The Effect Of The Physical Makeup Of A Book Upon Children's Selection (1922)

By Florence Eilau Bamberger

Book Overview

The Effect Of The Physical Makeup Of A Book Upon Children�������s Selection is a book written by Florence Eilau Bamberger in 1922. The book explores the impact of the physical appearance of books on children's selection. The author argues that the design, size, and shape of a book can influence a child's decision to pick it up and read it. The book is based on a study conducted by the author, in which she observed children's behavior in selecting books from a library. Bamberger's research found that children were more likely to choose books with attractive covers, illustrations, and a comfortable size and weight. The book offers insights into the psychology of children's book selection and provides recommendations for publishers and librarians to improve the physical design of books to encourage reading among children. Overall, The Effect Of The Physical Makeup Of A Book Upon Children�������s Selection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the factors that influence children's reading habits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112087663X
• ISBN13: 9781120876638
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"