Ebook {Epub PDF} Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Childrens Literature as an Adult by Bruce Handy

Handy’s breezy, friendly style lends the book a bright feeling, as of old friends discussing old friends, and this book will surely leave its readers with a new appreciation for childhood favorites. “In Wild Things, Bruce Handy offers a rousing and nostalgic romp through the classics of children’s literature from the latter half of the 20th century, from Goodnight Moon to Ramona to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Clearly passionate about his topic, Handy dives into the context of the publication of these books with enthusiasm and verve This is a compulsively readable and entertaining collection /5(70).  · Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult by Bruce Handy Review by Lauren source: copy from ALA17; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): In , the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children s book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such [ ]Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

A boring read is the last thing readers have to worry about when approaching Handy's first book Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult. Inspired by reading to his. WILD THINGS The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult By Bruce Handy pages. Simon Schuster. $ Almost any mother or father will tell you that one of the great pleasures of. The Special Joy of Reading Children's Books Through Grown-up Eyes Bruce Handy Updated: Oct. 13, From the book Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult.

WILD THINGS The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult By Bruce Handy pages. Simon Schuster. $ By Bruce Handy. Illustrated. pp. Simon Schuster. $ In “ Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult,” Bruce Handy does as his title promises, proceeding. “In Wild Things, Bruce Handy offers a rousing and nostalgic romp through the classics of children’s literature from the latter half of the 20th century, from Goodnight Moon to Ramona to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Clearly passionate about his topic, Handy dives into the context of the publication of these books with enthusiasm and verve.