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Mr Clumsy The Mr Men and Little Miss series of titles now feature spine art. Collect the 46 Mr Men titles so the spine art reveals a picture when all titles are placed together in numbered order. Mr Clumsy always breaks things or knocks things over. Author : Roger Hargreaves ISBN : 9781846462610 Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 14cm x 13cm x 0.5cm Mr Men and Little Miss History Roger Hargreaves is the author of the Mr Men and Little Miss children's book series. The Mr Men series began in 1971 and now consists of 46 books published in English. The Little Miss series began in 1981 and is comprised of 33 books published in English. After Hargreaves' death in 1988 his son Adam Har extra info.....
The Sneetches and other stories The Star-Bellied Sneetches think they're much better than the Plain-Bellied Sneetches. But they're about to discover that it's what's inside that really matters! By combining the funniest stories craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme rhythm and repetition Dr Seuss helps children of all ages and abilities learn to read. Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 23cm x 17cm x 1.2cm Dr. Seuss: Issues/Opinions/Inspirations Like most works of merit the works of Dr. Seuss have been overanalyzed; many scholars have found devices where there are truly none to be found. For the most part Ted enjoy find out more.....
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Little Golden Book Author: Jean Lewis Illustrator: Gordon Laite Edition: (381) Copyright: 1974 Condition: Fine condition. Hard cover. Used. No name in name plate. Some scuff marks on cover minor damage to cover corners. Notes: Sydney Edition About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little Piggy and more here.....
Would you rather be a Bullfrog? "Tell me! Would you rather be a Dog...or be a Cat? It's time for you to think about important things like that." Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss - Theo. LeSieg Format : Hardcover Condition : Used minor damage to cover of book. Dimensions : 23cm x 17cm x 1cm Dr. Seuss: Issues/Opinions/Inspirations Like most works of merit the works of Dr. Seuss have been overanalyzed; many scholars have found devices where there are truly none to be found. For the most part Ted enjoyed writing entertaining books that encouraged children to read. There are several—his later books in particular—that were in fact inspired by current events or his own person find out more.....
The Tiny Seed Author and Illustrator : Eric Carle Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 20.5cm x 28.5cm x 0.5cm AboutThe Tiny Seed The life-cycle of seed plant and flower beautifully told and illustrated in Eric Carle's inimitable style. About Eric Carle Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 47 languages and sold over 29 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969 Eric Carle has illustrated m more information.....
Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Little Golden Book Author Disney Illustrator Disney Edition D125 Copyright 1972 First Printed 1971 Format Hardcover. Condition Used. Fine. Notes No name in nameplate some scuff marks and corner damage. Sydney Edition. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little Pi find out more.....
Mr McGee and the Big Bag of Bread Author and Illustrator : Pamela Allen Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 22.5cm x 23cm x 0.5cm About Mr McGee and the Big Bag of Bread Do not feed the animals the notice board said. But Mr McGee had a big bag of bread. Share in the fun with this new Pamela Allen book for the very young as Mr McGee sets out to feed the animals in the zoo and meets one very hungry crocodile! About Pamela Allen Pamela Allen is a phenomenon in the world of children's books. In twenty-five years she has produced thirty-two picture books; many of which have won prestigious awards and commendations both in Australia and overseas. Pamela's books are full of the music of find out more.....
Green Eggs and Ham Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss Format : Hardcover with dust jacket Condition : New Dimensions : 11.5cm x 16cm x 0.5cm Dr. Seuss: Issues/Opinions/Inspirations Like most works of merit the works of Dr. Seuss have been overanalyzed; many scholars have found devices where there are truly none to be found. For the most part Ted enjoyed writing entertaining books that encouraged children to read. There are several—his later books in particular—that were in fact inspired by current events or his own personal concerns. For example Ted was upset about the billboards and construction that threatened his tranquil community of La Jolla. On a broader spectrum however Ted more.....
The Mystery of the Missing Man Book Thirteen in the Mystery Series Author: Enid Blyton Condition: Good condition. Paperback. Used. Creases to cover corners. Library stamps on front and back page (were blank pages). Library barcodes and contact on covers. About the Book A dangerous criminal is on the run - and he is also a master of disguise! Could it be Mr tolling? Or do the Fangio twins know the culprit's real identity? Excerpt from the book: 'I'm going to buy some Easter eggs ' said Pip at breakfast-time 'Are you coming too Bets? Then we might go and call on old fatty.' 'Oh yes - let's!' said Bets. 'I've only seen him once since he came back from school and then he was with Mrs Trotteville click here.....
