World Began By Dorothy Straight - How The

Author: Dorothy Straight (born 1958) Published: 1964 Publisher: Pantheon Books (a division of Random House) Original Language: English Notable Distinction: Written and illustrated by the author at age four. 1. Introduction & Historical Significance How the World Began is not a conventional children’s book crafted by an adult for a child audience. Instead, it is a genuine creation story told by a four-year-old girl. In 1962, Dorothy Straight (then four) wrote and illustrated the story for her younger brother, Peter. Her parents, recognizing the charm and authenticity of the work, submitted it to Pantheon Books, which published it in 1964.

Author: Dorothy Straight (born 1958) Published: 1964 Publisher: Pantheon Books (a division of Random House) Original Language: English Notable Distinction: Written and illustrated by the author at age four. 1. Introduction & Historical Significance How the World Began is not a conventional children’s book crafted by an adult for a child audience. Instead, it is a genuine creation story told by a four-year-old girl. In 1962, Dorothy Straight (then four) wrote and illustrated the story for her younger brother, Peter. Her parents, recognizing the charm and authenticity of the work, submitted it to Pantheon Books, which published it in 1964.