Wild things : the joy of reading children's literature as an adult
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New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2017.
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Published
New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2017.
Format
Book
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xxiii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
UPC
40027393292

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-288) and index.
Description
Bruce Handy revisits the classics of every American childhood, from fairy tales to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and explores the back stories of their creators, using context and biography to understand how some of the most creative authors and illustrators of their times created their often deeply personal masterpieces. Along the way, Handy learns what The Cat in the Hat says about anarchy and absentee parenting, which themes are shared by The Runaway Bunny and Portnoy's Complaint, and why Ramona Quimby is as true an American icon as Tom Sawyer or Jay Gatsby.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Handy, B. (2017). Wild things: the joy of reading children's literature as an adult (First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.). Simon & Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Handy, Bruce. 2017. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult. Simon & Schuster.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Handy, Bruce. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult Simon & Schuster, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Handy, Bruce. Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature As an Adult First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition., Simon & Schuster, 2017.

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