Harper's Child, March 7, 1882: An Illustrated Weekly is an important source of children's literature of the time. In this edition, readers will find adventure stories, poems, interesting facts and educational tasks. Illustrations for each article give them an additional color and help to imagine the events that are being read about. "Harper's Child" contributed to the development of literary culture among young readers in the 19th century, taught children to think creatively and fostered a sense of love for books.