(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Beth Krusch & Joe Krusch. Norton's five classic novels (and one short story) about a miniature family are collected here in one hefty volume that, at over one thousand pages, the Borrowers themselves would have trouble maneuvering. The Krusches' original black-and-white drawings bring the Borrowers' world to life.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Diana Stanley & Diana Stanley. This fiftieth-anniversary book is a lovely gift edition with the illustrations from the original British version, a letter and drawing by Mary Norton, and an informative foreword by critic and historian Leonard S. Marcus.

Reviewer: Terri Schmitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: December, 1953

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Vernon Grant & Vernon Grant. Over two dozen paintings of Santa Claus by legendary commercial illustrator Grant (an introduction notes that he enjoyed drawing Santa more than any other subject) are paired with Christmas-themed writings, some well known, including the lyrics to "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." The reproductions are top quality, but this book will be of more interest to nostalgic adults and art students than to kids.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Erik Blegvad. The classic tale is reissued here with Eric Blegvad's original interior illustrations and new cover art by Marla Frazee.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: December, 1957