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124 reviews

Houghton Mifflin Co (Juv), 1991

joyful
"The Wind in the Willows" reminds me a lot of the television series "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood." I make this connection because in the face of a great deal of children's entertainment that is fast-paced, zany, and explosive, it is gentle and slow, and speaks honestly to children without diluting its messages any. In many of these reviews, readers have expressed their affection for loyal mole, ...

Curious George and the Dump Truck

5 reviews
Margret Rey

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1984

A family favorite
My 3 year old loves Curious George books and all kinds of heavy equipment so combining the two means it's one of his favorite books, and just like George he is always curious especially about George and why he is doing what he is doing. In our house both my 3 year old and 17 month old would sooner read about Curious George than watch tv.

Eight Ate a Feast of Homonym Riddles

5 reviews
Marvin Terban

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1982

Good Addition to the Library of the Young Reader
"Eight Ate" by Marvin Terban. Illustrated by Giulio Maestro. Sub-titled, "A Feast of Homonym Riddles". Clarion Books, 1982. This book plays on the wealth of homonyms (words which sound alike but mean different things) in the English language. First, a question, (i.e. a riddle) is asked, and then the answer, dependent upon a homonym, is given. For example, on the back cover, the riddle is: ...

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter,

172 reviews
Carson McCullers

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1940

GOOD GAWD - this book leaves you breathless !!!!!
This book came to me in a odd way. It was mentioned in the movie "A love song for Bobby Long". Never thought it was a real book. But googling for the title (just out of curiosity) I found it. Got very curious after having read a couple of reviews and bought it. It cost me a sleepless night. I couldn't put it down and read it in one breath. It has such an impact that it leaves one breathless. What ...

The Trojan War

11 reviews
Olivia E. Coolidge

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1952

A 6-year old's review
This is a very good book because of its intense atmosphere and it is very exciting. Some of the main characters are Achilles, Hector, Helen and Paris. Helen loved Paris and ran away with him from her original husband. She was the most beautiful woman in the world which is why the Greeks and Trojans fought over her. The outcome is that the Greeks won. They won by killing all the Trojan ...

Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game

8 reviews
Mary Elting, Michael Folsom

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1980

Imagination, Need I say More?
I did a story hour project for my Children's Literature class and this is one of the books I read to them. They really enjoyed it because it kept them guessing what the letters stood for. This book helps the child to expand their imagination because this book is not the usual alphabet books that says "A is for Apple". This book expands that horizon by incorporating the sounds the animals ...

Cat in the Hat Comes Back

41 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1969

Dr. Suess at his best !
Review by Sherry North, Author, Because You Are My Baby As a child, I liked The Cat in the Hat Comes Back better than the original. Now my 4-year-old son agrees. He can't get enough of this absurd tale of a bathtub ring that ends up all over the house and yard. The story's imagination is breathtaking, as the cat in the hat reveals 26 more cats in hats atop his head. There's educational value, ...

The Samurai's Tale

57 reviews
Erik Christian Haugaard

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1984

A novel that kids love!
I bought this for Alice, a 6-grader because she needs it for her homework. It turns out to be a very good and fascinating novel and Alice loves to read it.

The Polar Express: Gift Set

232 reviews
William Hurt, Chris Van Allsburg

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1989

Christmas Classic
I am a fan of Chris Van Alsburg and I believe that this is one of the most spectacular things he has ever written. What makes this a timeless work of art is not only the peaceful, dusk-cover pictures that evoke romantic images of the North but the precious concept of pure faith demonstrated through such a simple holiday symbol as the bell.

The Apple and the Arrow,

6 reviews
Mary Buff

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1959

thrilling story; serious themes
Conrad Buff was born in Switzerland in 1886, studied art in his native country and in Germany, them emigrated to the United States in 1904, settling in Los Angeles, where he became a noted landscape artist. Along with his wife Mary, he coauthored/illustrated a number of children's book, among them this Newberry Honor winner, which recounts the legend of the Swiss hero, William Tell. The story ...

The Kweeks of Kookatumdee

4 reviews
Bill Peet

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1985

A Wonderful Story With A Good Message
Quentin, a little kweek, takes a stand against big queek Jed, whose been greedily, hogging the delictable ploppolops fruit on the jungle island of Kookatumdee. Quentin rallies his little fellow kweeks for support, but faces his adversary alone, and saves the day for his friends.

Osprey Island.

2 reviews
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Anne Lindbergh Feydy

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1974

Fascinating, how many ways magic can work!
Osprey Island is about three children who have figured out a way to meet when they are far apart during the school year (Vermont and Paris). The question is, what can go wrong. The magic can do some pretty wacky things that send Charles, Amy, and Lizzie heading into big trouble. This is a perfect book for all ages. Funny, clever and gripping, this book is a definite page-turner. I liked ...

Ella

4 reviews
Bill Peet

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1964

Excellent!
I can't believe no one has reviewed this book yet. I was flipping through the Bill Peat collection just because Christmas is drawing near and these books made such a huge impact on my childhood I wanted to now share them with my son. Ella is the classic tale of the underdog making good in the end and I would HIGHLY recommend it (or ANY Bill Peat book) for anyone who enjoys sharing stories of ...

Curious George Goes Fishing

1 review
Margret Rey

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1987

A Wonderful Little Book!
I purchased this little book as a companion gift to the Paz - Ready Set Learn fishing kit. I was surprised that it has a cardboard cover and pages. It's a very durable little book w/great illustrations. Our 3 yr old neighbor is thrilled w/it!

The Apple and the Arrow,

The Greeks; A Great Adventure.

3 reviews
Isaac Asimov

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1965

Well rounded book that tells about wars/science/heroes.
The Greeks; A Great Adventure is a well rounded history documentation of ancient Greece that tells about the 7 wonders to Alexander the Great to the Roman Empire. It tells about scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians such as Plato, Hipparchus, Archimedes, Plutarch, ect... It gets to the point of wars and leaves out biased opinions. It's a great 307- page book by a great science fiction ...

The Sherwood Ring

29 reviews
Elizabeth Marie Pope

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1948

On my shelf of treasures
It's been more than 40 years since I first read The Sherwood Ring, and it remains one of my very favorite books. I reread it often, but I think of it even more often, as my New England neighborhood is full of colonial-era houses, paths through overgrown woods, and little lakes like those in the story. I'm not sure why this book works so well. The characters are well-drawn but not so terribly ...

Henry and the Red Stripes

1 review
Eileen Christelow

Houghton Mifflin (Juv), 1982

Perfect for strong willed children!
Found this book years ago. It has become a family favorite - showing our sons the consequences of being stubbon for stubbon's sake. "I can if I want to." is a family byword now.

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