity Fair contributing editor Bruce Handy revisits the classics of every American childhood, from fairy tales to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and explores the back stories of their creators, using context and biography to understand how some of the most insightful, creative, and witty authors and illustrators of their times created their often deeply personal masterpieces. Along the way, Handy learns what The Cat in the Hat says about anarchy and absentee parenting, which themes are shared by The Runaway Bunny and Portnoy's Complaint, and why Ramona Quimby is as true an American icon as Tom Sawyer or Jay Gatsby. It's a profound, eye-opening experience to reencounter books that you once treasured after decades apart. A clear-eyed love letter to the greatest children's books and authors from Louisa May Alcott and L. Frank Baum to Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss, Mildred D. Taylor, and E.B. White, Wild Things will bring back fond memories for readers of all ages, along with a few surprises"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Handy, B. (2017). Wild things: the joy of reading children's literature as an adult . Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Handy, Bruce. 2017. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Handy, Bruce. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult Simon & Schuster, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Handy, Bruce. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult Simon & Schuster, 2017.
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