Amazon.com: Barnes & Noble: Powell's: Wal-Mart: Books: Children's Books: Ruth Krauss The Carrot Seed Board Book by Ruth Krauss, Crockett Johnson (Illustrator) List Price: $6.99 Available from Amazon $6.99 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! Product Review Ruth Krauss, author of A Hole Is to Dig, has crafted a story almost Zen-like in its simplicity. A little boy plants a carrot seed and waits patiently, tending to it carefully, while everyone around him insists that "it won't come up." His conviction is steadfast, however, and sure enough, a carrot worthy of first prize at any state fair springs forth from the earth. Krauss's husband, Crockett Johnson (creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon), illustrated The Carrot Seed, and while the little boy is rendered with uncomplicated lines, all of his hope, confidence, and serenity shine through. The image that resonates most strongly in this minimalist tale is the unfaltering faith of the mild-mannered little boy. Young readers learn that standing your ground in the face of opposition and doubt can often result in twice the reward expected (even thrice the reward, if judging by the girth of this carrot). (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Beliefnet "It won't come up," everyone warns the young boy in this story, who has great expectations for a carrot seed that he plants and tends carefully. The boy's conviction remains strong in the face of strong doubt and opposition. And to everyone's surprise except his, the carrot he eventually harvests grows as large as his faith, earning him first prize at the state fair. Young readers will learn the values of conviction and faith in this warm children's tale. (Beliefnet, July 2000) A Hole Is to Dig by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) List Price: $15.99 Available from Amazon $10.39 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! From Publishers Weekly First published in 1952, this hilarious classic is now available in paperback to a new generation. Krauss's definitions--from "toes are to wiggle" to "a hat is to wear on a train"--tell what's what--and Sendak's inimitable early illustrations show how. All ages. Copyright 1989 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. --NYT "A unique book . . . with drawings bouncing with action and good humor." Bears [BARGAIN PRICE] by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $5.99 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! From Booklist PreS-K. Before Sendak's early collaborations with Ruth Krauss, she wrote a simple picture book called Bears (1948), using only 26 words that were illustrated in black and brown by Phyllis Rowand. Now, Sendak uses the same 26 words (changing their order slightly and adding a few more in speech balloons) and illustrates them in more complex and colorful pictures to entertain another generation. The old artwork focused on the bears and their activities mentioned in the text, but the new illustrations add a dramatic subplot and a human element: a distinctively Sendakian human who looks a lot like Max in his wolf suit. This being Sendak, there is also a dog, here stealing a teddy bear and leading the boy on a merry chase through the rest of the book. And there are two visual elements that probably only Sendak could get away with: a teddy bear hung by the neck on the dedication page (rescued by his theatrically tearful owner) and a character smoking. The drawings are expressive and the tone is generally- playful-, though with a dark undertone. The relative complexity of the illustrations takes the book beyond the very young audience of the original edition. In fact, the whole drama may be best appreciated by an older audience, one that knows Sendak's other books and will enjoy a reprise of beloved, familiar elements. Carolyn Phelan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. I CAN FLY (Little Golden Book) by Ruth Krauss, Mary Blair (Illustrator) List Price: $2.99 Available from Amazon $2.99 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! Product Review Ruth Krauss and Mary Blair's I Can Fly won awards upon its first publication in 1951 and has not lost an iota of its charm. The first pages open to a girl standing on a swing, sailing high in the sky next to a bird whose feathers match her dress: "A bird can fly./ So can I." She can moo like a cow, grab like a crab, be merrier than a terrier, and pick, pick, pick like a little chick. Krauss's simple verses capture a child at play and provide wonderful rhythms for a lively, interactive read-aloud session: "Crunch crunch crunch/ I'm a goat out to lunch," Blair's playful illustrations are as exuberant as the story-poem, with their gorgeous (truly '50s!) palette and bold compositions that cleverly juxtapose the girl with her pretend animal playmates, page by page. Arms outstretched on the loops in the playground, the girl looks just like the crab with its grabby claws; eating celery at the table she mimics the goat eating flowers outside the front door. Young children will revel in the young girl's splendidly confident outlook:"Gubble gubble gubble/ I'm a mubble in a pubble./ I can play/ I'm anything that's anything./ That's MY way." We welcome this timeless classic back into print with open arms, much like an octopus might. (Baby to preschool) --Karin Snelson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Book Description A bird can fly. So can I. A cow can moo. I can, too. So begins the simple, delightful rhyme by Ruth Krauss that both celebrates and encourages a child’s imagination. Mary Blair’s vibrant artwork, found in the Golden books archives and newly scanned, looks as fresh as it did 50 years ago. The Happy Egg [BARGAIN PRICE] by Ruth Krauss, Crockett Johnson Available from Amazon $8.12 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! Publishers Weekly "A small gem." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Card Catalog Description A bird hatches from its egg and learns to fly. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Happy Day (Caldecott Honor Books) by Ruth Krauss, Marc Simont (Illustrator) List Price: $16.89 Available from Amazon $16.89 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! From Publishers Weekly In this Caldecott Honor book, the animals awaken to the sweet green scents of spring and joyfully celebrate the arrival of the new season. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1989 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. H. "A distinguished book." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. You're Just What I Need (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback)) by Ruth Krauss, Julia Noonan (Illustrator) List Price: $5.95 Available from Amazon $5.95 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! From Publishers Weekly New art reinterprets a text originally published as The Bundle Book in 1951. The illustrations may be on the sugary side, said PW, but the playful affection between mother and child shines through both text and art. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1999 Reed business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal PreSA"One morning a mother saw a strange bundle under the blankets in her bed." So begins this charming story of a treasured moment between mother and child. In a familiar game, the woman tries to guess what this child-shaped object may be. A pile of laundry? A bunch of carrots? She is sure she doesn't need any of these things, and each time the squirming lump says, "No." Finally, a face pops out of the blanket and yells, "It's ME," and the two share a hug. In a perfect ending, the mother affirms, "It's you. AndAyou're just what I need." This story was originally published in 1951 as The Bundle Book. As with many of Krauss's titles, the proof of its classic status is the way young children still giggle at its gentle simplicity. Noonan's illustrations, in the soft pastel colors of the nursery, glow as if suffused with morning light. As the mother wonders about the contents of the bundle, an appealing stuffed puppy acts out her guesses, bringing an added touch of humor to the silly inquiries. Sure to be a toddlertime favorite.ALisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA Copyright 1998 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. La semilla de zanahoria by Ruth Krauss List Price: $11.25 Available from Amazon $11.25 On 6-28-2006 See Item's Page Buy it Now! Additional Pages:  1   2     © Adapt, Inc. 1998-2006

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