Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult

Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult
Wild Things The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult
Author: Bruce Handy
An irresistible, nostalgic, and insightful?and totally original?ramble through classic children?s literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father) Bruce Handy. — In 1690, the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children?s book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such as ?Strive to learn? an...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781451609950
ISBN-10: 1451609957
Publication Date: 8/15/2017
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2

3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 8
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Read All 1 Book Reviews of "Wild Things The Joy of Reading Childrens Literature as an Adult"

Please Log in to Rate these Book Reviews

esjro avatar reviewed Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult on + 948 more book reviews
I enjoyed some chapters of this book better than others - mostly based on whether or not I liked the books the author was discussing. Overall it was an enjoyable read and the author has a dry and witty sense of humor. The book brought back some fodn memories of books I enjoyed growing up.


Genres: