Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books by Michelle Markel forever young Happy Kids has two important

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Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books by Michelle Markel forever young Happy Kids has two importantThis rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named became a celebrated author