Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)151 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1981

The power of creative visualization

+ After many years, Harold still draws in fans
+ We Love Harold !
+ LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  











  



  
The Acrobat and the Angel2 reviews
Mark Shannon

Putnam Juvenile, 1999

A great gift book

+ Beautiful! For adults and children alike.

I read The Acrobat and The Angel to my 3 year old daughter last night. It moved me to take action. 1)I am sending the book today to my best friend in Texas who has just lost a close family member. I hope it will help heal her heart. 2) I am getting my own copy of the book (we had gotten it from ...
  
  











  



  
Lord Rex, the lion who wished
David McKee

Abelard-Schuman, 1973

A lion, longing for the features of various animals, has all his wishes granted and becomes a ridiculous-looking animal.
  
  











  



  
The Little House60 reviews
Virginia Lee Burton

Houghton Mifflin, 1978

Great story, sad message...

+ One of my Favorite Childrens Books
+ Sweet remiscence of small-town America
+ Cute Little Book
+ another great book for any child
  
  











  



  
Alligators All Around (The Nutshell Library)8 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1991

A Awesome B Book C Creativity Concoction by Sendak

+ Love the book, miss the hard cover version
+ Sweet Memories
+ An ABC book fit for wild things
+ Alligator antics
  
  











  



  
Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present7 reviews
Charlotte Zolotow

HarperCollins, 1962

A lovely bedime story

+ Enchanting Children's Book
+ What a wonderful surprise!
+ Endearing Story, Beautiful Artistry
+ A little stunner!
  
  











  



  
Andrew Henry's Meadow61 reviews
Doris Burn

San Juan Publishing, 2005

A place for children.

+ Lighthearted Fantasy
+ Childhood relived
+ perfect for first grade
+ at last!
  
  











  



  
Eloise (Eloise Series)113 reviews
Kay Thompson

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1969

ooh I just love Eloise!

+ Spunky, Sweet, & Super fun!

Awesome book! Totally loved it--my three year old finds her fascinating. "Why does she want to pour a pitcher of water down the mail chute, mommy?" She's a naughty girl but such a wonderfully creative and self reliant one! I think she is a great role model for my little girls!
  
  











  



  
Crash, Bang, Boom1 review
Peter Spier

Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1990

Will make your child giggle!

My son finds it very funny to here us read all of the household sounds that are illustrated in this book.
  
  











  



  
Lovable Lyle (Lyle the Crocodile)11 reviews
Bernard Waber

Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, 1977

A quality book-- they don't make them like this anymore!

+ Good enough
+ Bound to be a child's favorite
+ Very Interesting Allegory
  
  











  



  
Alexander and the Magic Mouse14 reviews
Martha Sanders

American Heritage Press, 1969

PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF ALL TIME

+ Atmospheric
+ One of the Best Children's Books in the World!
+ My all-time childhood favorite
+ poor sweet alexander
  
  











  



  
The Easter Egg Artists (Easter Egg Artists Rb)4 reviews
Adrienne Adams

Atheneum, 1976

Orson Abbott

+ Eggceptional book for kids
+ A great book!
+ Enjoyable way to intro art appreciation along with Easter
  
  











  



  
The Whingdingdilly5 reviews
Bill Peet

Sandpiper, 1982

It Struck a Chord With An Adopted Child

+ More bookstores should carry Bill Peet!
+ We love Bill Peet!
+ Lovely and enchanting book
+ One of the best illustrated Children's book ever published
  
  











  



  
Arm in Arm: A Collection of Connections, Endless Tales, Reiterations, and Other Echolalia28 reviews
Remy Charlip

Tricycle Press, 1997

What a thrill to find this book again!

+ Thank you, Remy...
+ Old favorite....
+ A Favorite of Mine
+ The best Aunt!
  
  











  



  
Where the Wild Things are1 review

Red Fox, 2000

a classic!

This book is a classic-- with it's caldecott award illustrations and timeless story-- Maurice Sendak has written a true favorite! I remember my school librarian (In elementary school!) oohinga nd aahing over reading us this one, and now it's my favorite to read to my son each night. He (at 2 ...
  
  











  



  
Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit12 reviews
Else Holmelund Minarik

HarperTrophy, 1992

Wonderful stories all children should read

+ A Big hit
+ Heartwarming, charming, what a great book, and at a great value too.
+ Every American Child Should Know These Books
+ Underated
  
  











  



  
Little Toot13 reviews

Putnam Juvenile, 2007

Charming story in a tough little book

+ Classic
+ Little Toot
+ Little Toot for Tots!!
+ A "Must Have" for your child's book collection
  
  











  



  
The family Minus
Fernando Krahn

Parents' Magazine Press, 1977

The Minus family leads an unusual life due to some of the inventions built by Mrs. Minus.
  
  











  



  
The Snowman37 reviews
Raymond Briggs

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1978

Take a Journey with The Snowman

+ Lovely story!
+ Ahhhhh.
+ This board book is tops!
+ Always a favorite
  
  











  



  
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends42 reviews
James Marshall

Houghton Mifflin, 1997

Great book

+ George and Martha: The Complete Stories
+ fantastic!
+ George & Martha
+ Good clean fun!