The document provides a brief history of children's literature from the 15th century to the 21st century. It outlines important dates, writers, texts, and themes throughout history. In the 15th century, Aesop's Fables was one of the first printed children's books. The 17th century saw the rise of the picture book and works by John Bunyan and Charles Perrault. The Victorian era of the 19th century is considered the golden age of children's literature, featuring works by the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Lewis Carroll. The 20th century saw works from L. Frank Baum, A.A. Milne, and Dr. Seuss become classics, while authors like