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CollectionChildren's Book Selections This special collection presents children’s books selected from the General and Rare Book Collections at the Library of Congress. The collection includes classic works that are still read by children today, and lesser-known treasures drawn from the Library’s extensive collection of historically significant children’s books. The books in this collection were published in the United States and England before 1924, are no longer under…Collection Items: View 68 Items
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Web PageRights & Access Library of Congress Children's Book Selections are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse.
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ArticleAesop for Children Interactive Book Aesop for Children interactive book is designed to be enjoyed by readers of any age. The book contains over 140 classic fables, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and interactive animations.
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ArticleCollection Highlights The Library of Congress launched this digital collection as part of its celebration of the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week in 2019. Children’s Book Week began when Franklin K. Mathiews, librarian for the Boy Scouts of America; Frederic G. Melcher, editor of Publishers Weekly; and Anne Carroll Moore, Superintendent of Children's Works at New York Public Library, joined forces to promote high standards…