The Stories Behind the Stories - The Remarkable True Tales Behind Your Favorite Kid's Books

Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlotte's Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, you'll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved children's classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original name of Curious George, the mysterious origin of Mother Goose, and what happened when Maurice Sendak told his editor he couldn't draw wild horses (spoiler alert: he drew wild things instead).

About the author

Danielle Higley is a children's book author, editor, and fan girl. Her own backstory is far less interesting than that of Curious George, but she did manage to write this book while parenting during a global pandemic! She lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, infant son, and two doodle dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @bookishinboise.

Product details

• Authors: Daniell Blenken, Danielle Blenken, Danielle Higley, Stephanie Miles
• Publisher: Baker and Taylor
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.09.2021
• EAN: 9781638190417
• ISBN: 978-1-63819-041-7
• Series: BUSHEL PECK
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music