Bibliograph

The stories behind the stories, the remarkable true tales behind your favorite children's books, Danielle Higley

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The stories behind the stories, the remarkable true tales behind your favorite children's books, Danielle Higley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

photographsillustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The stories behind the stories

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Danielle Higley

Sub title

the remarkable true tales behind your favorite children's books

Summary

"Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlottes Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, youll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved childrens classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original name of Curious George, the mysterious origin of Mother Goose, and what happened when Maurice Sendak told his editor he couldnt draw wild horses (spoiler alert: he drew wild things instead). Its a celebration of childrens literature, and youre invited!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Stories and rhymes by Mother Goose -- The night before Christmas -- The tale of Peter Rabbit -- Peter and Wendy -- The Boxcar Children -- Winnie-the-Pooh -- Nancy Drew mystery stories -- The Hobbit -- Curious George -- Goodnight Moon -- Henry Huggins -- The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe -- To kill a mockingbird -- Green eggs and ham -- Where the red fern grows -- A wrinkle in time -- Where the wild things are -- Charlie and the chocolate factory -- The giving tree -- The very hungry caterpillar -- Roll of thunder, hear my cry -- The magic school bus -- The Watsons go to Birmingham -1963 -- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- Captain Underpants -- A series of unfortunate events -- Percy Jackson and the Olympians -- Diary of a wimpy kid -- Sources

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Remarkable true tales behind your favorite children's books

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Contributor