Fierce Bad Rabbits

Name: Fierce Bad Rabbits
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241354797
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The Tales Behind Children's Picture Books

By Clare Pollard

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Summary

Fierce Bad Rabbits delves into the enchanting world of children's literature, exploring the stories and illustrations that shape our early years. Clare Pollard reflects on the timeless tales that continue to captivate readers, examining their origins, meanings, and lasting impact on our imaginations. This memoir offers a nostalgic yet analytical journey through the classics, revealing the powerful ways in which these stories resonate throughout our lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a nostalgic love for children's literature and are curious about the intriguing stories and cultural contexts behind classic children's books. It's an insightful exploration of why these timeless tales continue to enchant readers of all ages, presented with warmth and personal reflection.

Fierce Bad Rabbits

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A nostalgic and eye-opening journey through our best-loved picture books, from Peter Rabbit to The Gruffalo.

What is The Tiger Who Came to Tea really about? How is Meg and Mog related to Polish embroidery? And why does death in picture books involve being eaten?

Fierce Bad Rabbits explores the stories behind our favourite picture books, weaving in tales of Clare Pollard's childhood reading and her re-discovery of the classic tales as a parent. Because the best picture books are far more complex than they seem - and darker too. Monsters can gobble up children and go unnoticed, power is not always used wisely, and the wild things are closer than you think.

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Clare Pollard's Fierce Bad Rabbits is highly praised for its perceptive and illuminating exploration of children's picture books. Reviews highlight its combination of scholarly research with witty, enjoyable writing. The book is recommended for anyone who has been, or is, a parent, celebrating the magic and nostalgia of childhood stories while offering new insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241354797

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Clare Pollard is an award-winning poet and playwright based in London. She is the author of five poetry collections and the Editor of the Modern Poetry in Translation magazine. She is striving to build the perfect picture-book library for her two small children.

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