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Book Synopsis: In this lively, lyrical picture book biography, meet the groundbreaking, outspoken, legendary editor of the best-loved books for children, and see how she inspired Maurice Sendak, Margaret Wise Brown, and others to create Where the Wild Things Are, Good Night Moon, and many more classics.“Ursula Nordstrom was a grown-up who never forgot what it was to be a child.” The girl who’d always loved to read would grow up to work in the Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper & Brothers Publishers. Soon she was editing books by Margaret Wise Brown and E. B. White, discovering new talent like John Steptoe and Maurice Sendak, and reinventing what a book for children should be. “Children want to be seen,” she’d tell her writers. “Not good enough for you,” she’d scribble in the margins of their manuscripts, asking them to revise. Her favorite books of all? “Good books for bad children,” she’d say. And those books went on to win every award imaginable, including the Caldecott and Newbery Medals and the National Book Award.
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Looking for a book that will captivate your child's imagination and inspire them for years to come? Look no further than "Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom"! This lively and lyrical picture book biography delves into the life of the groundbreaking and outspoken editor who brought us beloved classics like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Goodnight Moon".
Ursula Nordstrom's passion for children's literature shaped the landscape of storytelling for generations. Through her work at Harper & Brothers Publishers, she discovered and nurtured exceptional talent, including the likes of Maurice Sendak and Margaret Wise Brown. Nordstrom had an extraordinary ability to understand what children wanted to see in books: stories that spoke to their own experiences and made them feel seen.
With her keen editorial eye, Nordstrom challenged her writers to push the boundaries of children's literature, constantly asking them to revise and improve their work. Her dedication to quality and her belief in "good books for bad children" led her to shape stories that have stood the test of time, and have been honored with prestigious awards such as the Caldecott and Newbery Medals, as well as the National Book Award.
Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or a lifelong book lover, "Good Books for Bad Children: The Genius of Ursula Nordstrom" is a must-have addition to your library. Discover the remarkable journey of a woman who forever changed the landscape of children's literature. Get your hands on this inspiring biography today and let your child's imagination soar!
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