Best of
Childrens

1973

The Brothers Lionheart


Astrid Lindgren - 1973
    It was published in the autumn of 1973 and has been translated into 46 languages. Many of its themes are unusually dark and heavy for the children's book genre. Disease, death, tyranny, betrayal and rebellion are some of the dark themes that permeate the story. The lighter themes of the book involve platonic love, loyalty, hope, courage and pacifism.The two main characters are two brothers; the older Jonatan and the younger Karl. The two brothers' surname was originally Lion, but they are generally known as Lionheart. Karl's nickname is Skorpan (Rusky) since Jonatan likes these typical Swedish toasts or crusts.In Nangijala, a land in "the campfires and storytelling days", the brothers experience adventures. Together with a resistance group they lead the struggle against the evil Tengil, who rules with the aid of the fearsome fire-breathing dragon, Katla.

The Three Little Pigs (A Little Golden Book)


Elizabeth Ross - 1973
    Relates the adventures of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.

The Three Bears (A Little Golden Book)


Rob Hefferan - 1973
    All children love to hear each bear say, “Who’s been sitting on my chair?” knowing that Goldilocks is about to be discovered upstairs!

Father Christmas


Raymond Briggs - 1973
    Meet Father Christmas: a very human gift-giver with a tough job to do. You'll find out that he sometimes gets a little grumpy living at the icy North Pole and squeezing down chimneys, but he more than makes up for it in heart and humour. Raymond Briggs brings this endearing character to life in over 100 wonderfully illustrated vignettes that follow the adventures of Father Christmas on his big night of the year.

Cajun Night Before Christmas®


Howard Jacobs - 1973
    Take the traditional story of jolly old St. Nicholas, dress him in muskrat from his head to his toes, pile his skiff high with toys, and hitch it to 8 friendly flying alligators.

Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs


Tomie dePaola - 1973
    But one day Tommy's mother tells him Nana Upstairs won't be there anymore, and Tommy must struggle with saying good-bye to someone he loves. Updated with new, full-color illustrations, this classic story will continue to win the hearts of readers of all ages."Children will want to hear this again and again." --School Library Journal, starred review"A quietly touching story Athat? depicts loving family relationships." --Publishers Weekly

Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky


Esther Averill - 1973
    Still, the gentle Jenny Linsky would like nothing more than to join the local Cat Club, whose members include Madame Butterfly, an elegant Persian, the high-stepping Macaroni, and stately, plump Mr. President. But can she overcome her fears and prove that she, too, has a special gift? Join Jenny and her friends, including fearless Pickles the Fire Cat, on their spirited downtown adventures and discover why The Atlantic Monthly called Jenny "a personality ranking not far below such giants as Peter Rabbit." AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES, THIS COLLECTION INCLUDES ESTHER AVERILL'S FIVE FAVORITE CAT CLUB STORIES

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly


Pam Adams - 1973
    Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words


Michael Frith - 1973
    In this simple adaptation of Michael Frith's classic Bright & Early Book™, I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words, a pet owner doesn't just teach basics like beg and bark, but also such unlikely canine commands as Shine my shoe! Kiss a goose! and Clean the zoo!

Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction


David Macaulay - 1973
    This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a prestigious Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.This title has been selected as a Common Core text exemplar (Grades 6–8, Informational Texts: Science, Mathematics, and Technical Studies).

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving


Charles M. Schulz - 1973
    In this beloved classic for the whole family, Charlie Brown has to prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal before time runs out! Featuring the antics of Snoopy, Woodstock, Sally, Peppermint Patty, and the rest of the Peanuts® gang, this special collector's Miniature Edition, based on the beloved holiday television special, is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season.

Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book


Richard Scarry - 1973
    From how to behave at school, to sharing, to important safety rules - and featuring bright and fun illustrations - young children will gain an understanding of the right ways to behave in a variety of situations. Now includes a sticker sheet!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs


Walt Disney Company - 1973
    Doc, Happy, Dopey, Sleepy, and the rest of the dwarfs are here, along with the handsome prince and Snow White's forest friends. From a dramatic pop-up of Snow White's frightening flight through the forest to the queen's transformation into a hideous witch, children can relive the highlights from the classic film.

The Little Red Hen Big Book


Paul Galdone - 1973
    When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I!’ said the cat. ‘Not I!’ said the dog. ‘Not I!’ said the mouse." They won’t water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone’s delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations—packed with charming details—add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!

