Four to Fourteen
A Library of Books for Children

First published in 1956, this book contains a list of children's books suitable for children from infancy until the early teens.

Kathleen M. Lines (Compiled by)

9781107497795, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 April 2015

364 pages
19.8 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm, 0.4 kg

The National Book League was a precursor to the current Booktrust, and was set up in 1924 by the Society of Bookmen in order to promote reading, particularly among the young. To that end, the NBL issued Reader's Guides on a variety of subjects, each written by an author with expertise in that field and containing an annotated bibliography of recommended titles on the subject. First published in 1956 as the second edition of a 1950 original, this book contains a list of children's books suitable for children from infancy until the early teens. Lines divides the books by topic and type, including books to read aloud, historical stories, scientific books and books on art and architecture. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of children's literature.

Introduction Walter de la Mare
Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
The first bookshelf
Saints and the bible
Poetry
Fairy tales and fables
Gods and heroes
Famous people
History
Around the world
Science
Natural history
Things to do
Sports and games
Art and architecture
Music, songs, and the ballet
Story-books
To read aloud
General knowledge
Appendix I. About children's books
Appendix II. Carnegie medal awards
Index of authors and editors
Index of titles.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]