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Which type of books were mostly written for children a century and a half ago?
Which type of books were mostly written for children a century and a half ago?
- Historical fiction
- Sci-fi
- Fantasy
- Educational (correct)
What book made a significant change in the children's book market?
What book made a significant change in the children's book market?
- Peter Pan
- Winnie-the-Pooh
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (correct)
- Harry Potter
Who were some authors that wrote books for their own children or friend's children?
Who were some authors that wrote books for their own children or friend's children?
- C.S. Lewis
- J.M. Barrie (correct)
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- J.K. Rowling
What type of books do children have the same choice as adults nowadays?
What type of books do children have the same choice as adults nowadays?
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Which book series has sales that no adult book can hope to match?
Which book series has sales that no adult book can hope to match?
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History of Children's Literature
- A century and a half ago, children's books were mostly moralistic and instructional, written to teach children good behavior and morals.
Impact of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Lewis Carroll's book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, made a significant change in the children's book market by introducing fantasy and imagination.
Notable Children's Authors
- Some authors wrote books for their own children or friend's children, including Lewis Carroll, J.M. Barrie, and Beatrix Potter.
Contemporary Children's Literature
- Today, children have the same choice as adults in terms of the type of books they can read, including fiction, non-fiction, and various genres.
Popular Children's Book Series
- The Harry Potter series has sales that no adult book can hope to match, making it a phenomenon in the world of children's literature.
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