Quote by A. S. W. Rosenbach

Very young children eat their books, literally devouring their contents. This is one reason for the scarcity of first editions of Alice in Wonderland and other favorites of the nursery.

Very young children eat their books, literally devouring the

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This quote suggests that very young children have a tendency to physically consume their books, thus leading to a shortage of first editions of popular children's books like Alice in Wonderland. It highlights the curiosity and fascination that young children have towards books and their eagerness to explore them by any means necessary, even if it involves eating them. This humorous explanation sheds light on the charm and enthusiasm that children bring to reading, often resulting in well-loved books being heavily used and showing signs of wear and tear.

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By A. S. W. Rosenbach

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