Best of
Young-Readers

1987

Amos: The Story of an Old Dog and His Couch


Susan Seligson - 1987
    A "rollicking rebuttal to the often quoted adage about teaching old dogs new tricks."--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations.

Secret in the Maple Tree


Matilda Nordtvedt - 1987
    Hilda's Papa settled his family in Minnesota on a small farm. Hilda loved her life on the Minnesota farm, but she had to learn to accept necessary change and to trust God in all things.

Complete Bros Grimm Fairy Tales


L.L. Owens - 1987
    Owens, ed. Presents all 215 stories recorded by the Brothers Grimm, many not available elsewhere, illustrated by renowned artists. Includes such timeless favorites as Cinderella, Rapunzel, and The Frog Prince. A delight for young and old alike. 100 b&w illustrations. 704 pages.

Children Of Christmas


Cynthia Rylant - 1987
    . . can be read aloud or silently, alone or in a group, at Christmas or in July, and by adults or children. . . . Ordinary places (and) . . . ordinary people . . . suddenly become extraordinary. . . . Unforgettable fiction."--The Horn Book, starred review.