Books of Interest To Children

Andersen, Hans Christian , The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, Random House, NYC 1996 for this edition.

Aruego, Jose and Dewey, Ariane, ROCKABYE CROCODILE, Mulberry Books, New York, New York, 1988- Colorful and endearing illustrations -Two elderly boars live next door to one another in the jungle. Amabel is cheerful and kind. Nettie is mean and selfish. When sweet Amabel receives gifts from a bamboo tree and a mother crocodile after she has been kind to them both, miserable Nettie tries to copy her friend. But the gifts she gets aren’t the kind anyone wants to keep.  Soft cover 26 pages

Aubinais, Marie and Martin, Jean-Francois, BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST ¾ THE JUNGLE, Abbeville Publishing, New York, NY, 1996 – The lovable but eccentric animals get bigger and bigger until, by the end of the story, they appear almost lifelike on poster-size fold-out spreads.  Hard cover fold-out poster book

Beall, Pamela Conn, Nipp, Susan Hagen and Klein, Nancy, WEE SING DINOSAURS, Pierce Stern Sloan, Los Angeles, 1991- A selection of 50 songs, with poetry put to music. The first section consists of Dinosaur Facts, the second of Dinosaur Friends and then in Dinosaur Fun imaginations run wild when you encounter fanciful and whimsical songs. Soft cover 64 pages

Beall, Pamela Conn, Nipp, Susan Hagen and Klein, Nancy, WEE SING FOR CHRISTMAS, Pierce Stern Sloan, Los Angeles, 1985- A selection of 58 songs divided into sections titled Here We Comr A-Caroling, Birthday of a King and Here Comes Santa Claus. Soft cover 62 pages not including the helpful index.

Berenstain, Stand & Jan, LEARN ABOUT STRANGERS, Random House, New York, 1985 – Lovable bear family . This is one book in a 28 book series that makes lessons fun and easy to remember.  Children absorb safety tips from the Cubs Rules like never take candy from a stranger, or go anywhere with a stranger or let them touch your body inappropriately. They story stresses the importance of using common sense.  All this in an amusing story with colorful amusing illustrations on every page. Soft cover 32 pages.

Brenner, Richard J., MAKE THE TEAM: BASKETBALL, Time Magazine, Inc. NYC, 1990- This little book give kids all the rules, moves and strategies they need to play their best. It will help develop the skills and confidence kids need to get out on the court and go!  Soft Cover 125 pages

Chwast, Seymour, ALPHABET PARADE, Gulliver Books, NYC 1991- Whimsical Characters in a parade represent the letters of the alphabet.

Disney, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Disney Press, Santa Monica, CA, 1993, -This version of the beloved fairy tale features beautiful watercolors and an elegant design. It is a retelling of Walt Disney’s first full-length animated feature and it captures all the warmth and charm of the kind, fair princess and the seven lovable dwarfs. Hardcover, 92 pages

Disney, THE LION KING POP-UP BOOK, Disney Press, Santa Monica, CA, 1994, - Children will have a roaring good time with this colorful interactive book based on Disney’s animated film the Lion King. All the boldest moments and most memorable characters from the movie are featured, including King Mufasa, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, and Zazu. Shrink wrapped

Dorris, Michael, GUESTS, Hyperion Books for Children, NYC, 1994- A little boy named Moss, learns from subtle morals of old stories as well as by simply listening to the people around him,  Moss grapples with the ultimate truth of being a grown-up:  you are who you are.

Geisel, Theodore Seuss The Dr. Seuss books:

Dr. Seuss, THE BUTTER BATTLE BOOK, Random House, NYC,1984- Engaged in a on-running battle, the Yooks and the Zooks develop more and more sophisticated  weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other.

Dr. Seuss, THE LORAX, Random House, NYC,1971- The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem. 

Dr. Seuss, IF I RAN THE ZOO, Random House , NYC,1950

Dr. Seuss, YERTLE THE TURTLE AND OTHER STORIES, Random House, NYC,1958

Dr. Seuss, McELLIGOTT'S POOL, Random House, NYC,1947

Dr. Seuss, SCRAMBLED EGGS SUPER, Random House, NYC,1953- Tired of scrambled eggs always tasting the same, Peter T. Hooper goes on a great egg hunt for his new recipe.  

Dr. Seuss, I HAD TROUBLE GETTING TO SOLLA SOLLEW, Random House, NYC,1965

Dr. Seuss, OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO, Random House, NYC,1990- Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion and being in charge of your actions.

Dr. Seuss, HORTON HEARS A WHO, Random House, NYC,1954

Dr. Seuss, I CAN LICK THIRTY TIGERS TODAy, Random House, NYC,1969

Dr. Seuss, THIDWICK, THE BIG-HEARTED MOOSE, Random House, NYC, 1948

Hawcock, David and Lewis, Jan, MAKING TRACKS, Sadie Fields Productions Ltd, London 1994- In this book, young readers follow the footprints of a different animal on each page.  Where will they lead?  Spectacular pop-ups unfold in a final fun surprise.

