Synopses & Reviews
Originally published in 1959 and out of print for two decades, this collection of very short stories chronicles Ellens relationship- complete with two-way conversations-with her floppy stuffed lion. Ellens temperament is a bit like Christopher Robins (though her appearance is a clone of Harold, from
Harold and the Purple Crayon fame), but her lion is a no-nonsense, tougher-minded Pooh, with the voice of reason and reality to counter Ellens high-flying imagination. The stories range from fear of the dark and being sad to playing doctor, being a fairy princess, and dealing with a new toy that almost replaces lion.
Parents will find the subtly droll stories as entertaining as children, and a child who reads chapter books will find especially rewarding.
Synopsis
Originally published in 1959, this contemporary classic from the creator of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" is back in print. This collection of short stories chronicles the relationship between a little girl named Ellen and her floppy stuffed lion. Illustrations.
About the Author
Crockett Johnson is best known as the author/illustrator of Harold and the Purple Crayon, the comic strip Barnaby, and the illustrations in Carrot Seed by his wife Ruth Krauss. He died in 1975 at age 68.