Aesop's Fables: A Classic Illustrated Edition (Classic Illustrated)15 reviews
Aesop

Chronicle Books, 1990

Flawless execution of timeless classics

+ aesop's fables - a kids must have
+ Classic illustration and very wonderful coloring
+ Awesome
  
  











  



  
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly17 reviews
Mary Ann Hoberman

Little, Brown Young Readers, 1980

Wonderful children's book

+ I know an old lady who swallowed a fly
+ Excellent picture book for elementary school child
+ Absolutely adorable!
+ This is a delightful read!
  
  











  



  
Snow White and Rose Red2 reviews
Jacob Grimm, Monika Laimgruber

David & Charles, 1988

Childhood Memories

I remember reading this story over and over in elementary school. It was a favorite for everyone in my class and would create fights over who got to borrow it from the classroom. One of my fondest memories of 2nd grade was performing a play of this story.
  
  











  



  
The Inferno (Signet Classics)106 reviews
Dante Alighieri

Signet Classics, 2001

A powerful translation of a masterpiece

+ Nice balance
+ One of the Best Translations
+ Mandelbaum for beauty, Hollander for notes, Esolen for arguments
+ Sets the bar high for future B&N Classics
  
  











  



  
The Snowy Day79 reviews
Ezra Jack Keats

Viking Juvenile, 1962

More than a snowy day

+ Childhood memories
+ A Timeless Classic
+ A classic
+ Cute
  
  











  



  
Grimms' Fairy Tales (Illustrated Junior Library)9 reviews
Jacob Grimm, Brothers Grimm

Grosset & Dunlap, 1995

Timeless

+ Fun!
+ BEAUTIFUL BOOK BUT NOT BABY -PRESCHOOL

I was given this translation 20 years ago as a child, and it is still as timeless and entertaining today as it was then. I will pass the book on to my own children, with my blessing. The tales are well-translated and carefully walk the line without being too violent or explicit for young children, ...
  
  











  



  
The Tailypo: A Ghost Story29 reviews
Joanna Galdone

Topeka Bindery, 1999

Tailypo haunts me....still

+ INDELIBLE.
+ An amusing bedtime story..
+ entertained my children over 20 years ago.
+ Excellent Children's Book!
  
  











  



  
Pandora (New Tales of the Vampires)415 reviews
Anne Rice

Ballantine Books, 1998

excellent!

+ Pandora, finally unveiled
+ Great Story

This book is a masterpiece.It reveals the tale of the beautiful pandora.It is definitely a must read. Pandora is born with the name Lydia in the Roman Republic a few years before the birth of Christ to a Senatorial family. She is tall, with rippling brown hair and gold-brown eyes. She meets ...
  
  











  



  
The Velveteen Rabbit101 reviews
Margery Williams

Doubleday, 1991

"Restored by that Refining Fire"

+ "The Velveteen Rabbit"
+ V R Streep
+ A Feel-Good Event
+ A book for all ages ...
  
  











  



  
Lioness Rampant (Lionness Quartet)177 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

Reader...Then a Teacher

+ okay ending
+ Excellent!
+ Lioness Rampant
  
  











  



  
What the Witch Left21 reviews
Ruth Chew

Scholastic, 1986

More than any other book

+ Gift
+ I still have this book 20+ years later
+ What The Witch Left
+ Fond Childhood Memories
  
  











  



  
The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles) Book 6442 reviews
Anne Rice

Ballantine Books, 2000

There's No Adventure Like the Armand Adventure

+ Partially Fantastic
+ Un gran libro para leer
+ A very decent and satisfying read.
  
  











  



  
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Lionness Quartet)117 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

What can I say? Tamora Pierce has done it again!

+ Book three continues the exciting adventures of Alanna
+ Tamora Pierce books

Alanna is now a knight and wants to travel the world...see places she's only heard about or seen on maps. While she is traveling with her loyal friend, Coram she runs into a group of tribesman called the Bazhir. They bring her and Coram to their home, the tribe of the Bloody Hawk. They find it ...
  
  











  



  
Tikki Tikki Tembo111 reviews
Arlene Mosel

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1968

it's the details

+ Such a great book!
+ Entertaining
+ classic for kids
+ What's His Name?
  
  











  



  
Merrick (Vampire/Witches Chronicles)312 reviews
Anne Rice

Ballantine Books, 2001

Merrick...

+ Never read it

Although my knowlege of Anne Rice's characters are limited to Armand, Lestat (to a degree) and Marius, I found Merrick an entertaining read. You know the drill - once I started the book, I stayed up late a few nights to finish it. Well done, Ms. Rice - a good book (IMHO) is still one of life's ...
  
  











  



  
In the Hand of the Goddess (Lionness Quartet)228 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

My favorite of the 'Song of the Lioness' quartet!

+ A Growing Lioness
+ Alannna is the best -- according to my 12 dd
+ Great Book!!!!!!!
+ Read 'In The Hand of The Goddess'!
  
  











  



  
Blood and Gold (Vampire Chronicles)193 reviews
Anne Rice

Knopf, 2001

Black and Gold

This book stands out as one of my favorites among the Anne Rice novels. I was able to finish it in about three days because I just had trouble putting it down!
  
  











  



  
Vittorio, the Vampire255 reviews
Anne Rice

Ballantine Books, 2001

Loved it

+ Vittorio the Vampire
+ Vittorio the Friendly Vampire

Loved this book. Finally, a misanthrope who isn't charging off to join the Lestat groupies. (I do love Lestat, so don't get all crazy on me) Vittorio was beautifully written. I thought the setting was exceptional. Sacred and profane......two fantastic elements thrown together. Who doesn't ...
  
  











  



  
The Story about Ping75 reviews
Marjorie Flack, Kurt Wiese

Viking Juvenile, 1933

Don't Take it so Seriously

+ The Story About Ping
+ Ping - an old story still as popular today
+ A Favorite of My Daughter's
+ Childhood favorite - now my kids' too
  
  











  



  
Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Vol. 1)576 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1989

Modern Classic for Young Adult Fantasy Readers

+ A heroine that fails to disappoint.
+ Read over and over and over...
+ Good read, too short.