Companion to American Children's Picture Books

With advances in printing technology the American children''s picture book has evolved into a distinct and special art form. This reference thoroughly overviews the rich and fascinating world of American children''s picture books. Included are more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries on authors illustrators works and such specialized topics as the Caldecott Medal linoleum cuts pastels and printing technology. The entries for works provide publication information plot summaries interesting anecdotes and other information. The volume closes with a bibliography and numerous appendices.With advances in printing technology the American children''s picture book has evolved into a distinct and special art form. These books are treasured by children collectors and librarians and are also attracting growing amounts of scholarly interest. This reference thoroughly chronicles the rich and fascinating world of American children''s picture books. It focuses on the shorter books for younger children as well as the more recent picture book formats geared toward older children and even young adultscluded are more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries on authors illustrators works and such special topics as the Caldecott Medal linoleum cuts pastels and printing technology. The entries on works include basic publication information plot summaries characters awards and interesting facts. In addition these entries conveniently list Library of Congress subject headings related to the book. The volume closes with a bibliography and numerous appendices.