Best of
Childrens

1960

Walt Disney's Peter Pan


Eugene Bradley Coco - 1960
    It is a must for any children's book collection.

Green Eggs and Ham


Dr. Seuss - 1960
    Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Harry and the Lady Next Door


Gene Zion - 1960
    Every time Harry tries to stop her, he gets in trouble! Can Harry solve the neighborhood′s problem before he′s sent to the doghouse?This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry by the Sea.

Are You My Mother?


P.D. Eastman - 1960
    their younger brothers or sisters will also want to follow the baby bird's quest as he asks everyone and everything he meets, "Are You My Mother?".Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr. Seuss" (Seuss was Geisel's middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: "The Cat in the Hat." The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including "Hop on Pop," "Fox in Socks," and "Green Eggs and Ham." Other favorite titles in this series are "Go, Dog, Go!" and "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman, "A Fly Went By," by Mike McClintock, and "Put Me in the Zoo," by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

The Tomten


Astrid Lindgren - 1960
    No one knows when he came to the farm, no one has ever seen him, but everyone knows it is the troll Tomten who walks about the lonely old farmhouse on a winter's night, talking to all the animals and reminding them of the promise of Spring.Adapted by Astrid Lindgren from a poem by Viktor Rydberg

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish


Dr. Seuss - 1960
    Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). A simple rhyming book for learner readers, it is a book with a freewheeling plot about a boy and a girl, and the many amazing creatures they have for friends and pets. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish was part of the Beginner Book Video series which included Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! and The Foot Book.

The Incredible Journey


Sheila Burnford - 1960
    And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. The Incredible Journey is one of the great children's stories of all time—and has been popular ever since its debut in 1961.

Open House for Butterflies


Ruth Krauss - 1960
    A pioneer of great children's literature, Ruth Krausspublished more than thirty books for children during a career that spanned forty years. Krauss and Sendak collaborated on eight books, and we are delighted to reintroduce four of these gems in brand-new editions, together with a favorite Maurice Sendak picture book.

Green Eggs and Ham and Other Servings of Dr. Seuss


Dr. Seuss - 1960
    Seuss's ABC read by Jason Alexander

Put Me in the Zoo


Robert Lopshire - 1960
    Spot, a polka-dot leopard who can change colors and even juggle his own spots, tries to convince two children that he is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo.

The Fire Cat


Esther Averill - 1960
    He learns to jump on a fire truck. He learns to help put out a fire, and he even helps out in a rescue.Beginning readers will cheer as Pickles gets his wish and finds something big to do with his paws. With sweet illustrations from author-illustrator Esther Averill, this Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Bedtime for Frances


Russell Hoban - 1960
    And then there are tigers and giants and ominous cracks in the ceiling to keep her up. Will Frances ever go to sleep?

This Is New York


Miroslav Sasek - 1960
    Sasek pictures fabulous, big-hearted New York City in This Is New York, first published in 1960 and now updated for the 21st century. The Dutchman who bought the island of Manhattan from the Native Americnas in 1626 for twenty-four dollars' worth of handy housewares little knew that his was the biggest bargain in American history. For everything about New York is big -- the buildings, the traffic jams, the cars, the stories, the Sunday papers. Here is the Staten Island Ferry, the Statute of Liberty, MacDougal Alley in Greenwich Village, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Harlem, Chinatown, Central Park. The brass, the beauty, the magic, This Is New York!

Mud Pies and Other Recipes


Marjorie Winslow - 1960
    With Marjorie Winslow’s timeless guide on hand, you’ll never be at a loss for something to do in your backyard or by the seashore; you’ll be busy scooping up sand (a filling for Stuffed Sea Shells), hunting for flower petals (they make lovely hors d’oeuvres), and collecting raindrops (essential for brewing up Fried Water). The book is organized by course, and includes a general discussion of yard cookery along with detailed ingredient lists, methods for preparation, and helpful serving suggestions. And on every page, Erik Blegvad’s delightful pen-and-ink drawings ensure that Mud Pies and Other Recipes is a feast for the eyes as well as the imagination.

