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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

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."
Frank Muir · Buy on Amazon
"“The Oxford Book of Humorous Prose,” wonderfully edited by Frank Muir — everyone should have a copy"
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."
Cover of 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."
Cover of The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss · Buy on Amazon
"Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” and “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins”"
Dr. Seuss · Buy on Amazon
"Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” and “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins”"
Maurice Sendak · Buy on Amazon
"Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Nutshell Library” and “Higglety Pigglety Pop!” ( a great favorite)"
Maurice Sendak · Buy on Amazon
"Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Nutshell Library” and “Higglety Pigglety Pop!” ( a great favorite)"
Maurice Sendak · Buy on Amazon
"I’d have to say “Higglety Pigglety Pop!” The story is sort of slow and moody, but very funny, and the monochrome drawings beautiful."
William Steig · Buy on Amazon
"William Steig’s “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.”"
Cover of Animal Farm
George Orwell · 1945 · Buy on Amazon
"“Animal Farm.”"

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