Henderson, Kathy, THE MARKET GUIDE FOR YOUNG WRITERS: WHERE AND HOW TO SELL WHAT YOU WRITE, Writers Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1990 – Presents ove 150 listings of opportunities for writers ages 8-18. soft cover, 309 pages.

Lenski, Lois, THE LITTLE TRAIN, Random House, NYC 1940- In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tiny Town to the city and back to pick up cargo and passengers. Gives Children insight to the inns and outs of a working train. Hardcover classic.

 Modell, Frank, ONE ZILLION VALENTINES, Mulberry Books, New York, New York, 1981- Valentines are for everybody…but to get them, you have to give them. So two friends make one zillion valentines¾more than enough for everyone in the neighborhood. Their plan to get a valentine works­¾but not quite in the way they expected! Softcover 30 pages

Moore, Clement (poem), Finster, Howard, (paintings), THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Longstreet Press, Marietta, GA, 1996- The classic poem is accompanied by folk art paintings from a 20^th century artist with a gift of imagination that makes ordinary extraordinary. Vivid paintings bring to life this story of the chance sighting of the world’s best –loved gift giver ­ Santa Claus.  Hard cover 26 pages

Morris, Karyn, Kurisu, Jane (illustrator) JUMBO BOOK OF GARDENING, Kids-Can-Press, Niagara Falls, NY, 2000-Teaches children how to build a compostor, attract butterflies, make a scarecrow, plan a peace garden, build a sunflower fort, design a fairy garden, construct a toad garden, create a wildflower meadow and much more.  Soft Cover. Illustrated by Jane Kurisu. 239 pages includes index.

Nero, Robert, Carson, Jim (illustrator), BIRDS 1 ¾ WILDERNESS ALBUM SERIES, Hyperion Press, Winnipeg, Canada, 1987 – Birds are classified according to their appearance, behavior and internal anatomy. 31 illustrations suitable for coloring. Colors of the birds are described as well as many things about their habitats and habits. Soft cover 8 x 11 work book style

Nivola, Claire A., ELISABETH, Sunset Book – Farrar Straus Gioroux, 1997- Forced to flee the Naxis, a young girl and her family eventually end up in the United States where, years later, with a young daughter of her own, she is improbably reunited with the beloved doll she left behind in Germany. Lovely colored illustrations. Soft cover  32 pages.

Potter, Beatrix, THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT, Simon& Schuster, New York, New York, 1986- Soft cover 23 pages The classic tale featuring the lovely original illustrations. Stickers not included. Soft cover 23 pages.

Pretlutsky, Hafner, Marylin, Illustrator). IT’S THANKSGIVING, Mulberry Books, New York, New York, 1982 – From the first Thanksgiving feast to Dady’s football game to the inevitable leftovers, here are twelve poems sure to enrich even the tastiest of holidays. Soft cover 47 pages

Pretlutsky, Jack; Stevenson, James,(Illustrator). THE BABY UGGS ARE HATCHING, Mulberry Books, New York, New York, 1989-Meet the irascible Quossible whose manners are not passable, the Grubby Grebbles who chew gravel as they travel, and the Slithery Slitch, who is the richest of the moster rich! Wildly improbable creatures such as these three (plus nine more)  are guaranteed to make you laugh.  Soft cover 32 pages

Scarry, Richard, THE BEST PICTURE DICTIONARY EVER. Golden Books, NYC, 1966- A storybook dictionary. There are more than 700 entries, and over 1600 variant forms and labels.  Each tells a separate and complete little story with a setting, characters, and plot.

Slater, Teddy, WINNIE THE POOH AND THE  BLUSTERY DAY, Disney Press, NYC 1993- Once again Pooh and Piglet must battle the elements, but a bright and sunny ending is in store for all.  This delightfully illustrated tale of adventure and true friendship captures all the whimsy of A.A. Milne’s original stories.

Warren, Jean, 1-2-3 RHYMES STORIES 7 SONGS, Open-Ended Language Experiences for Young Children, Warren Publishing, Torrance, California, 1992, Captures the interests and imaginations of young children with rhymes, stories and songs which emphasize correct word usage and pronunciation. Ages 4-8 illustrated 78 pages

Wilhelm, Hans, WALDO, TELL ME ABOUT ME, Regina Press, Melville, New York, 1988-Waldo is a very large dog and Michael is a small boy. They are great friends. Together they discover that Michael is many things but most of all he is God’s child. Sweet and whimsical illustrations. Religious view point. Hard Cover 26 pages

Wiggin, Kate Douglas, THE BIRDS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL, Scholastic, Inc, New York, New York, 1972- Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day. Maybe that’s why she loves giving and sharing so much. On her eleventh birthday Carol is so sick she has to stay in bed. But she plans a party that makes it the most special Christmas of all.  Softcover 63 pages mostly text, only a few black and white illustrations.

Yolen, Jane; Mackey, Stephen (Illustrator); THE FAIRIES’ RING: A BOOK OF FAIRY TALES & POEMS, J. Dutton’s Children’s Books, New York, New York, 1999- Fairies, those elusive creatures of folktales and childhood longing, are celebrated here in a lovely, lavishly illustrated collection of stories, poems, and lore. 96 pages

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