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A timeless children’s book classic from the illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

About the Author

Ruth Krauss, a member of the experimental Writer's Laboratory at the Bank Street School in New York City in the 1940s, imaginatively used humour and invented words to create some of the very first books for children that highlighted the child's inner life. She collaborated with some of the greatest illustrators in children's literature, including Maurice Sendak, who described her as a 'giant' in children's literature, and her husband, Crockett Johnson

Reviews

Praise for The Growing Story: 'A book to treasure.' Irish Examiner Praise for 'We're Going On a Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury: 'Beautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic work for any age at any period.' The Independent on Sunday Praise for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll and Helen Oxenbury: 'Simply one to own.' The Times

Praise for The Growing Story: 'A book to treasure.' Irish Examiner Praise for 'We're Going On a Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury: 'Beautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic work for any age at any period.' The Independent on Sunday Praise for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll and Helen Oxenbury: 'Simply one to own.' The Times

PreS-K-A young boy watches a puppy, chicks, and the world around him grow through the seasons. On the opening page, it is early spring, with light snow falling and buds just appearing on the trees. The puppy is small enough for the boy to tuck under his arm. As the days grow warmer, the child and his mother put away his warm woolen clothes. He watches in wonder as the flowers bloom, pears ripen, and the puppy grows into a dog. He asks his mother, "Am I growing too?" Despite her affectionate reassurances, the youngster is still unsure. As the leaves grow red and yellow and brown, the days grow shorter, and the air grows colder, they take the box of warm clothes from the shelf. The little boy is delighted to find that everything is too small, and, with a cartwheel of delight, proudly shouts to the dog and the chickens, "I am growing too." The illustrations perfectly capture the gentle spirit of Krauss's classic text (HarperCollins, 1947). Oxenbury conveys the expressive postures of childhood in the boy's skipping gait, his stance as he ponders something, and his pensive gaze as he considers his changing world. The expressive watercolors are especially suited to the beauty of the changing landscape. The text is nicely paced and well suited for storytimes or one-on-one sharing. A great selection for a new generation of readers.-Robin L. Gibson, Granville Parent Cooperative Preschool, OH Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.