Fingerposts to Children's Reading (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter Taylor Field

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484562282 ISBN 13: 9780484562287

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Discover how books shape young minds and guide their moral and intellectual growth.

This book explores the lasting influence of stories on children, from heroic adventures to the quiet power of a well-chosen library. It discusses how environments and companions—real and literary—help youngsters grow brave, thoughtful, and curious. It also looks at how schools and libraries can work together to place the right books in young hands and build a lifelong reading habit.

Readers will learn about the evolution of library services for children, the role of librarians and teachers, and the ways public and school libraries can extend access to age‑appropriate material. The pages consider both the dangers of poor reading choices and the remedies that nurture good taste and moral insight.

• How stories influence character, imagination, and taste
• Ways schools and libraries collaborate to support young readers
• Guidance on selecting books that are uplifting, age‑appropriate, and engaging
• A historical look at Sunday‑school and public libraries as engines of learning

Ideal for readers who want practical ideas for fostering a culture of reading in homes, classrooms, and communities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484562282
• ISBN 13: 9780484562287
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286