Best of
Storytime

1976

The Boat That Wouldn't Float (Illustrated Edition)


Mowat - 1976
    

Little Gorilla


Ruth Lercher Bornstein - 1976
    Perfect for bedtime or snuggle-time, this warm and timeless classic reassures readers that as they grow and change, they are always loved. Just about everybody in the great green forest loves Little Gorilla. His mother loves him. His father loves him. Even Big Boa Constrictor loves him. But Little Gorilla begins to grow . . . and Grow . . . and GROW. And then, when Little Gorilla isn’t so little anymore—everyone still loves him! A soothing, rhythmic text and expressive illustration create a heartwarming story about the security and constancy of love.

The Girl on the Yellow Giraffe


Ronald Himler - 1976
    Through her eyes, we see the story of the streets transformed into a fairy tale. Reissued with vivid new watercolor illustrations.

Adventures of Aku


Ashley Bryan - 1976
    While in the end they are successful, Okra, the cat, proves to have been the more capable companion while the dog gets into troubles of his own, and this is why dogs now sleep and eat on the ground, while cats get the best bed in the house and tasty treats.

The Giant Book of Strange but True Sports Stories


Howard Liss - 1976
    More than 150 amusing and amazing stories about the real world of sports--from football to flagpole sitting.