In 1958, Sylvia Blackwell, fresh from one of the new post-war Library Schools, takes up a job as children's librarian in a run down library in the market town of East Mole. Her mission is to fire the enthusiasm of the children of East Mole for reading. But her love affair with the local married GP, and her befriending of his precious daughter, her neighbour's son and her landlady's neglected grandchild, ignite the prejudices of the town, threatening...

Chronicles the life of fantasy writer C.S. Lewis, discussing his popular "Narnia" series, his writing inspirations, his personal relationships, and his conversion to Christianity.

Celebrates the life and work of Pamela L. Travers on the centennial anniversary of her birth (1899), with entries written by fourteen people who have personally known her.

Describes the history of the development of the character Winnie-the-Pooh. This book was published to commenorate the 75th anniversary since Milne created Pooh.

Presents the life and work of Beatrix Potter through drawings, photographs, letters, journal entries, excerpts, and more.

Offers a glimpse into the life of Roald Dahl, author of "James and the Giant Peach," and tells the story of how the book was made into a movie.