The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury : Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud Hardcover - 1998
by Schulman, Janet
- Used
From "Amelia Bedelia" by Peggy Parrish and H.A. Rey's "Curious George" to "The Story of Babar" by Jean de Brunhoff and Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are", this wonderful collection features more than 40 of the 20th century's most memorable children's books by 57 celebrated authors and illustrators. Color illustrations.
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- Title The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury : Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud
- Author Schulman, Janet
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Random House Children's Books, New York
- Date 1998-09-14
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # 3958999-6
- ISBN 9780679886471 / 0679886478
- Weight 2.88 lbs (1.31 kg)
- Dimensions 11.16 x 9.3 x 0.9 in (28.35 x 23.62 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 04 to 08 years
- Grade levels P - 3
- Reading level 710
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Short stories, Children's stories
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98012870
- Dewey Decimal Code E
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From the publisher
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Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as "Madeline and" Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as "Guess How Much I Love You and "The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as "Make Way for Ducklings and "Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as "Goodnight Moon, "The Sneetches, and "Winnie-the-Pooh. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. Also included are an introduction, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As agift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, "The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.
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Citations
- Booklist, 10/15/1998, Page 428
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/1998, Page 43
- New York Times, 11/15/1998, Page 49
- Publishers Weekly, 09/28/1998, Page 101
- School Library Journal, 12/01/1998, Page 91