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| author = [[Bill Cosby]] |
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| illustrator = [[Varnette P. Honeywood]] |
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| cover_artist = Varnette P. Honeywood |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| publisher = [[Scholastic Corporation]] |
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| pub_date = 1997–1999 |
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| media_type = Print |
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}}'''''Little Bill: Books for Beginning Readers''''' is a series of twelve children's books by [[Bill Cosby]] and [[Varnette Honeywood]]. Cosby wrote the stories, while Honeywood created the characters and made the illustrations in her typical [[collage]] style.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/arts/design/16honeywood.html</ref> The books are aimed at readers aged 7 to 10.<ref>https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/11/22/Bill-Cosby-pens-kids-books/9036848638800/</ref> |
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The books follow a young boy named Little Bill. Every story is told in the [[first person]], and the books cover topics like boredom, bullies, honesty, courage, family, and friendship. The characters are rendered in a "bold, blocky" style with bright colors and simplified forms. |
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All of the books were dedicated to Cosby's late son, [[Ennis Cosby]], and the character of Little Bill was based on him. Little Bill's catchphrase "Hello, friend!" was originally a greeting that Ennis used.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-12-ls-63133-story.html</ref> |
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In 1999, the series was adapted into an animated series on [[Nickelodeon]], also called ''[[Little Bill (TV series)|Little Bill]]''. |
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==Reception== |
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In December 1997, [[Oprah Winfrey]] chose three of the ''Little Bill'' books as selections for [[Oprah's Book Club]]. This marked the first time that children's books were selected.<ref>https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1997-12-14-9712100083-story.html</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Portal |Children's literature}} |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:1997 children's books]] |
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[[Category:Series of children's books]] |
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[[Category:American children's books]] |
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Revision as of 00:09, 10 August 2022
| Author | Bill Cosby |
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| Illustrator | Varnette P. Honeywood |
| Cover artist | Varnette P. Honeywood |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Scholastic Corporation |
| Published | 1997–1999 |
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Little Bill: Books for Beginning Readers is a series of twelve children's books by Bill Cosby and Varnette Honeywood. Cosby wrote the stories, while Honeywood created the characters and made the illustrations in her typical collage style.[1] The books are aimed at readers aged 7 to 10.[2]
The books follow a young boy named Little Bill. Every story is told in the first person, and the books cover topics like boredom, bullies, honesty, courage, family, and friendship. The characters are rendered in a "bold, blocky" style with bright colors and simplified forms.
All of the books were dedicated to Cosby's late son, Ennis Cosby, and the character of Little Bill was based on him. Little Bill's catchphrase "Hello, friend!" was originally a greeting that Ennis used.[3]
In 1999, the series was adapted into an animated series on Nickelodeon, also called Little Bill.
Reception
In December 1997, Oprah Winfrey chose three of the Little Bill books as selections for Oprah's Book Club. This marked the first time that children's books were selected.[4]
References
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/arts/design/16honeywood.html
- ^ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/11/22/Bill-Cosby-pens-kids-books/9036848638800/
- ^ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-12-ls-63133-story.html
- ^ https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1997-12-14-9712100083-story.html