the history of children’s books
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THE HISTORY OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS. THE EARLIEST BOOKS. Books reflect the times In the earliest times, children and adults listened to the same stories 1450s Gutenburg’s movable type influenced the use of books. 1400’s. In the 1400s hornbooks were made. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE EARLIEST BOOKSBooks reflect the timesIn the earliest times, children and adults
listened to the same stories1450s Gutenburg’s movable type influenced
the use of books
1400’sIn the 1400s
hornbooks were made.Small, wooden
paddles with one sheet of paper attached to it.
This paper was expensive and to protect it, a thin piece of cow’s horn was used to cover the paper.
Varieties of HornbooksThe paper usually consisted of the alphabet
or a religious verse or the Lord’s Prayer.Sometimes they were made of leather, silver,
copper, ivory, and even gingerbread.Hornbooks served as a tool for children for
over two hundred years.
17th and 18th CenturiesMost printed material was meant for
instruction rather than enjoyment.There were not very many books, but they
stayed in print for more than 200 years.Books of this time were dominated by stern
spiritual beliefs of Puritanism.Children were expected to memorize John
Cotton’s Catechism, stressing the salvation of their souls.
The ChapbookSmall inexpensive
pamphlets.Short romances,
ballads, and popular tales such as Jack the Giant Killer, and Tom Thumb.
Sold by peddlers.
Nursery Rhymes and More…Mother Goose – Mary
Cooper published in 1744 under the title of Tommy Thumb’s Pretty Song Book.
Fairy tales by Charles Perrault in 1697.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe in 1719.
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift in 1726.
John NewberyBegan the concept of
literature for children.English publisher.Books should instruct
and amuse.“A Little Pretty Pocket
Book” 1744 - an illustrated catalogue of children's amusements based on the alphabet.
“Little Goody Two Shoes” lasted for over a century.
Literature in the 1800sAmerica after the Revolutionary WarFolktales / Grimm’s BrothersFamily Stories: Little Women, HeidiAdventure Stories: Treasure Island, Swiss
Family Robinson, Tom SawyerScience Fiction: Jules VerneFantasy: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
19th Century IllustrationIllustrators began to receive as much recognition as authors.
Walter CraneRandolph CaldecottKate Greenaway
20th CenturyLiterary and artistic quality in children’s
booksGrowth of children’s publishingExpansion of public and school library service
to children
TrendsChanges in marketingChanges in usageEnlightened parentsBookstores specializing in children’s booksNew publishers New and established authors find receptive
marketsHarry Potter / Stephanie Meyer
Why should we read to children?
What are characteristics of good children’s books?
Why do we read to children? It is fun!
It benefits children's growth as readers and learners.
It teaches children to appreciate the written word.
It helps children develop important language skills that will
help them learn to read on their own.
It helps build children’s listening skills and attention
spans.
Why do we read to children?(Continued)
It prepares them for learning to read and
keeps them reading as they learn and grow.
It helps build relationships between the child
and the reader.
It helps them to learn social skills.
It introduces the child to new concepts.
How does reading to a child affect the 4 areas of Development?Intellectual- learning about written wordSocial-interaction with othersEmotional- creates feelingsPhysical-holding book and turning pages
What are characteristics of good children’s books?
•Good books have a beginning, middle, an ending, and a conflict or problem that is being solved.
• Good books use language that is pleasing to listen to.
• Good books evoke feelings from the audience.
• Good books have illustrations that are consistent with the text.
Children’s Books AwardsCaldecott Medal and Honor Awards
Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator, Randolph Caldecott, the Caldecott Medal is awarded each year by the Association for Library Service to Children to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Newbery Medal and Honor Awards Named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery, the
Newbery Medal is awarded each year by the Association for Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in the United States in the preceding year.
Tips for picking books for preschoolers
Find books that they can relate to. Read stories with simple plots. Folk tales and books with animals that act
like humans are popular. Little children like rhyming books. Pick books that are interesting to you too.