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Original Poems for Infant Minds
Written by Anne and June Taylor. This book is best known for its poem “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” The book also teaches lessons of Isaac Watt’s “Devine and Moral Songs for the use of Children” with more vicarious and fun-loving poems. Written in the year 1804. -
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Written by Clement Moore in 1822. "A Visit from St. Nicholas", also known as "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who acknowledged authorship. -
Mjor Writers of the 1800's: Edward Lear
Edward Lear: “A Book of Nonsense” (1846)Edward Lear wrote 2 collections of songs and stories. He enjoyed writing “nonsense” but with an insight of genius using a romantic technique. He found that this gave a fantasy feel to his works. This is especially shown in his book “The Yongy- Bongy- Bo” which is a story about unrequited love. -
Peter Parley’s Tales About America
Written by Samuel G. Goodrich. A book containing biographies on famous men (math, science, history and geography) written 1793-1860. -
Major Writers of the 1800's: Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott: “Little Women” (1869)Louisa May Alcott, changed children’s literature in the sense of gender roles. Growing up Louisa was a “tomboy” and would always take the more dangerous roles when her and her sisters would preform plays. When she was 35 years old, Louisa’s publisher told her to write a book for little girls, this is when she wrote “Little Women.” The character “Jo March” was the “first American juvenile heroine to act from her own individuality,” (louisamayalcott.org). T -
Major Writers of the 1800's: Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Thomas Bailey Aldrich: “The Story Of A Bad Boy” (1870)- Thomas Bailey Aldrich, was an American poet, not known for children’s literature until he wrote “The Story Of A Bad Boy.” In this novel “Tom Bailey” is a juvenile hero. This book contains the first realistic view of childhood in American fiction which created a breakthrough for books such as “The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer.” -
Tom Sawyer
A popular children's novel written in 1876 by Mark Twain. It tells the story of a young boy growing up in a small town on the banks of the Mississippi River and all the mishaps he gets into and the adventures he has. It has been said that Mark Twain based the book on many of his own escapades in the town where he grew up, Hannibal, Missouri. -
Major Writers of the 1800's: Mark Twain
Mark Twain: “Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer” (1884)Samuel Langhorn Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, was an American Writer. He is known for his two children’s novels, “Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer.” The book “Tom Sayer” focused on his childhood in Hannibal, the book also included characters based on his friends and introduced the character “Huckleberry Finn.” After the huge success with his first book he wrote “The prince and the Pauper” despite the story line that is well known tod -
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
A children's novel written by L. Frank Baum in 1900. The story is about the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz, after being swept away from her Kansas farm home in a tornado. It is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated. Later made into a Broadway show and a movie. -
The Secret Garden
A novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is now one of Burnett's most popular novels, and is considered to be a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been produced. A main theme of this story theme is 'positive thinking', and belief in its power to bring about psychological and physical healing. Along with this goes a powerful message about the way in which life circumstances affect our personality. -
Charlotte's Web
The story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live. -
Major Writers of the 1900's: Robert Cormeir
Robert Cormeir: “The Chocolate War” (1974)“The Chocolate War” is a young adult novel by Robert Cormeir. It is set at a “Trinity School” and follows the character “Jerry Renult” as he challenges the schools “mob rule.” It revolves around a high school's secret society using intimidation to create norms. Some critics refer to this book as the best young adults novel of all time. -
Major Writers of the 1900's: Judy Blume
Judy Blume: “Forever” (1975)Judy Blume spent her childhood in New Jersey, making up stories in her head. The book “Jewel” focus’ on teenage sexuality. It was one of the most frequently challenged books between 1990-2000. It deals with the idea of sex and how teenagers think of it. One of the idea’s that she mentions is that fact teenager’s think of sex as a promise when they are in a relationship. However young love doesn’t always last and people change. This book was written in the “sexual rev -
Bridge to Terabithia
