The Penguin Book of Classic Children's Characters

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Published by Dutton Children's Books, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc., New York, 1997

About this Item

As new condition oversized red boards with gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Introduction and profusely illustrated with black-and-white and full color drawings. Also includes a bound-into-the-volume gold satin ribbon page marker. "Children see characters everywhere - in everyday items, beloved toys, and, if they are fortunate, in the pages of great literature. Fictional personalities offer children a way to see bits of themselves in others. Characters who show children their truest reflections - in which they are mischievous, imaginative, trusting, independent, and often far wiser and more clever than grown-ups think - these are the characters that become "classics." Many of these most memorable and dearly loved characters are collected for the first time in this handsome volume, introduced by the historian and critic of children's literature, Leonard S. Marcus. Here are the characters who have warmed the hearts of millions and left an indelible impression in the memories of generations of children and adults alike. In this richly illustrated collection spanning nearly a century of the finest writing for children, readers will find such time-honored favorites as Peter Rabbit, Winnie-the-Pooh, Corduroy, Madeline, Homer Price, and Pippi Longstocking, as well as the more recent - though no less adored - Pig Pig, Miss Rumphius, Fudge, and Matilda. Readers of all ages will find much to enjoy in the varied cast assembled here - there are stories and picture books presented in their entirety, including full-color artwork, as well as carefully selected excerpts from longer works and novels that will encourage youngsters to seek out the originals. This lavish keepsake volume is a must-have for every family library.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Penguin Book of Classic Children's Characters
• Publisher: Dutton Children's Books, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 1997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New