Billy - Thomas and Friends Based on The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 15cm x 14cm x 0.5cm Number in Series : 54 About Thomas and Friends Our story begins in 1917 in the sleepy village of Box in Wiltshire England. A young boy lies awake in his bed listening to steam engines huffing and puffing along the nearby Great Western Railway. To the little boy tucked up in bed listening to the engines it sounds very much like the trains are talking to each other. The young boy is Wilbert Awdry – later to become the Reverend W. Awdry the creator of "The Railway Series" and the most famous tank engine in the world --Thomas. Many years more information.....
One Woolly Wombat Author and Illustrator : Kerry Argent Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 21cm x 28cm x 0.5cm About One Woolly Wombat One woolly wombat sunning by the sea Two cuddly koalas sipping gumnut tea… So begins this classic Australian counting book which this years celebrates twenty five years of publication. First published in 1982 the book has been reprinted numerous times and continues to be one of the best counting books on offer. From one to fourteen author/illustrator Kerry Argent offers a quirky parade of Australian animals including wombats koalas numbats dingoes and more with rhyming text and the use of coloured pencil and watercolour wash to bring the s more.....
Batter Up! - Little Golden Book Author Andrew Gutelle Illustrator Joy Friedman Edition 214-68 A MCMXCI First Edition Copyright 1991 First Printed 1991 Format Hardcover Condition Used. Fine. Notes Name in nameplate minor wear to cover no other marks or tears. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm Get other Little Golden Books here Children have loved Little Golden Books for over 50 years. They have written their names inside each front cover and pored over the colourful pictures. Parents have shared Golden Moments with their children reading such classics as 'The Poky Little Puppy'. Thanks to the happy hours spent with the books many children have developed a lifelong love of reading books. About Li extra info.....
Fox in Socks Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss Format : Hardcover with dust jacket Condition : New Dimensions : 11.5cm x 16cm x 0.5cm Dr. Seuss: Issues/Opinions/Inspirations Like most works of merit the works of Dr. Seuss have been overanalyzed; many scholars have found devices where there are truly none to be found. For the most part Ted enjoyed writing entertaining books that encouraged children to read. There are several—his later books in particular—that were in fact inspired by current events or his own personal concerns. For example Ted was upset about the billboards and construction that threatened his tranquil community of La Jolla. On a broader spectrum however Ted was c more here.....
Dr Seuss' ABC Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss Format : Hardcover with dust jacket Condition : New Dimensions : 11.5cm x 16cm x 0.5cm Dr. Seuss: Issues/Opinions/Inspirations Like most works of merit the works of Dr. Seuss have been overanalyzed; many scholars have found devices where there are truly none to be found. For the most part Ted enjoyed writing entertaining books that encouraged children to read. There are several—his later books in particular—that were in fact inspired by current events or his own personal concerns. For example Ted was upset about the billboards and construction that threatened his tranquil community of La Jolla. On a broader spectrum however Ted was more details.....
James - Thomas and Friends Based on The Railway Series by the Rev. W. Awdry Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 15cm x 14cm x 0.5cm Number in Series : 2 About Thomas and Friends Our story begins in 1917 in the sleepy village of Box in Wiltshire England. A young boy lies awake in his bed listening to steam engines huffing and puffing along the nearby Great Western Railway. To the little boy tucked up in bed listening to the engines it sounds very much like the trains are talking to each other. The young boy is Wilbert Awdry – later to become the Reverend W. Awdry the creator of "The Railway Series" and the most famous tank engine in the world --Thomas. Many years l find out more.....
Dog Stories Author : Enid Blyton Format : Hardcover 188 pages. Condition : Used. No marks or tears. About the Book Excerpt from the book: Dick sat under a bridge eating his dinner. By him sat his dog Bouncer a shaggy-haired sheep-dog his hair over his eyes. Bouncer was waiting for his share of the dinner. It wasn't much of a dinner - two slices of very fry bread and a crumbly bit of cheese! But Dick thought he was lucky to have it. he had found it on the roadway thrown away by a workman who didn't want it. "Here you are Bouncer - here's your share " said Dick giving the dog half a piece of bread and a few crumbs of cheese. Bouncer gobbled them up in a trice and wagged his tail. He more details.....
The Children's Life of Christ Author : Enid Blyton Format : Paperback Condition: Used. No marks or tears. Dimensions : 11cm x 18cm x 1cm About Enid Blyton How Did Enid Blyton Become a Writer? In her autobiography The Story of My Life (1952) Enid Blyton says that from an early age she "liked making up stories better than I liked doing anything else." As a child she would go to bed at night and stories would flood into her mind "all mixed-up rather like dreams are but yet each story had its own definite thread—its beginning and middle and ending." Enid Blyton did not realise at the time that that was unusual remarking in a letter to psychologist Peter McKellar on 15th February 1953: "I t more information.....
