This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children\'s books--John Newbery himself.
Newbery--for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named--became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of child.
He believed that every book should be made for the reader\'s enjoyment.
While most children\'s Books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games.
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children\'s books--John Newbery himself