The Fourteen Bears in Summer and Winter


Evelyn F. Scott - 1973
    . . so begins a sweet story of a bear family's life throughout the year, told in loving and simple detail.

Summer Pony


Jean Slaughter Doty - 1973
    Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?From the Trade Paperback edition.

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?


Dr. Seuss - 1973
    Seuss. Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? New York: Random House, [1973]. First edition, first printing. Quarto. 47 pages. Publisher's binding.Illus. in full color. Children will be cheered just contemplating the outrageous array of troubles they're lucky they don't have.

Poems and Prayers for the Very Young


Martha Alexander - 1973
    in full color. Children will treasure Rossetti's "Who Has Seen the Wind," Emerson's "Father We Thank Thee," Stevenson's "Rain," and 35 other warm inspirational verses collected here, all gracefully illustrated.

Big Dog...Little Dog: A Bedtime Story


P.D. Eastman - 1973
    in full color. "Two dogs who are opposite in every way are also the best of friends. The bold, colorful drawings are appealing and emphasize the concepts of size, color, and opposites."--Booklist.

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes


Eve Sutton - 1973
    Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers.

Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story


Spike Milligan - 1973
    She can turn policemen into apple trees or bananas into mice and she is the wickedest witch in all the world.Searching for Lucy, their cow, Tim and Rose become lost in the great black forest. There they meet Binklebonk the Tree Goblin, Mudwiggle the worm, Silly Sausage the grasshopper and Dinglemouse. When they are captured by Badjelly, it is Dinglemouse who saves them by escaping and fetching his friend Jim the Giant Eagle.A charming fairy tale which has delighted children for many years, this edition is copiously illustrated with Spike Milligan's own drawings which have been specially adapted and beautifully hand coloured.

Kermit the Hermit


Bill Peet - 1973
    A little boy saves Kermit from disaster, and the once cranky crab works hard to repay him.

Most Beloved Sister


Astrid Lindgren - 1973
    It's her twin sister, Lalla-Lee, and Barbara doesn't have to share her with her papa or mama or brother. What's even better is that Lalla-Lee calls Barbara her "Most Beloved Sister." Together, the girls bravely ride their horses through the Great Horrible Forest, where the nasty Frights live, to visit the Kind Ones in the meadow. The Kind Ones always give them cookies and caramels. And best of all, Barbara and Lalla-Lee go to the Most Beautiful Valley in the World, where the trees and the flowers sing. At the end of this particular adventure, Barbara knows that she must say goodbye to Lalla-Lee for the final time. But when she arrives home, there is a wonderful surprise waiting for her. Astrid Lindgren's lovely story about imagination and friendship is accompanied by Hans Arnold's bright and sweet illustrations.

Walt Disney's Pinocchio and His Puppet Show Adventure


Walt Disney Company - 1973
    A simplified version of the classic tale of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie.

Who Needs Donuts?


Mark Alan Stamaty - 1973
    Bikferd, a world class collector of donuts. But when Mr. Bikferd falls in love with Pretzel Annie, the prophecy of an old homeless woman comes true: “Who needs donuts when you’ve got love?” Mr. Bikferd bequeaths his donut collection to Sam, who uses it to save the old homeless woman from drowning in a basement flooded with coffee. This is a reissue of Mark Alan Stamaty’s masterpiece of the absurd, first published 30 years ago and out of print nearly as long. With an illustration style that mixes a benign Hieronymus Bosch with an urban Where’s Waldo?, Stamaty’s off-the-wall humor is on target for little kids and big kids today.

Something Queer is Going On


Elizabeth Levy - 1973
    Jill and Gwen do some sleuthing when Jill's basset hound disappears.

The Penguin that Hated the Cold


Barbara Brenner - 1973
    Tired of always being cold, Pablo, a penguin, decides to move from the South Pole to a warmer climate.

George and Martha Encore


James Marshall - 1973
    More stories about the two great chums: "The Dance Recital," "The French Lesson," "The Disguise," "The Beach," "The Garden."

What the Witch Left


Ruth Chew - 1973
    OR IS IT?

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti


Gerald McDermott - 1973
    He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes.In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion.In adapting this popular folktale, Gerald McDermott merges the old with the new, combining bold, rich color with traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms. Anansi the Spider is a 1973 Caldecott Honor Book.