Mr Sneeze The Mr Men and Little Miss series of titles now feature spine art. Collect the 46 Mr Men titles so the spine art reveals a picture when all titles are placed together in numbered order. Mr Sneeze lives in Shivertown the capital of Coldland where everyone has a red nose due to all the sneezing. Author : Roger Hargreaves ISBN : 9781846462917 Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 14cm x 13cm x 0.5cm Mr Men and Little Miss History Roger Hargreaves is the author of the Mr Men and Little Miss children's book series. The Mr Men series began in 1971 and now consists of 46 books published in English. The Little Miss series began in 1981 and is comprised of 33 books published in En click here.....
The Gingerbread Man - Little Golden Book Illustrator Elfrieda Edition E310-1 Copyright 1965 1972 First Printed 1965 Format Paperback Condition Used. Very Good. Notes Name in nameplate some scuff marks and corner damage some damage to spine tape. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little P more here.....
Mr Slow The Mr Men and Little Miss series of titles now feature spine art. Collect the 46 Mr Men titles so the spine art reveals a picture when all titles are placed together in numbered order. Mr Slow is slow at anything and everything. Author : Roger Hargreaves ISBN : 9781846462894 Format : Paperback Condition : New Dimensions : 14cm x 13cm x 0.5cm Mr Men and Little Miss History Roger Hargreaves is the author of the Mr Men and Little Miss children's book series. The Mr Men series began in 1971 and now consists of 46 books published in English. The Little Miss series began in 1981 and is comprised of 33 books published in English. After Hargreaves' death in 1988 his son Adam Hargreaves bega more.....
Barbie Rapunzel - Little Golden Book Author Diane Muldrow Illustrator Various Edition 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Copyright 2001 First Printed 2001 Format Hardcover. Condition Used. Fine. Notes No name in nameplate some scuff marks and corner damage. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little more details.....
The Folk of the Faraway Tree Author : Enid Blyton Format : Hardcover 185 pages. Condition : Used. Name on first page no other marks or tears. About the Book Excerpt from the Book: One day Mother came to the three children as they worked out in the garden and spoke to them. "Jo! Bessie! Fanny! Listen to me for a minute. I've just had a letter from an old friend of mine and I am wondering what to do about it. I'll read it to you." Mother read the letter: "Dear Old Friend "Please will you do something for me? I have not been well for some time and the doctor says I must go away on a long holiday. But as you know I have a little girl Connie and I cannot leave her by herself. click here.....
Charlie - Little Golden Book Author Diane Fox Downs Illustrator Lilian Obligado Edition E587 - Third Printing 1976 Copyright 1970 First Printed 1970 Format Paperback. Condition Used. Good. Notes Name in nameplate and name on front cover and first page. Minor scuff marks water damage and corner damage. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of more.....
Dr Seuss' Animal Antics These three stories introduce the reader to a madcap menagerie of wacky creatures and a world of crazy imagination! With his unique combination of hilarious stories zany pictures and riotous rhymes Dr Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them to learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat and ranking amongst the world's favourite children's authors Dr Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller. Author and Illustrator : Dr Seuss Format : Hardcover with dust jacket Condition : New Dimensions : 27cm x 21cm x 2cm Stories in this book : If I Ran the Circus If I Ran the Zoo On Beyond a Zebra Dr. Seuss: Issu more.....
About Beatrix Potter
A little girl in Victorian England, Beatrix Potter was taught at home by governesses and studied art while her brother was sent away to school. She was a shy, reserved personality when interacting with the outside world, but her secret diary written in her own code, revealed a lively young girl with highly critical opinions of her fellow artists.
Despite not going to school Beatrix was an enthusiastic student of nature, teaching herself while painting and drawing the things she saw around her. Her childhood sketches reveal an early fascination for the subject which would continue throughout her life. She also painted many exquisite landscapes that show her pleasure in the countryside. Click here for more information on Beatrix Potter's Art.
Beatrix and her brother, Bertram, kept many animals in their schoolroom, from mice to birds and lizards to snakes. Beatrix Potter's pets were often subjects for sketches and paintings, and were later to inspire the much-loved characters in her books.
In 1893 Beatrix Potter wrote The Tale of Peter Rabbit in a picture letter to a little boy she knew who had been ill for a long time. In 1901 she went on to privately print 250 copies of the tale in time for Christmas. A sign of the future success of this little story, these first copies sold very quickly at a shilling each, meaning she quickly had to print another 200 two weeks later.
About Dr Seuss
A doodler at heart, Ted often remarked—with a twinkle in his eye—that he never really learned to draw. His school notebooks often included bizarre creatures that framed sporadic notes he had taken in class. While his work is very distinct to adults and children, Janet Schulman—his editor for the last 11 years of his life—admits that he despised when his writing and illustrations were referred to as “whimsical.”
Ted was also very, very particular about color. According to Cathy Goldsmith, his art director from 1980 through 1991, his sense of color was very idiosyncratic (which means the colors he used were very distinctly and recognizably ‘Seuss’).
