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The Random House Book of Bedtime Stories (Random House Book of ...)
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Illus. in full color. Joining the distinguished list of Random Houseliterary anthologies is the Random House Book of Bedtime Stories.
Illustrated with whimsical watercolers by Jane Dyer, here is a collection of
such tried-and-true classics as Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears
and Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit, as well as more
contemporary stories by such noted writers as Margaret Wise Brown and Marjorie
Weinman Sharmat.
The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
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Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud andsharing, this splendid anthology brings together 43 of the most memorable and
beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline
and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I
Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as
Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family
favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, and
Winnie-the-Pooh. The selections range from concept books and wordless
books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete
array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books,
stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up,
siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical
stories; stories about everyday life--and more. Also included are an
introduction, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in
the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes.
As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a
lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury
belongs in every family's bookcase.
Believe it or not, 44 complete read-aloud classics and future classics--from Goodnight Moon to Stellaluna--are packed in this remarkably svelte, positively historic anthology. Flipping through the 308 pages of The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury is like browsing a photo album of beloved friends and family. The familiar faces of Curious George and Ferdinand the Bull peer earnestly from the pages, and scenes from Madeline and Millions of Cats resonate as if you just experienced them yesterday. Think of the advantages of carrying this book on a vacation instead of a suitcase of single titles! (Your kids can always revisit their dog-eared hardcovers when they get home.)
This impressive collection of concept books, wordless books, picture books, and read-aloud stories was artfully compiled by longtime children's book editor and publisher Janet Schulman. Stories are coded red, blue, and green to designate age groupings from baby/toddler books such as Whose Mouse Are You?, through preschool books such as Where the Wild Things Are, to longer stories for ages 5 and older such as Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The reason the book isn't bigger than Babar is because many of the illustrations from each story were reduced or removed to fit the anthology's format. (Leo Lionni's Swimmy, for example, takes up 5 pages total, compared to its original 29 pages.) Brief biographical notes that are surprisingly quirky shine a little light on the 62 authors and illustrators, and an index helps, too, for the child who likes one story best. We love the idea of being within easy reach of a Star-Belly Sneetch, a William Steig donkey, and a Sendak monster at all times, and we're sure your little bookworms will, too. (Click to see a sample spread from The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury, compilation copyright © 1998 by Janet Schulman, illustrations © renewed 1997 by William Steig.) (All ages) --Karin Snelson
Stories for Little Girls (Picture Books)
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Disney Bedtime Favorites (Disney Storybook Collections)
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Perfect for bedtime, this latest addition to the bestselling storybook collection series has 19 stories to choose from. The stories star popular characters from Finding Nemo, Cars, Toy Story, The Lion King, and more. Gilded pages, 200 stickers, and over 250 illustrations make this an ideal gift.
HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection
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From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers.
This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best."
All royalties for HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year.
