Ian Falconer's Reading List

The author and illustrator, most recently, of “Olivia and the Fairy Princesses” says good children’s books don’t underestimate the reader. “Children will figure things out.”

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By the Book: Ian Falconer (2012)

NYT By the Book column (2012-08-22).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Why Does the World Exist?

Jim Holt · Buy on Amazon

"I’ve just got Jim Holt’s “Why Does the World Exist?,” which is marvelous and, given the subject, very readable."

The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose

Frank Muir · Buy on Amazon

"“The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose,” wonderfully edited by Frank Muir — everyone should have a copy"

All in One Basket

Deborah Mitford · Buy on Amazon

"“All in One Basket,” by Deborah Mitford, Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. It has six pages devoted to the tiara which are worth the price of the book."

David Copperfield

Charles Dickens · Buy on Amazon

"I do remember, about age 13, “David Copperfield” and the powerful adolescent feelings that swelled reading of Steerforth’s rotten treatment of little Emily."