Jennifer and Josephine


Bill Peet - 1973
    Kids will love this classic story from popular author Bill Peet, with fun illustrations and a rhythmic, easy pace that is sure to delight. A perfect gift for the child in your life.

The Pop-Up Mice of Mr. Brice


Theo LeSieg - 1973
    The talents and traits of 26 amazing mice are revealed in a Seussian cornucopia of flaps, pop-ups, add-ons, pull-tabs, and acetate on-lays that explore the concepts of letters, size, color, time, and word recognition.

The Shape of Me and Other Stuff


Dr. Seuss - 1973
    Seuss's Surprising Word Book," The Shape of Me and Other Stuff certainly lives up to its billing. In this delightful book, first published in 1973, kids are encouraged to ponder shapes they may never have considered before: "Just think about the shape of beans and flowers and mice and big machines!" Dr. Seuss's illustrations are in silhouette (for the purpose of accenting the outlines of figures), but are nonetheless up to par with his usual wacky, amusing style. Soaring well beyond the mundane arena of circles, triangles, and squares, here we are challenged to consider "the shape of camels … the shape of bees and the wonderful shapes of back door keys!" Kids will love the silly rhymes and funny pictures, and parents will appreciate this original take on the largely untapped world of shapes. (Baby to preschool)

Cowslip: A Slave


Betsy Haynes - 1973
    The year is 1861, and the Civil War has begun, but it means little to a frightened black girl still at the mercy of whites. An old slave at her former home has taught her magic spells to use against the cruel master, who in his heartlessness had given Cowslip her very name as a mean joke. But all those spells are no good to her now.In her new home Cowslip is put in charge of the Master's children. She soon makes many new friends, among them Job, who is educated and had once been free, and Reba, whose lover has run away to the North. These people dream of freedom and dare to speak of forbidden things. Through them Cowslip becomes involved in frightening and dangerous activities she does not fully understand.

The Six Bad Boys (Mystery & Adventure)


Enid Blyton - 1973
    

The Shades


Betty Brock - 1973
    Her house is bleak and empty and he keeps seeing shadows when nobody is there. Emily laughs at him. "You'll get used to them," she says. "Everybody does."However, Hollis meets the real shadows, who live in the summerhouse, when he discovers the magic of the dolphin fountain. The Shades are delighted and they welcome Hollis into the family. Each day he roams the garden with the Shades. He makes Emily celebrate his birthday party outside so that the Shades can eat the shadow of his cake. At the end of the summer, an evil force threatens to enslave the Shades and it is Hollis who must work out a plan to save them.(From the inside flap of the dustcover.)

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock


Bill Peet - 1973
    The other peacocks want Prewitt to move away, then they discover the benefits of his ferocious-looking tail.

The Bears' Almanac


Stan Berenstain - 1973
    

The Great Escape: Or, The Sewer Story


Peter Lippman - 1973
    Captured as babies in Florida and discarded by their owners into the New York sewer system, a group of alligators plan an elaborate escape and return to their sunny homeland.

Charlie Needs a Cloak


Tomie dePaola - 1973
    Follow along with Tomie dePaola's incomparable illustrations.

Yummers!


James Marshall - 1973
    Eugene Turtle takes Emily Pig on a long walk so she'll lose weight, but the two end up stopping every few minutes for a snack.

Girls Can Be Anything


Norma Klein - 1973
    By using living examples, Marina convinces her kindergarten friend Adam that girls can be doctors, pilots, and presidents, too.

Under the Haystack


Pat Engebrecht - 1973
    Three sisters, abandoned by their mother, try to keep the truth from the neighbors and continue to operate their farm.

The Autumn People


Ruth M. Arthur - 1973
    On her summer vacation on the Scottish island of Karasay, Romilly falls in love with the ghost of the earlier Romilly's beau Jocelyn Parsons and is haunted by the long-dead Rodger, until she finds his skeleton in the cave where he practiced black magic and completes the exorcism with the help of eccentric old Miss Minnie.

The Wizard Comes to Town


Mercer Mayer - 1973
    Alabasium, Wizard Extraordinaire, rents a room in Mrs. Beggs's boarding house. After the Wizard conjures up a few floating chairs and some inclement weather in the parlor, Mrs. Beggs retaliates with a little witchcraft of her own. Full color.

