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Hardcover Old Blue Buggy Book

ISBN: 0525457666

ISBN13: 9780525457664

Old Blue Buggy

Big buggy blue, blue buggy blue, Be-bop-a, blue-bop-a, buggy-bop-a boo. That's the song Henry and his mom sing as they go around town. From the time his mom gets the beat-up old baby buggy at a yard sale, it is Henry's favorite way to go everywhere-and, as he grows, for a multitude of activities in his urban neighborhood. But there comes a time when Henry would rather walk himself or ride his trike or scooter. And like all outgrown baby things, old blue buggy sits unused. It's hard to part with, but Henry and his mom take it out to the sidewalk for trash pickup, then softly sing their blue buggy song one last time. Children will find comfort in seeing how it remains a part of their lives. Carol Thompson's illustrations-buoyant and bouncing with energy-perfectly complement the vivacious text about a rite of growing up. Illustrated by Carol Thompson.

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Format: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

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Customer Reviews

3 ratings

Great illustrations and lovely story

I read a lot of childrens books and I found this one especially joyful. The story charmingly captures the close bond and happy life a mother and baby create together, from his birth to pre-school. It also shows how difficult it is for both of them to part with a cherished part of that life (in this case his baby carriage), even when it is time. The satisfying resolution features a new owner of blue buggy. She is someone who needs it and will appreciate it. Looking back over the book, we realize she's been there all along. What makes this book for me is the illustrations. They are relaxed, stylish, vibrant and original and capture the people and scenes beautifully.

We loved this book.

Our children love this book. It's easy to read and they love listenting to it being read to them. They especially like repeating the silly song and go around singing it long after the story is over. They always get a bit quiet when we come to the picture of the mother and boy hugging after they push the buggy out to the trash. Then they start talking about things they've outgrown and miss. Each time we read it, they study the pictures and seem to find something new in them. Great for young children.

Old Blue Buggy

This is a wonderful story for children and grownups! It touches on so many issues and values and warms the heart! It will become a classic to be read again and again.
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