In the following essay, Abbott recounts Pyle's early career as a magazine illustrator.

In the following essay, Helbig examines Pyle's significant body of children's poetry.

In the following essay, May argues that Pyle's depiction of the mythical forest in The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is inclusive of young female readers, unlike other books for children such as Treasure Island and Peter Pan, where girls are either explicitly left out or serve as young mother figures who perform household duties while the boys have real adventures.

In the following essay, Ranta explains why The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is considered by many critics to be one of the greatest children's books ever published

In the following essay, May discusses Pyle's reinterpretation of the ancient legend of King Arthur, noting his adept updating and organizing of the tales for children.

In the following essay, Vitz discusses Pyle's meticulous depiction of American history in his work.

In the following essay, Beegel argues that the presence of Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates in Ernest Hemingway's short story "A Day's Wait" is significant because it serves as a subtext for what Beegel believes is really a story critical of male stoicism.

In the following essay, Usrey considers Otto of the Silver Hand a groundbreaking historical children's novel because of its development of believable characters and its historically accurate rendering of dialogue and setting.