Tomie DePaola's Book of Bible Stories


Tomie dePaola - 1973
    Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses, Peter, John, and Jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. The original Bible text captures all of the drama of the best-loved stories from the Bible, including Noah and the flood, Jonah's encounter with a great fish, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is a beautiful collection of Bible stories, perfect for gift-giving."An excellent choice for family or group use, as well as for independent reading." (School Library Journal, starred review)

My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Creatures, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins, or Things


Judith Viorst - 1973
    Maybe there isn't any mean-eyed monster with long slimy hair and pointy claws going scritchyscratch, scritchy-scritchy-scratch outside his window. And maybe there isn't a Thing in his yard, coming to swallow him up. His Mama says there positively aren't. But...sometimes even Mamas make mistakes. Yes, once she said there wasn't any cream cheese for his sandwich, and then he found it underneath the lettuce. And once she said his tooth would fall out Thursday, and then it stayed till Sunday after lunch. And once he told her chocolate nut and she brought back rum raisin. Yes...sometimes even Mamas make mistakes. And so, when his Mama says that no creature is reaching out its hand, to pinch him or squinch him or push him or squush him or worse, can he believe her? For lots of times a Mama makes mistakes. But when it comes to demons and fiends and other bedtime terrors, sometimes even Mamas can be trusted.

Royal Book of Ballet


Shirley Goulden - 1973
    

The Charlie Brown Dictionary


Charles M. Schulz - 1973
    Childrens dictionary

Pirates in the Park


Thom Roberts - 1973
    Jenny goes to the park and uses her imagination to launch the SS Walnut, fighting enemies and enjoying the pond.

The Perils of Penelope (Sesame Street)


Daniel Wilcox - 1973
    Two characters from Sesame Street enact melodramatic and perilous adventures.

Harlequin and the Gift of Many Colours


Remy Charlip - 1973
    Due to the generosity of his friends, Harlequin gets a new patchwork suit for Carnival.

A Northern Nativity: Christmas Dreams of a Prairie Boy


William Kurelek - 1973
    What would happen if He came now? A boy imagines that the nativity takes place in northern snows. He dreams that the Christ child is born to Eskimos, to Indians, to Blacks, that the Nativity takes place in a fisherman’s hut, a garage, a cowboy’s barn, that the holy family is given refuge in a city mission, a grain barn, and a country school. A beautiful holiday story for all generations.

A Circling Star


Mara Kay - 1973
    Petersburg that trained the dancers for the Bolshoi Theatre. There was an acting division too but it was ballet where the students ate, slept and worked.Grave Agnia, sly Marussia, earnest Zina, talented Tania, Victorine whose sister was a circus bareback rider, Liev with his musical gifts and his passion to compose a ballet with Aniuta as its star - their lives and fortunes intermingle with Aniuta's to give a detailed picture of a time when classical ballet as we know it was emerging from earlier conversations.

Ra Ta Ta Tam: The Strange Story of a Little Engine


Peter Nickl - 1973
    

Hubert the Caterpillar Who Thought He Was a Moustache


Wendy Stang - 1973
    

Dar Tellum: Stranger from a Distant Planet


James R. Berry - 1973
    A young boy makes contact with a plant-like creature from a distant planet and together they help solve a major world crisis.

The Clay Pot Boy


Cynthia Jameson - 1973
    

The Runaway Roller Skate


John Vernon Lord - 1973
    Ellwood braves one unlikely adventure after another in his pursuit of the mischievous mouse who hijacks his favorite roller skate.

Well Met By Witchlight


Nina Beachcroft - 1973
    From the little lady they meet when she drops out of a tree in the woods, three children learn that there are good and bad witches.

Complete Book Of Horses And Horsemanship


C.W. Anderson - 1973
    Includes the history of the horse and information on selection, breeds, riding, training, care, and famous champions.

My Learn to Cook Book


Ursula Sedgwick - 1973
    Illustrated step-by-step directions for making such favorites as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza pie, pigs in a blanket, and animal crackers.

Humpty Dumpty's Holiday Stories


Kelly Oechsli - 1973
    Includes the following poems and stories:- That's What I Like about Winter - Vivian Gouled- Bascom the Blue-nosed Bear - Martin Gardner- Davy and the Snow - Lilian Moore- Fun on Groundhog Day - Barbara Walker- The Tasty, Pasty Valentines - Lilian Moore- When Is Spring? - Bee Lewi- Junior's Big Joke - Martin Gardner- The Mud Turtles' Easter Surprise - Marjorie Hopkins- Summer - Barbara Walker- Scamper and the Big Bamboozle - Winifred Fletcher- Do You Know the Sound? - Kathryn Hitte- The Picnic on Moon Mountain - Miriam Clark Potter- Thanksgiving Dinner - Betty Van Witsen- Happy New Year - Mildred Evans Roberts

The story of the Indians of the Western Plains


Frank Humphris - 1973
    

Making Things: The Handbook of Creative Discovery


Ann Sayre Wiseman - 1973
    The activities featured emphasize learning by doing and encourage readers to use everyday objects in new ways. Simple instructions, clear diagrams, an appealing illustrations make these projects accessible to people of all ages who enjoy making things.

