"Children's Books and Their Illustrators" by Gleeson White is a detailed look into the world of kids' books, focusing on how pictures and words work together, probably from the late 1800s. It's all about how artists have made these books more than just for learning; they've turned them into cool, artistic stuff that kids really like. The book probably talks about different ideas, what was happening back then, and famous artists who helped make these books what they are. It talks about how illustrations make reading better for kids. It looks at the history and what's new, showing how important art and feelings are in these books.
Children's Books and Their Illustrators
By Gleeson White
Journey through the vibrant history of children's books, where words and pictures unite to ignite young imaginations and shape a world of art and emotion.
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About the AuthorJoseph William Gleeson White (1851–1898), often known as Gleeson White, was an English writer on art.
Joseph William Gleeson White (1851–1898), often known as Gleeson White, was an English writer on art.
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