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Random House
Book of Fairy Tales
Nineteen fairy
tales are included in this wonderfully illustrated volume.
The
stories are written in rich, yet simple prose, perfect for the
early-elementary listener.
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The Blue Fairy Book
by Andrew Lang
The first of Lang's fairy books containing thirty-seven of the most
famous fairy tales. First published in 1889, this book has been the
standard ever since. Lang's prose is beautiful and accessible to
children.
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Robert
Louis Stevenson
Thirty-two of Stevenson's beloved poems are included in this compilation.
The illustrations, by Lucy Corvino, capture the sweetness of childhood
imagination perfectly!
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Emily Dickinson
"Delight in the hidden secrets of the everyday world. Insects, birds,
animals, the grass, the sun and moon, trees, flowers, the sea..."
(from back book cover)
This is one of my favorites in this series! Cheerful illustrations.
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Bambi
The original story,
written by Felix Salten. I never realized this was a real book
apart from the Disney movie until it was mentioned Karen Andreaola's
book, Pocket of Pinecones. I read it to my girls this winter and
it was definitely a favorite. We used Salten's descriptions of
forest life and animals to take our own virtual "nature walk," looking
up the various mentioned plants and animals in our North American
Wildlife book and tracing them into our notebook. Great winter
fun!
191pp |
Charlotte's
Web
The unforgettable
tale of Wilbur, the runt pig who is saved by Fern, and his magnificent
friendship with Charlotte, the spider who is determined to save Wilbur's
life.
pb 192pp.
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The Boxcar
Children
As a child, my
younger sister hated to read. My mother tried enticing her with
many different books, but it was this one that did the trick.
Children are fascinated by the resourcefulness and thoughtfulness of the
four Alden children who live in a boxcar. Simple vocabulary makes
this book accessible to young listeners and young readers alike.
pb
154pp |
Heidi
The heartwarming
story of young Heidi, who is sent to live with her grumpy grandfather in
the mountains. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this story of
Heidi's adventures with Peter and the goats, and the miraculous recovery
of Clara.
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The Cricket
in Times Square
The delightful story of Chester the cricket who went in search of
some liverwurst and found a new home in Times Square instead.
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The
Five Chinese Brothers
The classic story of the five identical Chinese brothers who use
their special talents to avoid an unjust punishment. A favorite
children's story.
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For Girls:
The
Raggedy Ann Stories-
Johnny Gruelle
If I had to choose only one book from this list to read to my young
daughter, this would be the book. An enchanting compilation of
stories about Raggedy Ann and her life with the other dolls and their
little mistress, Marcella.
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For
Boys:
The
Raggedy Andy Stories-
Johnny Gruelle
More darling stories about the happenings in the lives of Marcella's
dolls. This time, focusing on Raggedy Andy.
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The Littles
The exciting story
of how the members of the Little family, all 6 inches or shorter,
survive amidst dangerous rodents, furry felines, and other dangerous
creatures.
*This is a great story with which to
introduce young listeners to chapter books.
pb 80pp |
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi-
Rudyard Kipling
Set in India, this is the classic story of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the
brave mongoose who strives to keep his family of humans safe from the
menacing cobras. Exquisitely illustrated.
48pp
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The
Velveteen Rabbit
A favorite of generations, this is the timeless tale of a stuffed
velveteen rabbit who wants to become real.
pb 40pp |
Follow My
Leader
Leader is more than just a loyal dog to Jimmy, he is his eyes.
After Jimmy is blinded in an accident, he has to learn to adjust to his
new life and forgive his friend who carelessly caused the accident.
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Mr. Popper's
Penguins
One day, Mr. Popper receives a penguin in the mail. Soon,
twelve hungry penguins are living in the Popper household. How is
Mr. Popper going to feed the penguins and his children?
pb 139p |
Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit
One morning five brothers
and sisters discover an ancient sand-fairy who will grant them one wish each
day. The children soon learn that it is very difficult to think of
sensible wishes and always look forward to sunset, when the wish finally
vanishes.
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Favorite Poems Old and New
This anthology is the poetry "must-have." A magnificent volume, it contains over 700 poems written by classic
and contemporary (before 1957, anyway) poets.
I've looked at countless poetry
books for children, and believe that no other volume comes close to this
one with regard to quality and quantity.
*Sweet black & white
illustrations
*Arranged according to a wide range of topics
*Appropriate for all ages
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