Children's Literature: A Reader's History from Aesop to Harry Potter Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I really enjoyed and found helpful Dr. Lerer's analysis of ancient literature. While I found myself disagreeing with some of his assertions as he discussed more modern literature, I do have to admit this book made me rethink some of my own opinions about children's literature. "

" I liked this book in that it brought up many memories and created new wonders about childhood and imagination. "

" The introduction is compelling, and it's one of those books where you can skip around and read what's interesting to you. "

" I started to read this and turned it back into the library. It is a comprehensive scholarly review of children's literature. It is a sure way to cure insomnia, but not my cup of tea at the moment. I don't plan on picking it up again from the library. "

" Painfully dry and completely marginalizes women authors and the feminine in the literature. "

" Interesting study of kiddie lit from a subjective & historical point of view "

" This is by far the loveliest history of anything I've read all year. "

" Bored to tears while reading about one of my favorites topics? No thanks Lerer. I feel like throwing it over my shoulder in a huff, Angelina style. "

" Not as good as I'd hoped but was still an interesting history of children's literature. One shortcoming is the lack of attention to girl's literature. "

" I actually began reading this book last May. Aside from the author's relative lack of familiarity with the field of children's literature studies, the book is boring beyond belief. I didn't finish it, but I finally wanted to get it off my currently-reading list, so I've marked it [half-]read. "

" A bit sloggy and long, this will be a skimmer. Still, it seems interesting. *** I simply skimmed the chapter headings and a few bits. If I ever want to know the history of children's lit, I know where to go. "

" Interesting study of kiddie lit from a subjective & historical point of view "

" Bored to tears while reading about one of my favorites topics? No thanks Lerer. I feel like throwing it over my shoulder in a huff, Angelina style. "

" Not as good as I'd hoped but was still an interesting history of children's literature. One shortcoming is the lack of attention to girl's literature. "

" Painfully dry and completely marginalizes women authors and the feminine in the literature. "

" The introduction is compelling, and it's one of those books where you can skip around and read what's interesting to you. "

" I started to read this and turned it back into the library. It is a comprehensive scholarly review of children's literature. It is a sure way to cure insomnia, but not my cup of tea at the moment. I don't plan on picking it up again from the library. "