Wings and the child; or, The building of magic cities, by E. Nesbit ... With pictures by George Barraud and from photographs.

Main entry:

Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924.

Title & Author:

Wings and the child; or, The building of magic cities, by E. Nesbit ... With pictures by George Barraud and from photographs.

Publication:

London, New York Hodder and Stoughton [1913]

Description:

xiv, 197 pages frontispiece (portrait) illustrations, plates (1 folded) 20 cm

Summary:

"Unique in its approach and scope Wings and the Child teaches adults how to work with children to play and imagine with the mind of a child. Wings and the Child is a work of non-fiction by the pioneering children's author E. Nesbit written in 1913 and published by Hodder and Stoughton in London. It is a passionate argument for the need to encourage simple, creative play in children. Nesbit gives concrete suggestions and fresh ways to engage children's imaginations so they can exercise this wonderful skill fully and for the rest of their lives. E. Nesbit 1858-1924, was an English author and poet, who wrote or collaborated on more than 60 works of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television and are still popular today, such as The Treasure Seekers and Five Children and It."--Amazon.com

ISBN:

9781595833488
159583348X

Subject:

Amusements.
Games.
Education.

Added entries:

Building of magic cities.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 285266
Call No.: BIB 224668
Status: Available

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