A Pair of Red Clogs


Masako Matsuno - 1960
    For Mako, a little Japanese girl, the new shoeswere clogs painted with red lacquer that shone beautifully. This is the story of what happened after she cracked the new clogs playing the weather-telling game and so longed for a bright, shiny new pair to replace them that she almost did a dishonest thing.

Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio


Marguerite Henry - 1960
    A story, based on real events, about a boy and a half-Arabian mare who enter the Palio, an annual race in Siena, Italy, with all the pageantry of a medieval contest.

The Secret Language


Ursula Nordstrom - 1960
    Her housemother is very strict, she's terribly homesick and the other girls don't seem to have any time for a shy new girl. Then Vicky meets Martha Sherman, and everything changes. Martha introduces Vicky to pie-beds, midnight feasts and all the other wonderful things about boarding school. She even teaches Vicky a secret language that only the two of them share. Soon, with Martha' s help, Vicky finds herself thinking of Coburn Home School as home....Written by acclaimed children' s book editor Ursula Nordstrom, this is an enchanting story about two young girls who share a special friendship while away at school. Originally published in 1960, this enchanting story of two young girls who develop a special friendship-- and a secret language-- while away at school is the only novel ever written by renowned children's book editor Ursula Nordstrom. 'Nordstrom' s gentle, acutely observed picture of the boarding-school world catches the essential fascination of that special community and at the same time, deals with certain problems common to any little girl adjusting to a new school.' -- The New York Times Mary Chalmers is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the I Can Read Book Marigold and Grandma on the Town by Stephanie Calmenson, and Easter Parade, which she also wrote. She lives with her three cats in Greenbelt, MD. An ALA Notable Children' s Book of 1960 An ALA Notable Children' s Book of 1960. Originally published in 1960, this enchanting story of two young girls who develop a special friendship-- and a secret language-- while away at school is the only novel ever written by renowned children' s book editor Ursula Nordstrom. 'Nordstrom' s gentle, acutely observed picture of the boarding-school world catches the essential fascination of that special community and at the same time, deals with certain problems common to any little girl adjusting to a new school.' -- The New York Times Mary Chalmers is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the I Can Read Book Marigold and Grandma on the Town by Stephanie Calmenson, and Easter Parade, which she also wrote. She lives with her three cats in Greenbelt, MD.

This is Rome


Miroslav Sasek - 1960
    The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of the book. These charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. This is Rome, first published in 1960, traces the history of Roman civilization to bring to life the Rome of the 60's. Sasek navigates Rome's busy, winding streets to visit such glorious historical landmarks as the statues of Michelangelo, Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Fontana di Trevi-and to show us the eccentricities of modern Roman life, from its colorful trains, trams, and taxis to its chic espresso bars and pasta houses.

Jak Krtek ke kalhotkám přišel


Zdeněk Miler - 1960
    How Little Mole Got His Trousers / Concept and Illustrations by Zdenek Miler / Text: Hana Doskocilova / Krtek / Maulwurf / Kisvakond /

Love Is a Special Way of Feeling


Joan Walsh Anglund - 1960
    Available again to celebrate Joan Walsh Anglund's best loved books for children and adults.

The Little Leftover Witch


Florence Laughlin - 1960
    After her broom breaks on Halloween night, a little witch finds herself stranded at the Doon's home.

The City Under the Back Steps


Evelyn Sibley Lampman - 1960
    It made him quite dizzy, so dizzy that he closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he couldn’t recognize where he was.Although Craig didn’t realize it yet, he and his cousin, Jill, had been reduced to minute size and taken prisoner by an ant colony in punishment for stepping on one of its members.

Inch by Inch


Leo Lionni - 1960
    When a hungry nightingale threatens to eat him for breakfast unless he can measure her song, the inchworm calls on his craft and skill to creatively solve the dilemma.

