Synopses & Reviews
"What children's book changed the way you see the world?" Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, novelists, illustrators, teachers... The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating. And the books they remember resonate as influential reading choices for families. EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM A CHILDREN'S BOOK--with its full color excerpts of beloved children's books, is a treasury and a guide: a collection of fascinating essays and THE gift book of the year for families.
Review
“Silveys book includes mini-essays and interviews with more than 100 accomplished Americans, from businessmen and politicians to artists, athletes, and actors. Writers like Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume are also included, showing how a love of reading is handed down from one generation to the next.” —Parade magazine
“Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Childrens Book [is] a delightful nostalgic exercise in which prominent people reflect on the childrens stories that shaped them.” —The Wall Street Journal
“An exquisite reminder of the power of books.” —Roxanne Coady, founder of R.J. Julia Booksellers, on NPRS “The Faith Middleton Show”
“This handsome compendium is dense and delightful. And the longish title is a perfect catalyst for more conversation, in classrooms and at the dinner table. What children's book taught you something valuable? Discuss.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“This collection of essays provides the titles of books which functions as a must-read list for all.” —Kiwi magazines BookClub
“This volume—perfect for any gift-giving occasion—will inspire adults to enhance their family lives and contribute to the future of our society through the good books they choose to share with their children.” —BookPage
“Create[s] a moving patchwork message about the transformative powers of reading.” —Publishers Weekly
“Place a book in a childs hands and you never know what will happen. In Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Childrens Book, Anita Silvey gathers the reminiscences of adults about the works that influenced them as children and the lessons that still resonate.” —School Library Journals Curriculum Connections
Synopsis
Silvey asked more than 100 of the most respected and admired leaders in society this simple question: What children's book changed the way you see the world? Here, she shares their surprising, intriguing answers.
Synopsis
"What children's book changed the way you see the world?" Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, novelists, illustrators, teachers... The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating. And the books they remember resonate as influential reading choices for families. EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM A CHILDREN'S BOOK--with its full color excerpts of beloved children's books, is a treasury and a guide: a collection of fascinating essays and THE gift book of the year for families.
About the Author
With a unique career in children's books, ANITA SILVEY has served both as the Editor of THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE and Publisher of a major children's book imprint. SHe is the author of several books, and she lives in Boston, Massachusetts.