What do Paddington Bear, Rupert Bear, and Winnie the Pooh have in common, besides their ursine roots? They lived in real places, as well as in the imaginations of countless generations. Those places still exist. And inveterate globetrotter Mark West has been to them all. Children's Literature Tour of Great Britain provides detailed information on 49 important sites with a strong connection to children's literature. Each chapter begins with background information about the author (or, in the cases of King Arthur and Robin Hood, the character), in particular his or her writings for children. West offers tantalizing tidbits about birthplaces, memorials, landscapes, and gift shops, and concludes with complete visitor information for would-be literary pilgrims. Photographs, most of which were taken by West, should satisfy even the most demanding armchair traveler. Many of the sites on West's Tour are geared to children. Some are clearly intended for adults. All will add depth and delight to your next excursion into the fantastic (and fascinating) world of British children's literature. If you're taking a trip to England this summer, be sure to read Mark West's "A Children's Literature Tour of Great Britain." You may find new places to include in your itinerary...Even if you aren't headed to England anytime soon, West's book is fun to read. Anyone with good memories of children's literature will walk away with a deeper appreciation of their favorite authors' lives and haunts. ( Charlotte Observer ) If you're interested in seeing some of the real-life locations of your favorite children's stories, and unwilling to leave it to such serendipity as I did, you can look into the 49 sites covered in A Children's Literature Tour of Great Britain . Each chapter begins with a brief biography of an author (e.g., Robert Louis Stevenson, Edward Lear, E. Nesbit, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Roald Dahl, as well as Lewis Carroll), followed by equally concise descriptions of sites related to their work....Full contact information and opening hours are provided for each site. None of them require special permission to visit. ( Green Man Review ) West's thorough research and keen insights weave delight and information in concise form....It's a dream book, a wish book, and one shouldn't leave for England without it. ( The Pilot ) Mark I. West is a professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he teaches courses on children's literature and serves as the Associate Dean for General Education.