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ISBN13: 9780395259382
ISBN10: 039525938x
Condition: Standard
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The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer.

Review:

"This engaging picture book clearly presents a wealth of information." Booklist

Synopsis:

Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so shes sad when shes surrounded by the dirty, noisy citys hustle and bustle: “She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight.” Fortunately, theres a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
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About the Author

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children.
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Robert Zupperoli, January 29, 2009 (view all comments by Robert Zupperoli)
This is an excellent story that can be used in grades one through three for lessons on neighborhood, community and social studies. The Little House is a classic in children's literature, the story is beautifully told and has luminous illustrations. It was a Caldecott Winner. It has been and remains among my favorites. I use it year after year in the classroom, it never looses its relevance. The story of a house withstanding urban sprawl was recently played out in real time in Seattle (Oct/Nov '08). This is also a story about growth, change, and loyalty. Enjoy this book!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395259382
Author:
Burton, Virginia Lee
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
City and town life
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Picture books
Subject:
Cities and towns
Subject:
Dwellings
Subject:
Houses
Subject:
Cities and towns -- Fiction.
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
1998
Edition Description:
Trade Paper, Picture
Series Volume:
1011
Publication Date:
April 1978
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from K up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color
Pages:
44
Dimensions:
9.02x9.59x.20 in. .45 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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Virginia Lee Burton won the Caldecott Medal in 1943 for her memorable picture book The Little House, a poignant story of a cute country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. The house has an expressive face of windows and doors, and even the feelings of a person, so shes sad when shes surrounded by the dirty, noisy citys hustle and bustle: “She missed the field of daisies / and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight.” Fortunately, theres a happy ending, as the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. A classic!
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