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BfK 43 March 1987

March 1, 1987/in /by Richard Hill

“Our cover picture Holiday traffic on its way to the coast, August 1960′ may evoke nostalgia, interest, curiosity or speculation. Whatever the response, if it encourages close looking that is what Penny Marshall had in mind when she selected for Cars (0 356 l 1393 0) in her The Camera as witness series for Macdonald.”

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Editorial 43: March 1987
News and comment from the Editor.
Information Please About… Thinking Globally
Terry Hyland explains the ideas which have led to a search for books with a global perspective.
Information Please About… Books about Countries
David Wright applies his criteria to recent titles.
Information Please About… What’s New in Information Books?
Keith Barker considers some innovations.
Authorgraph No.43: Katherine Paterson
Katherine Paterson interviewed by Stephanie Nettell.
Sound & Vision: March 1987
Bernard Ashley considers the issues facing the writer of television for children.
How to… Use Computers to Help Make Readers
Brenda Swindells and John Snedden describe how they are using computers to help make readers.
Images and Issues
Terry Downie considers the use of photographs in information books
Information Please About… The Camera as Witness
Meet Penny Marshall whose ten-book series of photographic books is now complete.
Information Please About… What’s New in Computer Books?
Pat Frawley looks at some new titles in an area which is developing rapidly in school.
May We Recommend… Jean Little
Christopher Stephenson introduces Jean Little.
BfK News: March 1987
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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