Make believe : on telling stories to children / Mac Barnett.
"A book for adults about books for children, a rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. Make Believe is bestselling children's author Mac Barnett's incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children's literature not only as an art form worthy of deep study and criticism, but as a portal into the lives of the children. And at a time when we are faced with a national literacy crisis, he champions the profound joys of literature and the importance of reading for pleasure. What if children are a great audience for art? What if they are in fact better equipped to engage deeply with stories than adults? What if humans' ability to appreciate art is, if not innate, awakened early in childhood? Well, then we'd better do our best to make some good kids' books. Written with humor and academic rigor, Make Believe reads like a letter from your smartest and funniest friend." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316601122
- ISBN: 0316601128
- Physical Description: x, 98 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Edition: First English-language edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Little, Brown and Company, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An earlier version of this work was published in Italian by Terre di Mezzo Editore, May 2024"--Title page verso.
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Available copies
- 18 of 35 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Brown Library System.
Holds
- 5 current holds with 35 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 809.89 Bar (Text) | 30308101385988 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
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