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Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom

Contributor(s): Kephart, Beth (Author), Bristol, Chloe (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780593379585

Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books

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Pub Date: September 19, 2023

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2022048837

Lexile Code: 0840

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Physical Info: 0.47" H x 11.10" L x 9.21" W ( 1.05 lbs) 48 pages

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Description: "A picture book biography of legendary children's book editor, Ursula Nordstrom"--

Review Quotes: ★ "Dedicating her tale to the sort of children who "dare to love" books, Kephart celebrates the life and achievements of a renowned editor who shepherded game-changing classics....Her legacy is vividly illuminated." --Booklist, starred review

★ "A full life through a picture book keyhole, this is a well-done and rare glimpse of book publishing few children see, and a career path that turns serendipity, acute intelligence, and hard work into what only seems like fate." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A welcome, behind-the-scenes look at one of modern children's literature's most glorious forces." --Kirkus Reviews

"A lively look at a dynamic personality credited with transforming children's literature." --Publishers Weekly

"An excellent encapsulation of a seminal figure in children's books." --The Horn Book

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