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Good Night, Moon: A new kind of children's book

In the 1930s, progressive educators from Bank Street encouraged a new kind of picture book for children that focused on a child’s real life and surroundings.

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Leonard Marcus

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Leonard Marcus

Children’s Author

Leonard Marcus is a children’s book author — as well as a noted historian of children’s literature. Marcus has been featured on many television and radio programs to share his knowledge of children’s literature, in addition to consulting for children’s book exhibits across the country.

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