A novel written by Katherine Paterson in 1977. The story of fifth grader who becomes friends with his new neighbor a race to her at school. These two lonely children become friends and create a magical forest kingdom. -
Major Writers of the 1900's: Fiona French
Fiona French: “Snow White in New York” (1990)Fiona French was an art student in Croydon. In 1966 she spent her post graduate year printing books, however she didn’t write her first children’s book until 1967. In 1990 Fiona wrote the book “Snow White in New York.” The story takes place in the 1920’s and is a modern take on the original “Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.” -
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
A famous book written and illustrated by Dr.Seus. It was the last book published before his death. The book explores the journey of life and its challenges. This story is best known for the line, "Will you succeed? Yes, you will indeed. (98¾% guaranteed.)" -
Major Writers of the 1900's: Ursula K. Le
Ursula K. Le: “Earthsea” (1995)Ursula K. Le is and American author of children’s books and short stories in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Her books have often depicted futuristic or imaginary worlds that are alternative to ours in their politics, environment, gender, religion, sexuality and ethnography. She informs children about society using the social sciences but in a way that is fun and easy to understand. “Earthsea” is has a theme of jungian psychology and it uses archetypal -
21st Century (Robert Munsch) Part 1
Robert Munsch is an American- born Canadian author who has written over 44 books. He has received many medals ,some of which include the Vicky Metcalf Award and a star on the walk of fame. Some of his well known books include Love You Forever, Purple Green and Yellow and Stephanie's Pony-tail. His most famous book Love You Forever, has touched the hearts of not only children but also adults. This book is written from a mothers perspective, it has great rhymes and repetitive poetry that.... -
21st Century (Robert Munsch) Part 2
mesmerizes a child wanting them to read the book over and over again. A famous line from the book is “I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.” This book is loved so much because it provides children a sense of security and safety knowing their mother will always love them. -
21st Century (Judy Bloom) Part 2
Tales of a Fourth Grader seemed to be her most famous book which is mostly targeted for children between the ages of 9-12. The story talks on a 9-year-old boy named Peter and his relationship with his 2-year-old brother Farley. The book mainly focuses on family relationships, how to accept each other and other life like situations. -
21st Century (Judy Bloom) Part 1
Judy Bloom is an American author who has written many books for children and young adults. Many of her books have been translated into over 31 different languages, making her a very successful writer. She has received awards like Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, Medal of Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and National Book Award for Children’s Fiction. Successful books she has written in the past include Forever, Tales of a Fourth Grader and Tiger Eyes.... -
21st Century (Jane Yolen) Part 1
Jane Yolen is an extremely talented writer. she has written over 300 books for children and adults in a variety of genres and also on a number of different topics. she has recieved awards such as the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award and Regina Medal.One of Jane Yolens famous books “How Do Dinosaurs Go To School?” the parents are trying to put their dinosaur child to bed and although this book may give your child the giggles it is sure to put them to bed. -
21st Century (Jane Yolen) Part 2
This story highlights the importance of child behaviour and cearly identifies the different dinosaurs making it a good-natured night time book -
Present State of Literature
The present state of literature in United States:
Through books children are taught values, morals and life lessons. Nowadays authors are expressing how children should act, think and speak through the characters thoughts in the books. The words and actions in the book gives insight into the kids own character and values.
For Example, Judy Blume. Judy Blume writes about realistic subjects, like Are You There God? Its Me Margaret or Blubber -
Post Modern State
In present state there is still hurried childhood but authors are trying to end hurried childhood so they’re writing books that give children a childhood. For Example, Laura Numeroff’s book, Ten Step Guide to Living with your Monster gives kids different ideas about monsters by making them pets, so they’re not afraid of them.
This book is an example that authors are convincing kids that monsters aren’t bad, instead of saying no monsters exist, they make monsters their pets. -
Little Women
A novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). The novel follows the lives of four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March – and is loosely based on the author's childhood experiences with her three sisters.
