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Balderdash!: John Newbery and the boisterous birth of children's books
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Contributors:
Carpenter, Nancy, illustrator.
Published:
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2017.
Physical Desc:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 850L
Rating:
AD 850
Status:
Arden-Dimick Children's Area
CHILDREN BIOGRAPHY Newbery, J. 2017
Carmichael Children's Area
CHILDREN BIOGRAPHY Newbery, J. 2017
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CHILDREN BIOGRAPHY Newbery, J. 2017
Description

This delightful picture book biography is “a stellar introduction to ‘the father of children’s literature,’ and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking” (School Library Journal, starred review).

In Balderdash!, acclaimed children’s book author Michelle Markel shares a loving tribute to John Newbury, the first pioneer of children's books. In the eighteenth century, children were given nothing to read but lessons and rules. John Newbery imagined books overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games—and he caused quite a stir when he made this dream a reality.

Newbery—for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named—believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. He 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.

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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780811879224, 0811879224
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 4.4, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
850

Notes

Target Audience
AD 850,Lexile.
Target Audience
AD850L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.4,0.5,187732.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Markel, M., & Carpenter, N. (2017). Balderdash!: John Newbery and the boisterous birth of children's books. San Francisco, Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Markel, Michelle and Nancy, Carpenter. 2017. Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books. San Francisco, Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Markel, Michelle and Nancy, Carpenter, Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Markel, Michelle, and Nancy Carpenter. Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 2017.

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