Story Time: Essays on the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature by Timothy Young Nancy Drew illustrated by Christine Herman Merrill

illustrated by Christine Herman Merrill

in botany from the University of Chicago

Gardener's Seed Saving Kit

Freeman captures the wonder of children and their innocent natures

sometimes fighting with the scientific establishment -- and naming a foul-smelling weed after one such idiot and fool

Story Time: Essays on the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature by Timothy Young Nancy Drew illustrated by Christine Herman MerrillThe history of children's literature is a growing area of study; this group of essays brings together innovative, scholarly voices to explore the fascinating tales behind many beloved books. The publication mines the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection of American Children's Literature, one of the world's richest sources for original books, manuscripts, and artwork. The essays, commissioned for this volume, examine little known backstories of three