Children's literature did not suddenly appear as if by magic. It
came into existence in printed form in the 18th century, though
religious and instructional books had appeared earlier, and grew to
fruition in Britain and America in the 19th century because of
quite specific developments in society. The ideas of such men as
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau helped to change European
perspectives on the nature of childhood, and to suggest that it had
needs and values of its own. This book charts the development of
books for children by examining factors such as the gradual spread
of education from the later half of the 18th century onwards, first
through the Sunday School Movement, and then through the faltering
steps towards providing state education. Finally, innovations in
printing and publishing meant that it became possible to produce
attractive books more cheaply for children. The combination of
these several forces was irresistible and throughout the 19th
century more and more books were published for children.
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