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100
This is a book about a curious little monkey.
Curious George
100
This wacky person wrote The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Suess
100
Name one of the 2 main time periods or phases in the history of children's literature. Hint: 1st one ~1650-1850, second one ~1850-1950
Age of Enlightenment, Age of Adolescence
100
What element relates to the following: "Red & yellow suggest passion, excitement and cheerfulness. Purple suggests royalty or mystery."
Color
200
This book features an unnamed character and his friend, Sam I Am.
Green Eggs and Ham
200
This poet/author wrote the collection of poems: Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Shel Silverstein
200
Which famous reform leader during The Age of the Enlightenment is known for the Latin phrase "tabula rasa" meaning "blank slates"?
John Locke
200
Name a sub-genre of children's literature
Poetry, Folklore, Fables, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Young Adult
300
This story revolves around a boy named Max, and his journey to the land of the wild things.
Where the Wild Things Are
300
This person created the magical world of Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling
300
Adolescence is a stage of childhood developement that started getting widely noticed after which American War?
The Civil War
300
Which famous childrens' author said the following: “There's no limit to how much you'll know, depending how far beyond zebra you go."
Dr. Suess
400
This story follows the journey of a boy from being a little kid to an adult, and teaches the ups and downs of giving.
The Giving Tree
400
This person wrote about the world of Narnia
C.S. Lewis
400
Name the Enlightenment leader that is credited for writing the very first children's book.
John Newberry, "A Little Pretty Pocket-Book"
400
What element relates to the following: "Roundness suggests comfort, security and stability."
Shape
500
This is a story about a girl who tricks an evil dragon in order to save Prince Ronald.
The Paper Bag Princess
500
This person wrote the bedtime classic, Goodnight Moon.
Margaret Wise Brown
500
Name the Enlightenment leader who's writings became the fundation of a new education system in France after the French Revolution.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
500
The Caldecott Medal is awarded to a person for achieving what?
Excellence in children's literature illustration.