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Francis Spufford returns to the first books that captured his childhood imagination—titles such as *The Wind in the Willows*, *Little House on the Prairie*, and the *Narnia* series. Through personal reflection, child‑development theory, and social observation, he examines the psychological impact of reading on young readers. He explains how stories help children master their environment, provide escape from pain, expand what can be said, and enlarge the imagination.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology
Authors: Francis Spufford
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