A comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God, it is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated books on the Golden list.

    And, His Excellency has a boy! Pepito, as he is named, is not just any boy: according to Madeline, he is a "bad hat"--for starters, he's equipped with an irksome slingshot, he "ghosts," and he boasts. And when Miss Clavel gives him a box of tools to function as an "outlet for his energy," he makes a guillotine for the cook's chickens. ("He ate them ROASTED, GRILLED, AND FRITO! Oh what a horror was PEPITO.") Children will love Ludwig Bemelmans's jaunty rhymes and simple, evocative drawings, and the ferocity with which the feisty Madeline suspects, condemns, and rebuffs the boisterous new boy neighbor. In the end, however, everything comes out right, and we, along with Miss Clavel, can relax. (Ages 4 to 8) --Karin Snelson

    The early painterly art style of Richard Scarry looks new and fresh again in this keepsake edition. His lively images will run off the pages and into the hearts of a new generation of children.

    Margaret Wise Brown’s simple yet playful tale is beautifully complemented by Garth Williams’s exquisite artwork.From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

    A lulling text and exquisite illustrations follow the animals' day on the farm as they make their noises, play in the grass, and return to the big red barn to fall sound asleep.

    This childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud before going to bed or avoiding a bath.

    When he realizes that humans are upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He must provide for his beloved family--but he is determined to find a way to earn his supper. And so he heads for the tasting room at the Duvall Cheese Factory. On each cheese, he leaves a small note--"good," "not so good," "needs orange peel"--and signs his name. When workers at the Duvall factory find his notes in the morning, they are perplexed--but they realize that this mysterious Anatole has an exceptional palate and take his advice. Soon Duvall is making the best cheese in all of Paris! They would like to give Anatole a reward--if only they could find him...

    Harry also has to hunt for his family beneath all the similar beach umbrellas. Children will relate to Harry's funny misadventures.This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog. Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door.

    Dreaming of a home of his own, Rasmus runs away from the orphanage and meets Paradise Oscar, a remarkable tramp who takes Rasmus along on his travels, where they encounter adventure from both robbers and police.

    A New  York Times Best Illustrated Children's  Book of the Year.

    With their human owners, the Dearlys, to look after them, they lived in a comfortable home in London with their 15 adorable Dalmatian puppies, loved and admired by all. Especially the Dearlys' neighbor Cruella de Vil, a fur-fancying fashion plate with designs on the Dalmatians' spotted coats! So, when the puppies are stolen from the Dearly home, and even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis know they must take matters into their own paws! The delightful children's classic adapted twice for popular Disney productions. Ages 8-11

    But when family finances are threatened, she must swallow her disappointment and give up her room to share with sister Chris.

    The classic book with Tasha Tudor's verse and Caldecott Honor illustrations, 1 is One is a charming introduction to numbers.

    She is always getting into trouble and her brothers and sisters are forever leaving her out and ordering her around. She's convinced she's useless. Then Great Grandma gives Fairy Doll to Elizabeth - and it isn't even Christmas! From then on Elizabeth keeps hearing a little 'Ting!' which seems to tell her what to do. Suddenly everything starts going right instead of wrong. Could Fairy Doll be magical?

    Based on flood that hit parts of Western Connecticut on August 19, 1955.

    He lives in a den with his family, Vicky and four little cubs. He’s a hardworking fox who does everything he can to ensure that his family has what they need. But during fox hunting season, he likes to have a little fun: Every hunt day, promptly at one o’clock, Cinnabar shows up and runs until nightfall. Can the huntsmen ever catch this clever fox?Based on an old legend about fox hunting in the area around Mount Vernon, Cinnabar pits one very wily fox against George Washington himself—and the result is a wild chase for all!

    They come to grief on an island in the Hebrides.

    The alert Pongo suspects a sinister neighbour, Cruella de Vil, and with Missis he sets out to find his family...The Starlight BarkingPongo and Missis are now living happily at Hell Hall with most of their puppies. One summer day a 'mysterious sleeping' begins, affecting all humans and creatures except dogs. Something tremendous seems about to happen - but will it be good or bad?

    

    Discovery would mean death on the scaffold for the Washington boys - but they are willing to risk everything to help the beautiful Princess Elizabeth.

    No isbn. Library of congress # 56-5120. Good story about a man and his wife who live in a small house and learn how to love living in close quarters.

    Arabel will teach at a private school for young ladies where Emmy will be a student. However, Emmy's aunt has given her the responsibility of finding a young man for Arabel! Handsome Captain Andy seems a likely candidate but Arabel swears she is devoted to her career.

    Illustrations by Ena Klemetti Grant

    ‘An unusual, imaginative story . . . in which reality blends with make-believe.' 'SLJ. 1956 Children's Spring Book Festival Honor Book (NY Herald Tribune)

    And so begins the training of the colt.

    Neither of the men in the plane survives - and the only possible clue to their identity is a briefcase Danny retrieves from the wreckage. But the contents of the case only add to the mystery. Before all the confusion is unraveled, Danny and Matt find themselves on the trail of several drug smugglers.

    Sue and her family are excited about moving into a new apartment but as the daughter of a building superintendent, she unexpectedly has to cope with class prejudice from the snobby girls at school.

    More of Caryll Houselander's delightful stories of princes and gypsies, bishops and bears, and Catholic boys and girls to remind us that especially in young souls the Faith is quite strong, and evil is never a match for goodness.

    Boxes and trunks all over the house, a queer wagon covered with canvas in the back-yard, the family happy and excited one day and sad and cross the next---poor Drusilla could not understand what it was all about for her little head as well as the rest of her small body were made of corn husks and her eyes were just two bright jet beads! Drusilla was Sarah's favorite doll and she was included of course with those possessions that were piled on the load the day the family started off in the covered wagon for Minnesota.And it's Drusilla who gives us the first hand account of that eventful journey in her own inimitable fashion. She is a most delightful reporter and there are good times and misfortunes, and lots of funny experiences on the way.Through Drusilla's jet black eyes and merry chatter this is a fine picture of pioneering for boys and girls younger than those for who most such books are written.

    Nicholas (The Night Before Christmas)The Real Princess (The Princess and the Pea)Hansel and GretelA KiteThe Three SilliesRumpelstiltskinApril Rain SongBed in SummerCan Men be Such Fools as all ThatThe Ugly DucklingRainThe Adventures of a Brownie...The brownie and the CookThe Peterkin Papers...Mrs. Peterkin Wishes to go to a DriveWinnie-the-Pooh...Pooh Goes VisitingWhere go the Boats?The Little TurtleThe Little ElfmanThe 500 Hats of Bartholomew CubbingBoats Sail on the RiversThe King's Breakfast

    

    The mare teaches Dinah how to jump and do well in horse shows.

    

    Well, here is a third book about British birds and their nests, and I hope you will like it as much as you did the other two.This time, Roland Green, a very famous bird artist, has painted beautiful pictures of the birds I have written about. If you look at these carefully, you should easily recognise the birds when you see them.All the birds in this book are common - though some are more common than others. However, to see one or two, you will have to visit places like the seashore or big ponds.I have also tried to tell you where to look for their nests, because this is very good fun. If you find a nest, and of course, you will, do be careful not to disturb it. It's the bird's home, remember!I hope you have many happy days bird-watching. Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald