An anthology with sure-fire appeal for children who arestarting to read on their own but still enjoy being read to. Thisbrilliant collection by the editor of The 20th CenturyChildren’s Book Treasury contains 26 selections for parents andchildren to read aloud. Including works by such illustrious authorsand artists as Maurice Sendak, James Marshall, Judy Blume, UrsulaLe Guin, William Steig, and Roald Dahl, the selections range fromthe humorous to the magical to the contemporary to the just plainsilly. The text of each selection is included in full. You Readto Me I’ll Read to You is a must-have book for allfamilies who want to inspire their children to develop a lifelonglove of reading.
A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates eachspecial day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions,Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, andmore. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the briskfall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor illustrator MarjoriePriceman's vibrate watercolor paintings ring in each month of theyear, bringing each season to joyful life. Featuring verse fromfavorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughesand poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and OscarHammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrewsdescribing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfectcollection for families to share together. This special keepsakeanthology is one that readers of all ages will return to andtreasure throughout the year.
In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.