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56 pp.
| Random
| May, 2005
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TradeISBN 0-375-82730-7$9.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-92730-1$11.99 New ed. (1953, Oxford)
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The original illustrations have been fully colorized in these child-sized, old-fashioned celebrations of the seasons: "The sun is shining bright, / The apple tree has blossoms white, / Spring is here today." Review covers these titles: On a Summer Day and Spring Is Here.
56 pp.
| Random
| January, 2005
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TradeISBN 0-375-82729-3$9.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-92729-8$11.99 New ed. (1945, Walck)
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The original illustrations have been fully colorized in these child-sized, old-fashioned celebrations of the seasons: "The sun is shining bright, / The apple tree has blossoms white, / Spring is here today." Review covers these titles: On a Summer Day and Spring Is Here.
48 pp.
| Random
| April, 2004
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TradeISBN 0-375-82749-8$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-92749-2$$13.99 New ed. (1951, Walck)
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This reassuring story answered the burning question of whether Mr. Small (Policeman Small, Cowboy Small, etc.) had a family. We follow the Smalls through a typical week, including a few surprises such as Papa Small hanging out the wash and cooking Sunday dinner while Mama rests. Not only was he multitalented, he was apparently a man ahead of his time.
Reviewer: Terri Schmitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
February, 1952
40 pp.
| Random
| January, 2004
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TradeISBN 0-375-82748-X$$12.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-92748-4$$14.99 New ed. (1936, Oxford)
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Ann Eliza takes good care of her farm animals; at Easter, they repay the favor with a parade, an egg-filled basket, and gifts (all accomplished despite the goat's pessimism and the rabbit's egotism). The illustrations, originally in brown, orange, and blue, have been tastefully converted to full color, but it's the overlong text that dominates. Contemporary readers may lose patience with this rambling story.
48 pp.
| Random
| May, 2003
|
TradeISBN 0-375-81079-X$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91079-4$$13.99 1938, Walck
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Lois Lenski's charming books about Mr. Small will continue to charm small readers, but did they really need to be colorized? [Review covers these titles: The Little Airplane and The Little Sailboat.]
48 pp.
| Random
| May, 2003
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TradeISBN 0-375-81078-1$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91078-6$$13.99 1937, Walck
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Lois Lenski's charming books about Mr. Small will continue to charm small readers, but did they really need to be colorized? [Review covers these titles: The Little Airplane and The Little Sailboat.]
48 pp.
| Random
| January, 2002
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TradeISBN 0-375-81076-5$$9.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91076-X$$11.99 1948, Crowell
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These new editions have been brightened with full-color treatments. Lois Lenski's charming books will continue to charm small readers. [Review covers these titles: Cowboy Small, The Little Family, The Little Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Noah.]
48 pp.
| Random
| January, 2002
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TradeISBN 0-375-81077-3$$9.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91077-8$$11.99 1932, Doubleday
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These new editions have been brightened with full-color treatments. Lois Lenski's charming books will continue to charm small readers. [Review covers these titles: Cowboy Small, The Little Family, The Little Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Noah.]
32 pp.
| Random
| September, 2002
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TradeISBN 0-375-82264-X$$6.99 1940, Walck
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Recently reissued with the original gray-toned illustrations fully colored, these two books are now available in board book editions, as small and sturdy as their compact little protagonists, Fireman Small and Engineer Small. [Review covers these titles: The Little Fire Engine and The Little Train.]
32 pp.
| Random
| September, 2002
|
TradeISBN 0-375-82263-1$$6.99 1946, Oxford
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Recently reissued with the original gray-toned illustrations fully colored, these two books are now available in board book editions, as small and sturdy as their compact little protagonists, Fireman Small and Engineer Small. [Review covers these titles: The Little Fire Engine and The Little Train.]
48 pp.
| Random
| March, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-375-81073-0$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91073-5$$13.99 1934, Oxford
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The original gray-toned illustrations have been fully colorized in these four books featuring the multitalented Mr. Small, beloved by baby boomers everywhere.
50 pp.
| Random
| March, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-375-81072-2$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91072-7$$13.99 1962, Walck
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The original gray-toned illustrations have been fully colorized in these four books featuring the multitalented Mr. Small, beloved by baby boomers everywhere.
48 pp.
| Random
| November, 2001
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TradeISBN 0-375-81075-7$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91075-1$$13.99 1949, Walck
(3)
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These new editions have been brightened with full-color treatments. Lois Lenski's charming books will continue to charm small readers. [Review covers these titles: Cowboy Small, The Little Family, The Little Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Noah.]
48 pp.
| Random
| November, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-375-81074-9$$11.95
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LibraryISBN 0-375-91074-3$$13.99 1942, Walck
(3)
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These new editions have been brightened with full-color treatments. Lois Lenski's charming books will continue to charm small readers. [Review covers these titles: Cowboy Small, The Little Family, The Little Farm, Mr. and Mrs. Noah.]
56 pp.
| Random
| September, 2000
|
TradeISBN 0-375-81068-4$$9.95 1950, Oxford
(3)
PS
The original gray-toned illustrations have been fully colorized in these four books featuring the multitalented Mr. Small, beloved by baby boomers everywhere.
Reviewer: Terri Schmitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 1950
56 pp.
| Random
| September, 2000
|
TradeISBN 0-375-81069-2$$9.95 1948, Oxford
(3)
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The original illustrations have been fully colorized in these child-sized celebrations of the seasons: "Summer's over / Now it's fall; / Just the nicest / Time of all."
Reviewer: Terri Schmitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 1948
48 pp.
| Random
| September, 2000
|
TradeISBN 0-375-81071-4$$13.95 1940, Walck
(3)
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The original gray-toned illustrations have been fully colorized in these four books featuring the multitalented Mr. Small, beloved by baby boomers everywhere.
48 pp.
| Random
| September, 2000
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TradeISBN 0-375-81070-6$$13.95 1946, Oxford
(3)
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The original gray-toned illustrations have been fully colorized in these four books featuring the multitalented Mr. Small, beloved by baby boomers everywhere.
Reviewer: Terri Schmitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 1947
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