The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English

Alphabetised reference work on children's books from King Alfred to J. K. Rowling.

Victor Watson (Edited by)

9780521550642, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 27 August 2001

828 pages, 150 b/w illus.
24.4 x 17 x 4.4 cm, 1.51 kg

'A treasure trove of information on all aspects of children's books. In fact it is by no means easy to tear oneself away from it to begin writing a review. As a resource for information on almost every aspect of children's books past and present it is a remarkable compilation. It is unsurpassed.' English Studies

The Cambridge Guide to Children's Books in English is an alphabetised reference work providing a critical and appreciative overview of children's books written in English across the world. It gives due weight to the history of children's books from pre-Norman times to the present - respecting the canon but also recognising current developments in publishing practices and in children's own reading. In addition to the long established traditions of children's writing from Britain and the USA, the Guide covers the increasing range of successful children's books produced in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and India; and the exciting renaissances in children's books taking place in Ireland and South Africa. In acknowledging that a great deal of what children read has little to do with classrooms and not much to do with what is considered 'literary', the Guide contains entries on television, comics, annuals and the growing range of media texts.

Editors' introduction
A note to the reader
Entries A-Z
List of contributors
Illustration acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Children’s & teenage literature studies [DSY]