by Heather Altfeld (Author), Carol Fegte (Author)
Why this book list? In a market where there are thousands of titles for children, available on line, in bookstores and libraries, how does a parent choose books that have nourishing content, artistic excellence and an enduring reputation for delighting children? One Thousand and One Wonderful Books provides lists of childrens' books, arranged by age and topic, with comments on top choices by both authors. Also included are the Newberry and Caldecott winning books, as well as some recommendations on parenting books.
Author Biography
Heather Altfeld is the author of "The Disappearing Theatre," winner of the 2015 Poets at Work Prize, judged by Stephen Dunn. She won the 2015 Pablo Neruda Prize with Nimrod International Magazine of Poetry and Prose. She teaches Children's Literature and other courses at CSU Chico. Carol Fegte worked as a scientific and medical book editor with the University of California, and has been a Waldorf teacher for over 20 years.