Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature

Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's LiteratureBy: Betsy Bird, Julie Danielson, Peter D. Sieruta Secret lives, scandalous turns, and some very funny surprises these essays by leading kids lit bloggers take us behind the scenes of many much loved childrens books. Told in lively and affectionate prose, this treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, parent, or anyone wondering about the postHarry Potter childrens book biz brings contemporary illumination to the warm and fuzzy bunny

Tiger is in a terrible mood

Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun

her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family

- 3 tiny ribbon bows

NATALIE's top goals: (1) find out why Mrs

Each illustrated spread focuses on different topics – from birth and the toddler years up to the present and dreams for the future

and feminist middle grade novels

with a father running for Congress and a mother building a private life of her own

from fruits and vegetables to sweets

and is surprised to find herself both befriended by

the second

By: Barbara Kingsolver     **NOW INCLUDING THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD**