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Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise

Katherine Rundell

Ages 10–18

Readers rate it 4.0 (12 on Hardcover)

80 pages · Released Aug 8, 2019

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This is a short essay by acclaimed author Katherine Rundell celebrating the value and craft of children's literature for readers of all ages. It's an informative, reflective work designed to help older readers appreciate why children's books matter—combining literary criticism with accessibility. The book contains no objectionable content and offers significant educational and inspirational value about reading and imagination.

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  • Children's literature, history and criticism
  • hopeful
  • informative
  • reflective
  • Juvenile Nonfiction

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ISBN 9781526610072 · Bloomsbury Publishing

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