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Mama Dont Allow |
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Thacher Hurd |
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From AudioFile
One of the joys of picture books on audio is the way that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Here, it is the music that makes the difference in the read-aloud version of MAMA DON'T ALLOW. The wonderful jazzy introductory music matches the loose, easy-going illustrations and sets the tone for this adventure. Tom Chapin's friendly, relaxed voice invites us along, and the format makes it easy to read aloud from the balloons on the pages. Chapin's alligator voices are excellent--a little sly, a little rough, and each one unique. This delightful audiobook takes its story beyond what reading alone can do. W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Starfish |
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Edith Thacher Hurd |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-This updated version has retained most of the text and all of the poetry of the original (HarperCollins, 1962; o.p.). The starfish is referred to as "it," instead of "he"; the words "crawl" and "pull" have replaced "hump" to describe how a starfish attacks a clam; and the arrangement has been slightly altered for a more logical flow of ideas. The variety of starfish that one might encounter, their life cycle, and how they eat and grow are all included. The most compelling reason to replace your older edition is the beauty of Brickman's illustrations. Lovely cut-paper collages placed on multicolored, watercolor ocean backgrounds make this easy-to-read title a treat for the eye.Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Art Dog |
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Thacher Hurd |
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0064434893 |
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Arthur Dog, guard at Dogopolis Museum of Art and ardent fan of Leonardo Dog Vinci, leads a quiet life--except when the moon is full. On those nights something happens to Arthur. His eyes grow bright and his fur seems to glisten... and soon he is hatted and masked and out on the streets painting secret masterpieces. No one knows who the mysterious Art Dog is, until the night when Brrringggg! the museum alarm goes off, and Arthur finds himself in the middle of a Mona Woofa heist. Can Arthur extricate himself from this terrible predicament and point the paw at the true criminals? Thacher Hurd's wacky story and fabulously splashy illustrations, with witty nods to many famous artists, would dazzle any young reader. Budding art aficionados, especially, will be thrilled to recognize the works of Pablo Poodle, Henri... |
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Moo Cow Kaboom! |
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Thacher Hurd |
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006050501X |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-A fast-paced, rollicking romp to space and back. "It happened one night, while Farmer George and the pigs and the chickens were sound asleep. KaBOOM!" Unsuspecting Moo Cow is abducted by Zork, an alien cowboy. Hurd winks at "Hey Diddle Diddle" and Goodnight Moon, which was illustrated by his father, as Moo Cow says "Good-bye" to the moon and zooms off to Planet 246, where she is roped into starring in the Inter-Galactic Rodeo. This mild-mannered bovine is no bucking bronco, but Zork's prodding awakens her inner beast. Whirling and twirling, dancing and prancing, she puts on a wild display-so wild and fearsome that she earns herself a one-way ticket back to Farmer George's pasture. The simple text is packed with sound effects that make it a hoot to read aloud. Storytime audiences will... |
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Sleepy Cadillac: A Bedtime Drive |
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Thacher Hurd |
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006073020X |
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PreSchool-Grade 2–A '50s-era blue Cadillac convertible, tail fins alight, floats by a sleepy child's bedroom window and invites him into its soft snuggly seats for a ride. Powered with dreams, the vehicle floats above the fog into the star- and moonlit night. It travels over the ocean where "the dolphins sing a sleepy song," other drowsy cars circling with it as it travels. Other riders sit back and relax or cavort on car hoods, and finally "all the eyes droop and all the heads nod, and everyone dreams the night away." Then it's back down to the child's bedroom window where he climbs into bed, "soft and warm all around." Surrounded by the soft blues, blacks, and violets of the night sky, the car and its entourage have ample space to ride across full spreads. Hurd's loose, broad strokes, executed in... |
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Two Little Gardeners |
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Margaret Wise Brown |
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Children will enjoy this story of a young brother and sister who plant seeds that will result, after much hard work and patience, in a bountiful garden! It teaches that good things come to those who wait, and features a little song at the end of the book: “What We Plant in the Spring We Eat in the Fall.”
