Do you remember this one? With appealing simplicity, both in words and pictures, this classic book describes what a friend is. It can be a person, pet, or an element of nature. Just look around and reach out toward the gifts the world offers, you will somewhere find the loving touch of a friend. This reprinted edition is a rare treat and quanities are limited.
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The Story of the Root Children
by Sibylle von Olfers
Hardcover (laminated), 32 pages, with color illustrations
This book is a classic and very hard to find these days. It's the story of Earth Mother in early spring when she goes to wake up the Root Babies underground. Immediately, they set to work making their springtime outfits and emerge as colorful flower children a few weeks later. It is a heartwarming story, one I'm sure you and your family will cherish.
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Little Fur Family
by Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Garth Williams
Fur covered mini book, measures 3¾” x 2¾”, 16 pages
I love this little book! I was so happy to hold it again in my hands, read the gentle words and immerse myself in the cozy, tiny world of the Fur Family! It starts out, "There was a little fur family, warm as toast, smaller than most, in little fur coats, and they lived in a warm wooden tree." From there you follow the little fur child on his adventures in the woods, until he returns home in the evening for supper and a ride on his father's shoulders up to bed. The illustrations make this an unforgetable tiny tale!
Although not as well known as her other book The Story of the Root Children, this story by Von Olfers has the same enchanting quality. It's about a princess who lives in a castle in the forest. You'll follow her throughout a day, as she's attended by the nature folk of the wood. The simple text is straightforward with few words, but it's the beautiful, detailed illustrations that speak out for attention. This would be an excellent choice for an early reader. Recommended for ages 2-7.
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The Brave Cowboy
By Joan Walsh Anglund
Hardcover, 36 pages
The little boy in this story has a wonderful imagination! Follow him on his make-believe journey to wrestle bandits, warn the stage coach, capture a dangerous mountain lion, and many other exciting adventures which is all in a day's work for brave cowboy. This classic tale was first published 1959, but has remained a favorite ever since! The two-color illustrations are some of the author's most delightful and treasured. Recommended for ages 3 and older.
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The Story of the Snow Children
By Sibylle von Olfers
Hardcover, 24 pages
One snowy day, Poppy is gazing out of the window when suddenly she notices that the snowflakes are really Snow Children, dancing and whirling in the garden! Soon they whisk her away to the Snow Queen’s wintry kingdom where she meets and befriends the royal Princess, who is celebrating her birthday. This is a reprint of the 1905 original (the author’s first book) come back to delight a new generation. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Imported from the UK.
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Mother Earth & Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale
Story by Sibylle Von Olfers, Translation by Jack Zipes
Illustrations by Sieglinde Schoen Smith
Hardcover, 32 pages
The illustrations in this newly released edition of Von Olfers Story of the Root Children are amazing because they are detailed enlargements of a real quilt! The award-winning quilt was stitched and embroidered by hand and took one year to complete. It is truly a fascinating work of art and beautifully illustrates the joyful children’s classic about the coming of spring and changing seasons. The story is complete, but it is not a word-for-word translation of the original. Instead it is a simpler, paraphrased version that is perfect for the younger child. Recommended for ages 2-8.
One summer morning, the hunter’s wife went to the woods to pick mushrooms. She took her two sleeping children, Lucy and John. She left them to nap in the shade, but as soon as their mother’s back was turned, they awoke and crawled out of their cradle and looked around with curiosity. Along came Mother Rabbit, who was surprised to see them all alone in the woods. Out of kindness, she took them to her home to care for them. Thus begins this gentle adventure of John and Lucy as they spend the night in the woods with the Rabbit family, play and interact with the rabbit children and learn the rabbit ways. With the help of the hunter’s faithful dog, the children are soon found and joyfully reunited with their parents. This classic children story is being reprinted for the first time since its original publication in 1906. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
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Phoebe’s Sweater
By Joanna Johnson
Illustrated by Eric Johnson
Hardcover, 38 pages
Phoebe is a care-free young mouse living in the hollow space beneath a tree with her mother and father. One fall day, the mailman brings a package of beautiful red yarn to her mother, who then announces she will use it to knit a new sweater for Phoebe as they wait for her new sibling to be born. The story follows Phoebe’s adventures throughout the changing season until, at last, the sweater is completed just in time to welcome the new baby! The colorful illustrations are filled with details of Phoebe’s woodland world which will captivate any young reader. At the end of the book, you will discover a beautiful collection of knitting patterns which allows the story to be brought to life through the skilled hands of a knitter. Story recommended for ages 2-7. This book is made & printed in the USA.
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Freddie’s Blanket
By Joanna Johnson
Illustrated by Eric Johnson
Hardcover, 46 pages
Meet Freddie, a newborn platypus who is welcomed into a loving family. As long as he’s wrapped in his baby blanket, he can sleep anywhere. Finally, the day arrives when he’s too big for his tiny blanket and is ready to move into a big bed. His mother knits him a larger blanket to make his new bed soft, warm and inviting—but each night his parents find him sleeping in another unusual place in the house. It seems Freddie can still sleep anywhere, except in his bed! Follow each night as he moves from one place to another, until finally he learns that his own big bed might just be the best place to sleep after all. At the end of the story, you will discover a fun collection of five knitting patterns to bring Freddie’s tale to life for some lucky little boy or girl. Story recommended for ages 2-7. This book is made & printed in the USA.
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The Lonely Doll
Story and Photographs by Dare Wright
Paperback, 32 pages
Here's another childhood favorite! Since it was first published in 1957, this book has established itself as a unique children's classic. I think it's because of the fascinating photographic illustrations. The detail in each picture captures a child's imagination, making the doll and teddy bears come alive! This is the story of Edith, a lonely doll, that hopes one day to find a friend. Mister Bear and Little Bear move in as an answer to her prayers -- and the fun begins. Any child who makes believe with dolls and stuffed toys will love this book.
