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The Big Green Book Paperback – April 30, 1990

by Robert Graves (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

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"An orphan boy who finds a big green book of magic in his guardians' attic . . . turns himself into a little old man, defeats his aunt and uncle at cards, and lets a rabbit chase the dog, before turning back into a child".--New York Times Book Review.

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Product Details

Paperback
Publisher: Aladdin Books; FIRST EDITION edition (April 30, 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0689714025
ISBN-13: 978-0689714023
Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 7.2 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,578,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #224579 in Books > Children's Books

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

The End of Rabbit Pies and Sheer Green Magic

By Pippin O' Rohan on October 13, 2011

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

If ever you are in need of a smile, this short children's book by Robert Graves and wonderful illustrations by Maurice Sendak will do the trick. The text is cleverly simplistic and elegant, and the amusing pictures tell it all. When Jack, an unhappy orphaned boy left in the custody of a rather dim aunt and uncle, discovers a large dusty book in the attic, he is able to redress the situation on the home front as well as curing the family dog of a dubious habit by means of a few wise and funny wishes. The last one he makes is bound to make everybody laugh with appreciation. An original and great book for people of all ages who want to grow up to be a kid.

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Wonderful! A book like this probably would not get ...

By Melissa Saylor on March 14, 2015

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

Wonderful! A book like this probably would not get published in 2015. Just my opinion.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

fantastic

By A Customer on January 4, 2000

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

Wish this book would be reprinted! I can't believe it's no longer available. Anything with illustrations by Maurice Sendak is great. It is suspenseful, with sly humor. I read it to many classrooms and kids loved it. Bring it back.

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Favorite Lost Library Book

By Alicia on April 4, 2013

Format: Paperback

I remember this book from the library as a child, and for the longest time thought I had imagined it as I could not find it anywhere. I have looked at used bookstores and open air markets for the tall, thick, green, slightly musty book I treasured so much when I was little. Now I discover it DID exist, but that I cannot purchase it easily. I am disappointed as I would love to read this book as an adult to see if I find it quite as compelling as I did when I was a child. I remember being equally frightened and fascinated by this book, so much so that I would look for it every time we visited the local library. For anyone considering this book for a child, I believe it to be on par with Sendak's "Outside Over There" with magic, imagination, and slightly scary subject matter.

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Wonderful, timeless classic

By D. Judson on March 28, 2013

Format: Paperback

Wonderful, timeless classic that belongs in every young child's bookcase. My parents read it to me and I later learned to read through it's pages. Now in my mid 50s I forgot the title and wondered whatever happened to our family's copy. I mentioned it to my sister and thank goodness she saved it. My only disappointment was that the trick that made him appear to be an old man never worked for me. I need to read it again to make sure that I didn't miss an important step.

Here's the information on our copy.
The Big Green Book
Written by Robert Graves
Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Published by Crowell - Collier Press in 1962

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Love "The Big Green Book"

By Annie D on January 25, 2012

Format: Paperback

This is a really cool book, for kids of all ages! I'm in my 50s and I still feel warm and fuzzy when I remember this book. It IS very witty, and kids and adults can enjoy it together. The illustrations by the great Maurice Sendak are wonderful.

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Best Children's Book Ever

By Ken Roberts on May 6, 1998

Format: Hardcover

I had it as a boy, and I'm 40 - so the 1985 publisher date is much later. I still remember it as my favorite book ever. Now it's lost and I can't even buy one. Waaaaa!!!!!!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

I finally found it listed in amazon

By Korinthos Kackis on September 26, 2008

Format: Paperback

I am 45 and I got this book (in german: das grüne Buch) as a gift when I was seven. I never forgot it. Once, when I was in 3rd grade, I took it to school and our (mathematics) teacher read it out loud during class. The teacher himself was touched by the book and came to me, and assured that it was a very fine book.

I appreciate both artists, Graves and Sendak.

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Magic, as usual

I love Sendak, and this is no exception. Sly, irreverent, and (because it's Graves) not completely kind to anyone involved. Read more

Published on June 22, 2009 by S. Blomgren

Pure Delight

This is truly a wonderful book. I notice it is being reprinted in Spanish, but not in English. Publishers take note and bring this charming book back!

Published on January 13, 2001 by "bookphile"

MY childhood Favorite

I had this as a child and I have looked for years to find a copy to give my niece and nephews. I know they are big readers and I wanted them to have the same experience I had with... Read more

Published on December 10, 1999

The Big Green Book was my favorite childhood book

I loved this book and have never forgotten it. I remember it as a book that you would read while sitting in a secret place on a rainy day. Read more

Published on October 4, 1999

One of the great children's books ever

I too had this when I was a kid, and re-read it so many times that it fell apart. There was something about the wit and charm of both story and illustrations that was just adult... Read more

Published on July 18, 1999

This book should be reprinted!

My daughter received this book as a present when she was about 10 years old. Somehow we lost it in a move. She is now 40 and still talks about it. Read more

Published on December 13, 1998