Golden Treasury of Myths and Legends Adapted from the World's Great Classics


Anne Terry White - 1960
    Wonderful late-50s illustrations and classic stories such as Heracles, Beowulf, Tristram & Iseult, and Sigurd of the Volsungs.

The Trouble with Jenny's Ear


Oliver Butterworth - 1960
    Black-and-white illustrations.

Young Years: Best Loved Stories and Poems for Little Children


Augusta Baker - 1960
    Book by

Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Big Red Hen


Maj Lindman - 1960
    While caring for their aunt's chickens, three little Swedish sisters are upset when the big red hen disappears.

The Witch Family


Eleanor Estes - 1960
    A Halloween classic about the power of make-believe.

What to Look for in Autumn


E.L. Grant Watson - 1960
    

Mummy


James Putnam - 1960
    Unwrap hair-raising facts about natural and man-made mummies! Here is a look at how bodies were prepared, why ancient cultures made mummies, and how bog and ice mummies were preserved by freak climatic conditions. "A great collection of mummy information and specimens."—School Library Journal.

Rainbow Garden


Patricia St. John - 1960
    It's only the little secret garden that she finds at the end of the rainbow that makes staying there seem worthwhile. And then something happens that changes everything.From Patricia St. John—nurse, missionary, relief worker, and writer of many books for children.

Shark


Miranda MacQuitty - 1960
    Beautiful photography provides a close-up look at these terrifying "lords of the deep"--their anatomy and behavior, and the realities and myths behind their sinister reputation. This densely illustrated book is one of the most informative and technically accurate portrayals of sharks and their relatives."--(starred) Science Books & Films.

Blast Off At Woomera


Hugh Walters - 1960
    Once Chris agreed, things moved fast. Whisked to London by the R.A.F., he started his training, was fitted for a G-suit, got to know the landscape of the Moon as well as he knew the school sports ground. Then on to Woomera; and, at last, into space...

Pepito's Story


Eugene Fern - 1960
    And because he's different, he often finds himself alone. But sometimes "different" is also better, and Pepito's unique talent may be the only thing to help the mayor's daughter get well again.

Shag, Last of the Plains Buffalo


Robert M. McClung - 1960
    Relates the daily struggle of a buffalo against famine, drought, and death by the hunter's bullet, in the days when the bison moved in mighty herds on America's plains.

The Kitten Twins


Helen Wing - 1960
    Twinkle and Boo are mischievous twin kittens.

Katie John


Mary Calhoun - 1960
    She hadn't wanted to leave her friends, and she wished that fall would come quickly.But in spite of all her gloomy predictions, Katie John had a wonderful summer. With her new friend, Sue Halsey, she explored the old house and found it full of exciting surprises. The girls founded a society to improve people, and "improved" Sue's infuriating older sister with amazing results.The summer flew by and fall arrived all too soon. Playing a more responsible and adult role than ever before, Katie John was instrumental in deciding her family's future. Young readers will be delighted by impulsive, warm-hearted Katie John, for, as the "Virginia Kirkus Service" review says, Mrs. Calhoun "imbues her story with a good feeling of locale, a strong sense of seasonal Change, and above all a vigorous portrayal of an appealing and lively heroine."

A Filly for Joan


C.W. Anderson - 1960
    Joan gets a Thoroughbred filly for her birthday because she had outgrown her pony, and the filly Gallant Lady grows up to be fast enough for the racetrack.

Richard Scarry's Tinker and Tanker Storybook


Richard Scarry - 1960
    

Best in Children's Books, Volume 40


Mary Macnab - 1960
    Frank Baum, illustrated by Richard Scarry (1-51).Roger and the Fox by Lavinia R. Davis, illustrated by Theresa Sherman (52-66).Wishes by Sara Cone Bryant, illustrated by Robin Jacques (67-75).Let's Go to Scandinavia by Gladys Schwarcz, illustrated with photos (76-85).Page, Squire, and Knight by Eva March Tappan, illustrated by Vladimir Bobri (86-102).Plants to Have Fun With by Millicent E. Selsam, illustrated by Suzan Noguchi Swain (103-111).Master of All Masters by Joseph Jacobs, illustrated by Adrienne Adams (112-116).Fountain of Youth by James Baldwin, illustrated by Aldren A. Watson (117-124).Mr. Murdle's Large Heart by Margery Williams Bianco, illustrated by Irene Haas (125-135).Farmyard Song illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky (136-142).Ulysses S. Grant: The General Who Hated War by Smith Burnham, illustrated by Edward Shenton (143-155).Prehistoric Animals of North America illustrated with photos (156-160).

