A beautifully illustrated journey through the most beloved classics of children’s literature, spanning more than twenty countries and one hundred and fifty years.
From Little Women to Harry Potter, children’s literature is a treasure trove of literary magic. Written in multiple genres and featuring some of literature’s most memorable characters and worlds, fiction for young audiences offers narratives into which to escape even while it teaches lessons about the real world.
This volume traces the history of the world’s most beloved children’s fiction, showcasing the vast breadth of iconic literature written for children. Spanning from the Victorian era to the present and focusing on books for readers age five through young adult, Worlds of Wonder will take you on an enthralling nostalgic journey through the most important works in children’s literature from across the globe.
• Celebrates some 75 beloved children’s books from around the world, from the mid-nineteenth century to today
• Beautifully illustrated throughout with original artwork, film and television stills, and sketches and manuscripts
• Compiled by an international team of leading critics and children’s literature specialists, including John Sutherland, Peter Hunt, Elena Sheppard, Alison Flood, Michelle Smith, Nick Tucker, Jon Hughes, and Emily Lethbridge
- Daniel Hahn (Editor)
- 256 pages
- 6.8 inches W x 9.3 inches L
- Hardcover
- Princeton University Press
- 2025
- History
- Item #: 9780691274638
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