authors, english

"Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne grew up with a love for exploring the woods with his brother and writing poems about their adventures. Alan carried that love into his adult life by exploring the woods with his son, Christopher Robin. Well known for his articles, plays, and novels, Alan considered himself a 'serious' author. But one story about a stuffed bear changed his image forever. Inspired by his son and their time playing in the woods, Alan wrote a story about Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, on a hunt for honey. The story was an instant success, and soon everyone wanted to hear more about the boy, his bear, and the magical Hundred Acre Wood. Today, children all around the world still read his stories in the classic books Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, Now We Are Six, and When We Were Very Young. Find out more in this illustrated book"--Provided by publisher.

This picture book biography introduces poet and author, Jane Taylor, who wrote the poem "The Star" which was so popular the words were eventually published to the tune of the French folk song, "Ah! Vous dirais-je, Maman," in 1838 and became known as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.".

Discusses the life and writing career of eighteenth and nineteenth century author, Hannah More.

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Roald Dahl. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book biography about C.S. Lewis, the author of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.".

Profiles the life and career of Ben Jonson who is regarded as the greatest of Shakespeare's contemporaries and who is the author of may stage plays, was a principal masque-writer to the early Stuart court, and among the first Poet Laureate's in England.

Contains two works by C.S. Lewis, in Surprised by Joy the author tells the story of how he passed from atheism to Christianity, giving information on his childhood and adolescence as background to understanding his spiritual life; and in The Four Loves, he explores the four types of love, including affection, friendship, Eros, and charity.

Contains two stories about the author's life, including "Boy," which describes his childhood, and "Going Solo," which recounts his journey from England to Africa and his time flying with the Royal Air Force.