From the Archives: A Child's Delight

(Originally posted in September, 2007)

I first heard about this delightful-indeed book from the Deputy Headmistress at The Common Room. A Child's Delight, by Noel Perrin, is a collection of essays about children's books that ought not to be missed. The DHM's review suggested that Perrin's book ought not to be missed, either, so naturally I took her advice. She is, as always, as good as her word.

I loved this little book. Perrin wrote a column on books—"neglected minor masterpieces" is how he ...