History children's lit

History of Children's Literature

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  • The New England Primer

    The New England Primer
    "The New England Primer was first published between 1687 and 1690 by printer Benjamin Harris and was the first reading primer designed for the American Colonies. Included were the alphabet, vowels, consonants, double letters, and syllabaries of two letters to six letter syllables. The 90-page work contained religious maxims, woodcuts, alphabetical assistants, acronyms, catechism answers, and moral lessons. It was made with a thin sheet of horn or paper shellacked to a wooden board." (Wiki)

  • A Little Pretty Pocket Book

    A Little Pretty Pocket Book
    In 1744 British publisher John Newbery . . .