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Moo Cow Kaboom! |
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Thacher Hurd |
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0060505028 |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-A fast-paced, rollicking romp to space and back. "It happened one night, while Farmer George and the pigs and the chickens were sound asleep. KaBOOM!" Unsuspecting Moo Cow is abducted by Zork, an alien cowboy. Hurd winks at "Hey Diddle Diddle" and Goodnight Moon, which was illustrated by his father, as Moo Cow says "Good-bye" to the moon and zooms off to Planet 246, where she is roped into starring in the Inter-Galactic Rodeo. This mild-mannered bovine is no bucking bronco, but Zork's prodding awakens her inner beast. Whirling and twirling, dancing and prancing, she puts on a wild display-so wild and fearsome that she earns herself a one-way ticket back to Farmer George's pasture. The simple text is packed with sound effects that make it a hoot to read aloud. Storytime audiences will... |
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Mama Don't Allow (Book and CD) |
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Edith Thacher Hurd |
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1591121353 |
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From AudioFile
One of the joys of picture books on audio is the way that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Here, it is the music that makes the difference in the read-aloud version of MAMA DON'T ALLOW. The wonderful jazzy introductory music matches the loose, easy-going illustrations and sets the tone for this adventure. Tom Chapin's friendly, relaxed voice invites us along, and the format makes it easy to read aloud from the balloons on the pages. Chapin's alligator voices are excellent--a little sly, a little rough, and each one unique. This delightful audiobook takes its story beyond what reading alone can do. W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
--This text refers to the
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Zoom City |
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Thacher Hurd |
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From School Library Journal
PreSAA fast-paced, zip-zapping board book that begs to be read with as much gusto as possibleApreferably three or four times in a row. "Away we go!/Old cars, new cars,/ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM!/Big cars,/little cars,/BE-BOP,/KA-ZOOM!" The bright and busy illustrations are packed with energy. The edges blur a bit (since the cars are racing around so fast) and the pages are dotted with electric squiggles and jagged lines outlining the various cars. A whiz-bang choice for toddler collections.ALisa Gangemi Krapp, Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NYCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
In the new Harper Growing Tree series (see Cummings, above), a Go Dogs, Go! for the '90s. Hurd (Art Dog, 1996, etc.) piles dogs into cars, and allows them to... |
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Sleepy Cadillac |
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Thacher Hurd |
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0060730218 |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–A '50s-era blue Cadillac convertible, tail fins alight, floats by a sleepy child's bedroom window and invites him into its soft snuggly seats for a ride. Powered with dreams, the vehicle floats above the fog into the star- and moonlit night. It travels over the ocean where "the dolphins sing a sleepy song," other drowsy cars circling with it as it travels. Other riders sit back and relax or cavort on car hoods, and finally "all the eyes droop and all the heads nod, and everyone dreams the night away." Then it's back down to the child's bedroom window where he climbs into bed, "soft and warm all around." Surrounded by the soft blues, blacks, and violets of the night sky, the car and its entourage have ample space to ride across full spreads. Hurd's loose, broad strokes, executed in... |
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Mystery on the Docks |
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Edith Thacher Hurd |
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0064430588 |
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Ships within 3-4 days. |
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3-This delightful adventure by author/illustrator Thatcher Hurd (HarperCollins, 1983) comes alive with the sound effects of its waterfront setting, such as the throbbing of a ship's engine as it pulls up to a dock. The hero, an opera loving rat named Ralph, is a short order cook at the diner on Pier 46. When two customers run out without paying, Ralph follows them and finds himself thrown in a cargo hold with Eduardo Bombasto, his favorite opera singer, who is being held for ransom by the villainous rodents from the diner. Narrator John Beach effortlessly handles the voices of all the characters, including the mobster-like Big Al and the humorous thick accent of Eduardo. In the climax of the story, Eduardo sings out a loud and melodious "hallpp!" to get the attention of ... |
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Merry Chase |
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Clement Hurd |
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Book Description
Clement Hurd's books have been beloved by millions of children. From Goodnight Moon to The Runaway Bunny, his books have remained favorites from one generation to the next. This rediscovered classic, originally published in 1941, is now freshly back in print. Readers will delight in following Dog and Cat as they race under ladders, across tables, over people, and through rooms of every kind. With its vibrant palette—the pictures nearly glow—and its energetic illustrations, The Merry Chase is a wild romp from beginning to end.
