ABSTRACT
A movable book, quite simply, is a book that has moving parts within its printed pages. They include illustrations and text that can be rotated, lifted, pushed or pulled from side to side, or in the case of pop-ups, arise from the flat surface in three-dimensional form when a page is turned. Pop-ups, tabs, rotating wheels, and lift-the-flaps are just some of the kinds of movable devices that have been used in books to enhance the text. Pop-up books are often thought of as a fairly recent phenomenon in the history of children's literature, but movable books, of which pop-ups are just one example, have existed for centuries. To understand the role of pop-up books in contemporary children's literature, it is useful to have an appreciation of the history of movable books. Pop-up books are extraordinary creations. They are resilient, handmade paper constructions that can tell stories, communicate ideas, and demonstrate concepts while being fascinating, entertaining, and full of surprises.