His paintings might not have been considered serious by critics’ standards, but Ted took his painting very seriously—it relaxed him. Using watercolor, gouache, ink, or casein, Ted would create vivid scenes with skewed, nonsensical perspectives and images. He would often contrast bright colors against a much darker background, creating an illusion of the subject popping out of the painting. While he longed for critical recognition that he was an artist, Ted would not sell his paintings out of fear of critics’ rejection.
When Ted needed to clear his thoughts or relieve a creative block, he often took an afternoon walk through his garden. Ted considered tending to his garden and trees another form of art, and when he worked in this “media,” he created a soft, pastoral setting.
According to Ted, however, his greatest work wasn’t a particular book or lavish gardens. It was the Lion Wading Pool at Wild Animal Park in San Diego, which he donated in 1973. (Dr. Seuss from Then to Now, p. 80)
About Grug and Ted Prior
Grug (1962-1975) is a fictional character appearing in a series of Australian children's books by the author Ted Prior. They were published between 1979 and 1992 by Hodder Headline Australia and have now been republished by Simon & Schuster. The reprinted series is now available for purchase.
"Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawong tree. Resembling a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, he is fascinated by the world around him and solves everyday problems creatively and without fuss. When dancing instructions are too difficult to understand, Grug invents his own dance and calls it "The Grug"."
About Little Golden Books
Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1, 1942:
1. Three Little Kittens
2. Bedtime Stories
3. Mother Goose
4. Prayers for Children
5. The Little Red Hen
6. Nursery Songs
7. The Alphabet from A to Z
8. The Poky Little Puppy
9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales
10. Baby's Book of Objects
11. The Animals of Farmer Jones
12. This Little Piggy and Other Counting Rhymes
As of 2005, 15 million copies of The Poky Little Puppy have been sold, including copies in various languages.
The Little Golden Books, which initially sold for 25¢, were published by Simon and Schuster in cooperation with the Artist and Writers Guild, Inc. headed by Georges Duplaix. Duplaix had initially thought up the idea for the Little Golden Book series and fleshed it out in conversations with officials at Simon and Schuster. Dr. Mary Reed a professor at the Teachers College of Columbia University served as initial editor of the series.
Western Printing and Lithographing Company in Racine, Wisconsin, was Simon and Schuster's partner in the Little Golden Books venture. Western handled the actual printing. In 1958, Simon and Schuster sold its interest in Little Golden Books to Western.
Ownership and control of the series has changed several times since. In 2001, Random House acquired Golden Books for about 85 million dollars.
Although the Little Golden Books have remained the backbone of the product line, the enterprise that produced the Little Golden Books has created a variety of children's books in various formats including records, tapes, videos, and even toys and games (the fourth and fifth as "Golden & Design"). Some titles have appeared in several different formats (including but not limited to "A Golden Book").
Many popular authors and illustrators have worked on Little Golden Books and related products including:
* Mary Blair
* Margaret Wise Brown
* Tibor Gergely
* Corinne Malvern
* Jim McDermott
* Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen
* Bob Staake
* Feodor Stepanovich Rojankovsky
* Patricia Scarry and Richard Scarry
* Gustaf Tenggren
* Jane Werner Watson
* Eloise Wilkin
* Garth Williams
* Herbert Zim
Although the details have changed over the years, the Little Golden Books have maintained a distinctive appearance. A copy of The Poky Little Puppy bought today is essentially the same as one printed in 1942. Both are readily recognizable as Little Golden Books. At the time of the golden anniversary, Golden Books claimed that a billion and a half Little Golden Books had been sold.
Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular children's icons from other media, eg. Sesame Street, the Muppets, Disney, Barbie, Power Rangers, etc. Television and movie tie-ins have been particularly popular. Over the years Hopalong Cassidy, Cheyenne, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Captain Kangaroo, Mister Rogers, and even Donny and Marie have appeared in Little Golden Books.
Many have dealt with nature and science, Bible stories, nursery rhyme, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are popular every year. The fact that many old titles remain in print shows the strong nostalgia appeal of Little Golden Books.
The official Random House website contains an interesting timeline for Little Golden Books.
In the year 2000, Encore Software produced a series of "Little Golden Books" titles for CD Rom, including the Poky Little Puppy, Mother Goose, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Velveteen Rabbit, Tootle, and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. These 6 individual titles were some of the first major software releases to be produced entirely in Macromedia Flash. They appeared in Time Magazine as part of an article entitled How to Raise a Superkid.
Gift Ideas for your Nephew
Great gift ideas for any age. Ages from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 will love these present ideas for Christmas or birthday or special occasion or Christening. Ideal for ages 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72 and 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 and 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 to buy for your nephew, friend, son, child..
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