Summary
"Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each pag... Full description
Summary: |
"Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative and often surprising, celebrate a year of literature for children with The Children's Book-a-Day Almanac. "-- "An Almanac with information about famous events and celebrations for each day of the year and related children's book recommendations"-- |
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Physical Description: |
388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9781596437081 1596437081 |
Author Notes: |
ANITA SILVEY is the author of Children's Books and Their Creators , 100 Best Books for Children , 500 Great Works for Teens , and a number of other works. She currently teaches courses in children's literature at Simmons College in Boston and St. Michael's College in Burlington, Vermont. |