Synopses & Reviews
The grass may seem greener on the other sideand#151;but in the end thereand#8217;s no place like home. Thatand#8217;s what two boys discover in this fresh and contemporary version of Aesopand#8217;s timeless and#147;The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.and#8221; And itand#8217;s a great value, because the tale is told
twice. When kids are done with one half, they simply flip the book over for a different side of the story!
Jack canand#8217;t wait to spend a week with Adam in the suburbs. No more honking horns! No more hot and noisy subways! And he does enjoy the tree climbing, fishing, and triple-dipped cones. But soon he starts wondering whatand#8217;s happening with his friends back in the city.
And when itand#8217;s Adamand#8217;s turn to visit, he happily leaves behind his annoying sister and lawns that need mowing: hello, skyscrapers, skateboards, and shopping downtown! Then, just like Jack, he begins to miss all the familiar things he took for granted.
Deb Piluttiand#8217;s witty writing emphasizes the similarities in the boysand#8217; lives, while Linda Bleckand#8217;s vividly-colored pictures cleverly play up the differences. The result: a book that children will readand#151;and loveand#151;again and again.
Synopsis
Lullaby and good nightand#8212;sweet songs bring sweet dreams. From and#8220;Golden Slumbersand#8221; and and#8220;Rock-a-bye, Babyand#8221; to and#8220;All the Pretty Horses,and#8221; "Dance to Your Daddy," and and#8220;Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,and#8221; these loving lullabies are toddlers' all-time favorites. Tender lyrics, illustrated with Linda Bleck's gentle pictures, make this the perfect treasury for singing little ones to sleep.
Synopsis
Lullaby and good night--sweet songs bring sweet dreams. From "Golden Slumbers" and "Rock-a-bye, Baby" to "All the Pretty Horses," Dance to Your Daddy, and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," these loving lullabies are toddlers' all-time favorites. Tender lyrics, illustrated with Linda Bleck's gentle pictures, make this the perfect treasury for singing little ones to sleep.
Synopsis
Hey, Diddle Diddle and Diddle Diddle Dumpling. Old King Cole and The Queen of Hearts. Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner. These lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills, and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilation provides a wonderful introduction to such well-known and well-loved rhymes as This Littleand#160;Piggy, Sing a Song ofand#160; Sixpence,and#160;There was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe, and Rub-a-Dub-Dub.
Synopsis
What childand#8217;s bookshelf is complete without a superbly illustrated collection of classic poems? This exquisitely produced anthology, which features embossed pages and flocking on the spine, will become a beloved family favorite. Featuring the most renowned creators of childrenand#8217;s verse, it makes the perfect read-aloud and an ideal introduction to poetryand#8217;s rhyme and rhythm. Kids will love listening to the imaginative words of Lewis Carroll (and#8220;How Doth the Little Crocodile?and#8221;); Kate Greenaway (and#8220;The Cats Have Come to Teaand#8221;); Edward Lear (and#8220;The Owl and the Pussycatand#8221;); Vachel Lindsay (and#8220;The Little Turtleand#8221;); and many others.
As in the four previous Treasury titles, Linda Bleckand#8217;s colorful artwork has a fresh, fun feel that will appeal to children.
Synopsis
Welcome Mother Goose to the popular Childrenand#8217;s Treasury series. Here are the playful, rhythmic verses children have loved and listened to for generationsand#8212;from and#8220;I Saw a Ship A-Sailingand#8221; to and#8220;Simple Simon.and#8221;
This gift edition, with charming illustrations by Linda Fleck, belongs on every childand#8217;s bookshelf.
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Includes:
The Crooked Sixpenceand#160; *and#160; To Marketand#160; *and#160; The Clever Henand#160; *and#160; The Little Girl with a Curland#160; *and#160; Wee Willie Winkieand#160; *and#160; For Want of a Nailand#160; *and#160; Going to St. Ivesand#160; *and#160; The Lion and the Unicornand#160; *and#160; Pussy-Cat and Queenand#160; *and#160; The Grand Old Duke of Yorkand#160; *and#160; and more!
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Synopsis
Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you anyand#133;songs? Children love to sing and be sung to, and these perennial tunes are always tops on the kidsand#8217; hit parade. Little ones will love the repertory that includes and#147;Iand#8217;ve Been Working on the Railroad,and#8221; and#147;Pop Goes the Weasel,and#8221; and and#147;Row, Row, Row your Boat.and#8221; And someand#151;like and#147;Itsy Bitsy Spider,and#8221; and#147;Pat-a-Cake,and#8221; and and#147;If Youand#8217;re Happy and You Know Itand#8221; are more than just fun: they develop physical dexterity and teach parts of the body. All the songs are great for entertaining restless youngsters on car trips, during play dates, or on a rainy day.
Synopsis
Lullaby and good nightand#133;Sweet songs bring sweet dreams. From and#147;Golden Slumbers,and#8221; and#147;Rock-a-Bye, Baby,and#8221; and and#147;Day Isand#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Doneand#8221; to and#147;All the Pretty Horses,and#8221; and#147;Dance toand#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Your Daddy,and#8221; and and#147;Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,and#8221;and#160;and#160; these lullabies are the all-time favorites with parentsand#160;and#160; and children. The tender lyrics and lovely pictures presented in this treasury help create the perfect atmosphere for singing little ones to sleep.
Synopsis
More than ever, todayandrsquo;s parents are deeply concerned with giving their children a strong spiritual foundation. And prayer is an integral part of that religious education. Inside this rich, stunningly designed anthologyandmdash;now in paperandmdash;are a variety of prayers from many cultures and faiths that speak directly to childrenandrsquo;s concerns and understanding. Theyandrsquo;re made for morning, evening, and bedtime; for the whole family to recite together; and to give thanks and celebrate peace.
About the Author
and#160;Linda Bleck brings over 30 years of experience to the field of illustration. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Print Magazine, and American Illustration, while her childrenand#39;s books have won the National Parenting Publication Awards, Momand#39;s Choice Awards, and the Chicago Public Libraryand#39;s Best of Best Award. Linda lives in Mequon, WI.