About the Author
Clement Hurd (1908 1988) spent much of his life illustrating children's books. After studying art in Paris, he began his career as a freelance artist and muralist, then became an illustrator at the... |
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Mama Don't Allow |
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Thacher Hurd |
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0064430782 |
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From AudioFile
One of the joys of picture books on audio is the way that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Here, it is the music that makes the difference in the read-aloud version of MAMA DON'T ALLOW. The wonderful jazzy introductory music matches the loose, easy-going illustrations and sets the tone for this adventure. Tom Chapin's friendly, relaxed voice invites us along, and the format makes it easy to read aloud from the balloons on the pages. Chapin's alligator voices are excellent--a little sly, a little rough, and each one unique. This delightful audiobook takes its story beyond what reading alone can do. W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Johnny Lion's Book (I Can Read Book Series) |
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Edith Thacher Hurd |
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0064442977 |
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Johnny Lion's mother and father are going out hunting. "Be a good little lion," says Mother Lion. "Do not go out of the house." But Johnny has something better to do. He has a brand-new book! "Oh no," he says. "I will not go out of the house. I will read my book all day long." At first he does not read very well. He tries and tries until he can finally read the story. Imagine his surprise when it turns out to be all about a little lion a lot like himself, with parents who go out hunting for something good to eat, just like Johnny's parents. As Johnny reads about Oscar P. Lion's exciting day--escaping a crocodile, trying to hunt, getting lost--he begins to feel like he's the one having the adventures. Every child who first discovers the magic of reading knows what it's like to be absorbed by a new (or old)... |
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Little Mouse's Big Valentine |
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Edith Thacher Hurd |
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0064432815 |
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From Publishers Weekly
This enterprising rodent has trouble finding an ideal--and willing--recipient for his gigantic homemade valentine. PW praised the book's "delightful characterizations and bright, whimsical illustrations." Ages 3-6. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Little Mouse, in an excess of creative enthusiasm, makes a valentine so enormous that no one wants it. Chagrined, he sets out on a journey [to find someone with whom to share his huge red heart]. This beguiling fable is both told and illustrated with disarming simplicity; Hurd's minimal lines are deftly expressive of his hero's subtle feelings, while his rich, watercolor tones make each page a delight. A splendid addition to the Valentine's Day shelf.
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Art Dog |
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Thacher Hurd |
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0060244240 |
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Arthur Dog, guard at Dogopolis Museum of Art and ardent fan of Leonardo Dog Vinci, leads a quiet life--except when the moon is full. On those nights something happens to Arthur. His eyes grow bright and his fur seems to glisten... and soon he is hatted and masked and out on the streets painting secret masterpieces. No one knows who the mysterious Art Dog is, until the night when Brrringggg! the museum alarm goes off, and Arthur finds himself in the middle of a Mona Woofa heist. Can Arthur extricate himself from this terrible predicament and point the paw at the true criminals? Thacher Hurd's wacky story and fabulously splashy illustrations, with witty nods to many famous artists, would dazzle any young reader. Budding art aficionados, especially, will be thrilled to recognize the works of Pablo Poodle, Henri... |
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Art Dog |
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Thacher Hurd |
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Arthur Dog, guard at Dogopolis Museum of Art and ardent fan of Leonardo Dog Vinci, leads a quiet life--except when the moon is full. On those nights something happens to Arthur. His eyes grow bright and his fur seems to glisten... and soon he is hatted and masked and out on the streets painting secret masterpieces. No one knows who the mysterious Art Dog is, until the night when Brrringggg! the museum alarm goes off, and Arthur finds himself in the middle of a Mona Woofa heist. Can Arthur extricate himself from this terrible predicament and point the paw at the true criminals? Thacher Hurd's wacky story and fabulously splashy illustrations, with witty nods to many famous artists, would dazzle any young reader. Budding art aficionados, especially, will be thrilled to recognize the works of Pablo Poodle, Henri... |
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