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Oxford Companion to Children's Literature - Oxford Companions Humphrey Carpenter
Oxford Companion to Children's Literature - Oxford Companions
Humphrey Carpenter
This reference is for anyone concerned with children's books. Over 900 biographical entries deal with authors, illustrators, publishers, educationalists and others who have influenced the development of children's literature, providing plot summaries, character sketches and historical background.
600 pages, numerous black and white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 25, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198602286 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 600 |
| Dimensions | 159 × 232 × 33 mm · 898 g |
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