A Sporting Proposition


James Aldridge - 1973
    

The House in the Hole in the Side of the Tree,


Victor Gilbert Beers - 1973
    Grumpy Squire Squirrel discovers the value of being friendly to his forest neighbors.

McBroom the Rainmaker


Sid Fleischman - 1973
    Illustrations.

The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures


Seymour Leichman - 1973
    When the jester's son sings for the sad common people, his songs turn into beautiful pictures in the air which bring happiness; but when he sings for the contented, self-centered king and noblemen, his songs turn into pictures of great sadness.

The Silent "E's" from Outer Space


Byron Preiss - 1973
    The invasion of the silent e's brings chaos to the lives of millions of Americans.

The Lions Book Of Young Verse


Julia Watson - 1973
    

The Kitten in the Pumpkin Patch


Richard Shaw - 1973
    

The Endless Pavement


Jacqueline Jackson - 1973
    Living in a time when people are the servants of automobiles and ruled by the master auto of the planet, Josette longs to leave her rollabout and try her legs.

A Book of Sorcerers and Spells


Ruth Manning-Sanders - 1973
    Go I Know Not Whither and Fetch I Know Not What (Russia)2. The Sleeper (Ireland)3. Manikin Spanalong (Germany)4. The Foam Maiden (Gypsy)5. The Palace of the Seven Little Hills (Ireland)6. The Great Bear of Orange (Ireland)7. Oda and the Snake (Austria)8. The Three Ivans (Russia)9. Foni and Fotia (Sudan)10. Sorcerer Kaldoon (Transylvania)11. The Magic Monkeys (Italy)12. The Mossy Rock (North Africa)

The Favorite Uncle Remus


Joel Chandler Harris - 1973
    This book brings together for the first time in one volume the best stories of Joel Chandler Harris.

Noggin And The Storks


Oliver Postgate - 1973
    

Grimm's Fairy Tales Twenty Stories


Arthur Rackham - 1973
    The volume, containing a selection of the Grimm Brother's best tales, represents the remarkable range of Rackham's illustrative genius. The original edition of Grimm's established Arthur Rackham as a leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period, and it is little wonder that today, in revival of interest in illustrated children's book, Rackham's name is foremost. Generations of readers who have been raised on and continue to treasure the many books Rackham illustrated will be delighted to rediscover these classic fairy tales, brought to life by the artist's extraordinary imagination.

Being Green


Joe Raposo - 1973
    Etienne Delessert creates his picture book version of Being Green, Kermit the Frog's anthem about fitting in, written by Joe Raposo.

Headlines


Malcolm Hall - 1973
    Rat family -- everyone on the staff was baffled and silent. Everyone except Oscar Raccoon, the reporter. He had been trying to get Theodore to stop fussing for just one moment to read his story. But this wasn't the time -- not with headlines that read: SaDeeRoBanks!The days went on and things got worse instead of better until at last Oscar lost his temper, tackled his boss, and sitting on his editor's chest, untangled the mystery of the mixed-up headlines.

Albert The Dragon (Albert the Dragon, #1)


Rosemary Weir - 1973
    

Number 24


Guy Billout - 1973
    Whilst waiting for his bus a man's solitude is interrupted by the most unusual sights - an armoured tank, a giant bi-plane and a chair life are just a few of the unexpected visions that occur and each is obliterated in turn. Our hero is naturally cautious when the Bus 24 finally arrives, checking every angle for an adversary before finally boarding. 4 yrs+

The Tavern At The Ferry


Edwin Tunis - 1973
    He chronicles events leading up to Washington's crossing of the Delaware and the ensuing Battle of Trenton, a turning point in the War of Independence.

Dr. Merlin's Magic Shop


Scott Corbett - 1973
    Merlin's Magic Shop on a foggy day, Nick finds himself pitting his wits against the famous magician.