Stories and Fun for the Very Young

by Iona Opie, Books Candlewick, Shirley Hughes, et al.

Stories, poems, and pictures from some of the world's most acclaimed authors and illustrators for children, including Rosemary Wells, Marc Brown, Lucy Cousins, and Anthony Browne. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763605751
• ISBN13: 9780763605759
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 1 to 3 years

Customer Reviews

something for everyone

This book is filled with short poems, songs, and stories. We can read just a few pages or the whole book and regardless, my daughter always smiles and laughs about something. She especially loves the extended version of "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes."

A book that my 20 month old LOVES...

I have been taking stacks of books out of the library for my daughter, but I usually take most of them back after a few days. It is so hard to find a book that really engages toddlers. This book is different. She asks for it every day, several times a day, so I decided that we had to buy it. But I was worried that it would be out of print. Thank goodness I found it. About the worries of the professional reviewers above--I disagree with their comments about the lack of a page-turning experience for toddlers. The individual stories and activites may be condensed onto a page or two, but my daughter enjoys leafing around to find her favorites. It is good for strengthening her memory, because she tries to remember where "Maizy Mouse" or "Oops-a-Daisy" is located in the book. Also, it is not too thick for a toddler to navigate. The reviewers also said that the pages are too busy. This is only true for a few stories, and parents can point to where the child is to look. Once children get used to a story's progression on the page, they can follow it themselves. Another plus is the variety of levels in the book. As my daughter grows, she keeps finding new things she can do and understand in it. It's very educational and fun. I feel lucky to have found it.

Of all her books, THIS is the one she always wants!

My 1-1/2 old granddaughter has many books - and she is often to be seen looking at books by herself, not to speak of the times she requests an adult to sit with her. This is the book that she most often wants and is the book we'll have to replace as it's the most worn. A great collection of "nursery" poetry and pictures have a lot of appeal for the young.