Crockett Johnson (born David Johnson Leisk, 1906-1975) and Ruth Krauss (1901-1993) were a husband-and-wife team that created such popular children's books as The Carrot Seed and How to Make an Earthquake. Separately, Johnson created the enduring children's classic Harold and the…
What can we learn about philosophy through children's books? This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek! . Wit…
'Acts of Reading' looks at the history of reading & texts for children from an educational perspective. The texts selected date from the 18th century to the digital age & beyond. They are examined through the eyes of their various audiences: the children, writers, teachers, & pa…
'Acts of Reading' looks at the history of reading & texts for children from an educational perspective. The texts selected date from the 18th century to the digital age & beyond. They are examined through the eyes of their various audiences: the children, writers, teachers, & pa…
