Lois Lenski's The Little Train | Children’s Literature Criticism: Bibliography and Why Editions Matter

The great bibliographer Fredson Bowers once accused his graduate students of thinking that the editions they used in their textual criticism came down from Mt. Sinai. That might be a bit harsh, but do we really think about the process through which an author's words make it from their minds to our books? The number of other minds and hands through which those words are mediated?In this edition, we look at Lois Lenski's The Little Train, a fine old picture book that's been through the wringer of multiple editions, examining some of the changes that happened along the way. Would this beloved and award winning author have approve of how her picture book is being presented 86 years later? One way to find out! Also: send us your 90s picture book recommendations! Give it a listen, and if you like what you hear, give us a follow and review! ---Visit us at http://www.toddlingthestacks.com for previous episodes, info on the show, and what Adalyn is reading now! If you like the episode, please subscribe and share with friends!YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ToddlingTheStacksInsta: https://www.instagram.com/toddlingthestacks/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/toddlingthestacks.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588725012180Show graphics by Emily Tetrault. Theme and interstitials excerpted from Erik Satie's Gnossienne #1. All book images used under the Fair Use exceptions to exclusive copyright as defined under Title 17, subsection 107,  of US Code.