The Hands of Cormac Joyce


Leonard Wibberley - 1960
    The Island people knew their homes were likely to be swept away by towering tidal waves, and arrangements were made to transport them to the safety of Killknock Harbor on the mainland. But not all of them were willing to leave.Cormac Joyce stayed with his wife and son. When the storm was at its worst, the hands of young Jackie Joyce were given the strength that made survival possible.The Hands of Cormac Joyce is a story of the eternal and elemental conflict between man and nature. In finding the courage to face the fury of the wind and the sea, a remarkable Galway family achieves the calm at the core of human life.

Everything Happens to Stuey


Lilian Moore - 1960
    But his parents are skeptical about their son's ability to cope with the high powered ingredients of such a kit. See how Stuey proves his worth and at the same time saves his little sister from trauma.

The True Story of Smokey Bear


Western Publishing Company Inc. - 1960
    

The Marshmallow Ghosts


Priscilla Friedrich - 1960
    When three little ghosts eat marshmallows on Halloween and become solid, they decide to get into the "spirit" of the holiday and experience trick-or-treating, apple-dunking, and other seasonal traditions.

Treasury of Nursery Rhymes


Hilda Boswell - 1960
    

Chess For Children


Raymond Bott - 1960
    HB with red/white + blk DW the Dw has been repaired by tape is also a bit ragged on edge OW bk in GC Collins 1958 Aug RP Authors were Primary school Teachers in London all drawings of chess boards+ explaned moves suitable for beginners 8-80 years.

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Reptiles


Jane Werner Watson - 1960
    Here are pictures and descriptions of fifty-ton Brachiosaurus, the heaviest of all dinosaurs; huge, peach-loving Brontosaurus; long-necked Diplodocus; fearsome Gorgosaurus; armed dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus; and many others. You will learn how scientists dig the remains of dinosaurs out of rocks, and assemble them in museums so that we may see them today. A time line running through the book helps show how very long ago these creatures lived. With color pictures on every page.

Lillipilly Hill


Eleanor Spence - 1960
    In the face of the difficulty of the harsh land and the ever present threat of bush rangers it seemed almost certain that Mr. Wilmot would be persuaded to take them back to England, but Harriet, determined to stay, sets about establishing the family so completely in the Barley Creek community that they would no longer want to leave.

The Story of Charles II


L. Du Garde Peach - 1960
    

More Than Courage


Patrick Lawson - 1960
    

The Story of the War of 1812


Red Reeder - 1960
    

Here Come The Bees!


Alice E. Goudey - 1960
    Simple explanation of the complex life of the bees.

Little Bear's Pancake Party


Janice Brustlein - 1960
    Mouse is the only animal who can read how to make pancakes from the box of pancake mix.

Best in Children's Books, Volume 34


Mary Macnab - 1960
    Lee (85-116).Mouse with Bobbed Whiskers by Rose Fyleman, illustrated by Paul Galdone (117-124).Dangerous Day for Mrs. Doodlepunk by Dorothy Dodworth, illustrated by Jill Elgin (125-140).Heart of the Band by Harriet E. Huntington, illustrated by Polly Jackson (141-155).Let's Go to Five Little Countries illustrated with photos (156-160).

The Christmas Secret


Joan M. Lexau - 1960
    With Christmas only six days away, José decides it's up to him to find a warm blanket for his Mother.

Oliver


Syd Hoff - 1960
    Now available in full color!