Why a good book is a secret door

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September 17, 2014 Today’s TED Talk Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door 16:59 minutes · TEDxSonomaCounty Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder -- and what real kids say to a fictional whale. Watch now » Playlist of the Day The Remix DJs make remixes, cross-pollinating old sounds with new. But all of us engage in this conversation between the past and present, making ideas resonate over and over again. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:39:36 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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