The twenty-three prominent contributors represented in this volume consider the themes, genres, authors, and artists that have made Austrian children’s literature one of the world’s most interesting and diverse tradi tions. A wealth of illustrations, many in color, and extensive bibliographic references enhance the value of this first-ever history of Austrian children’s books. The essays are based on papers presented at a conference that took place at Schloss Rauischholzhausen, October 8–11, 1995.