Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books by Michelle Marke
Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday, Everyone! My picture book recommendation today is…
Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books by Michelle Markel (Author), Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator), published by Chronicle Books, 2017.
Themes/Topics: Biography, John Newberry, Children’s books, power of words
Opening: In those days of powdered wings and petticoats, England was brimming with books.
Brief Synopsis (from Amazon): This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John 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. Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—became 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.
Why I Like This Book: I enjoyed reading about John Newbery.
Links To Resources:
—John Newbery Wikipedia article
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