The book is available in paperback from several major retailers: : ~$47.15 (New) Routledge : ~$62.39 $77.99 Comparative Children's Literature

The primary work in this field is by Emer O'Sullivan , which serves as the first comprehensive overview of this research area. Originally published in German as Kinderliterarische Komparatistik , the book was translated into English by Anthea Bell and won the 2007 CHLA Book Award . Book Overview

“CCL is more about translations and less about nuances of national literatures... it confirmed what everyone already knows: that the United States exports far more of its own literature to other countries than is willing to import” WordPress.com · 18 years ago

Reviewers highlight the book's ability to challenge the assumption that children's literature is genuinely international, noting that the United States exports far more than it imports.

: Studies how literature moves across borders and cultures. Critical Reception

“O'Sullivan highlights the impact of globalization on children's literature, warning against the erasure of cultural specificity in favor of a homogenized market” Academia.edu