Synopses & Reviews
Three little pigs set out to seek their fortune. Each pig builds himself a house: one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. When a hungry wolf huffs, and puffs, and blows in the houses of two little pigs, the third pig realizes that he needs more than a sturdy house of bricks to drive the wolf away. This classic battle of wits, dramatically and charmingly illustrated by Paul Galdone, is an elegant addition to any folk tale collection.
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"A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone's broadly humorous color wash drawings." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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"Run! Run! Run!and#160;Catch me if you can!
You can't catch me!
I'm the Gingerbread Boy,
I am! I am!"
See if you can keep up with the Gingerbread Boy as he outruns a little old woman, a cow, and even a field full of mowers. Paul Galdone's retelling full of spunk and humor has become a beloved version of this familiar tale.
"A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone's broadly humorous color wash drawings." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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"The large, lively, double-page spreads are sure to win a responsive audience at story hour." -- School Library Journal
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"WHO'S THAT TRIPPING OVER MY BRIDGE?" The three Billy Goats Gruff are hungry and want to go over the bridge and up the hillside to a fine meadow full of grass and daisies where they can eat and eat and eat, and get fat. But under the bridge lives a troll who's as mean as he is ugly...With humorous, onomatopoeic language, call-and-answer structure, and colorful illustrations, Paul Galdone's telling of this familiar tale is great for reading aloud with groups."The large, lively, double-page spreads are sure to win a responsive audience at story hour." -- School Library Journal
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'\"This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite.\"--School Library Journal, starred review'
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Who will help the little red hen as she toils about the house all day? With its familiar refrain and colorful, humorous artwork, this timeless tale of hard work and perseverance is perfect for sharing."This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite."--School Library Journal, starred review
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Once upon a time, there were three bears who lived peacefully together in a house in the woods . . . until Goldilocks came along! Great Big, Middle-Sized, and Little Wee readers alike will love this delightful depiction of the original folk tale."Four- to-six-year-olds are sure to enjoy Paul Galdone's interpretation, and they should gain good visual concepts of size and of right to left from the delightful pictures and the use of various type sizes." School Library Journal
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When a hungry wolf huffs, and puffs, and blows in the houses of two little pigs, the third realizes he needs more than a sturdy house of bricks to drive the wolf away. A classic battle of wits, dramatically and charmingly illustrated."All in all, a very appealing edition of a beloved story." School Library Journal
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Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and they began to cry. The three little kittens may be a bit careless, but they always manage to correct their mistakes in this favorite Mother Goose rhyme."This refreshingly hearty version of the nonsense verse will be as much a favorite of adult storytellers as it will be of toddler listeners." School Library Journal, Starred
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andquot;Four- to six-year-olds are sure to enjoy Paul Galdone's interpretation, and they should gain good visual concepts of size and of right to left from the delightful pictures and the use of various type sizes.andquot; --School Library Journal
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Little ones can end their day with this beautifully illustrated collection of bedtime nursery rhymes and soothing lullabies. Star Light, Star Bright, Rock-a-bye, Baby and other well-known bedtime rhymes will bring a sense of comfort and rest.
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This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks.
About the Author
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. There he was introduced to the process of bookmaking, an activity that was soon to become his lifelong career. Before his death in 1986, Mr. Galdone illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote or retold. He is fondly remembered for his contemporary style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come.