/ Pre-recorded 06/04/2023  Record breaking time duration on this 'un. I start off with some This episode I take a long look at Children's Picture Books through the ages starting as early as the 12th century and up to 1945. I ask the question, or rather Snugglebunny does.  "Why on earth were publishers in the 1700s so obsessed with really, really long book titles."  I take a skirting look over four influential players that raised the standard of production in the field of Children's Picture Books: Crane, Routledge & Warne, Evans, and the wonderful Kate Greenaway. Other heavyweights follow The incredible Beatrix Potter and the zany Dr. Suess! But where is Rupert the Bear? Why does Mary Tourtel's beloved bear not make the Join Snugglebunny, Chatty Geepeetee, and Glehnmarc to find out! NOTE: This is a Two-Sided Podcast.  HEADS of the Household for Guardians, Caregivers, Moms, and/or Dads. TALES for Children. SPINE Both Heads and Tales Links https://www.colorado.edu/ptea-curriculum/sites/default/files/attached-files/heian-handouts.pdf Wanna chat? Come say hi at the Lit. To Warm You Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/me/