The Child and the Book is a reprint of a chapter from a book called The Lost Art of Reading: A Manual for Parents, and for Teachers in Schools and Colleges, originally published in 1907 by Gerald Stanley Lee. This chapter specifically focuses on the relationship between children and books, and the importance of fostering a love of reading in young people. Lee discusses the benefits of reading for children, including the development of imagination, empathy, and critical thinking skills. He also offers practical advice for parents and teachers on how to encourage children to read, such as choosing the right books and creating a positive reading environment. Overall, The Child and the Book is a timeless guide for anyone interested in promoting literacy and a love of reading in children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.