Elizabeth Taylor's Nibbles and Me (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Young readers will welcome this fall batch of reissues. Written when she was just 14, Elizabeth Taylor's Nibbles and Me provides an innocent account of the child actress's experiences and her adventures with her pet chipmunk. The memoir first issued in 1946 contains Taylor's original b&w sketches as well as photographs of the two friends together. Chapter titles include "Concerning, Among Other Things, My Most Wonderful Birthday."
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Product Description

In 1946, Elizabeth Taylor -- then fourteen and a major star at MGM -- published a book about her pet chipmunk, Nibbles. With wit, charm, and remarkable skill, she related the adventures and mishaps of her high-spirited friend. She and Nibbles were virtually inseparable during the shooting of National Velvet and other films; in fact the chipmunk almost got to appear in Courage of Lassie -- but he was so well behaved that he didn't look real, and his scene was cut! Recounted here are such stories as the happiest birthday of her life, when she was given King Charles, the horse who was called The Pi in National Velvet, because only Elizabeth could ride him.

Long out of print, this enchanting memoir is available once again with Miss Taylor's original illustrations (including previously unpublished drawings from her private collection), photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Nibbles on and off the set, and a new introduction by the legendary actress. Children will love the story of a girl and her pet; older readers will appreciate the insight into young Elizabeth Taylor's life that this book provides.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689853343
• ISBN-13: 978-0689853340
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #784,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Like Wow... Who Knew?, August 7, 2006

By	Dottie A. Randazzo "reader of everything" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book. Elizabeth Taylor's story is touching and well written. Her illustrations are great also. She's very talented. Every child will love this book. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Elizabeth Taylor's Nibbles and Me, October 2, 2009

By	Jane Bennett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I was glad to get this book.. it came carefully wrapped and on time. I am pleased with the book and glad someone had it so that i could purchase it. I am truly an Elizabeth Taylor fan. in my library it goes with my eclectic collection of days gone by. I also have recently just purchased the original from 1942.

5.0 out of 5 stars Books, June 14, 2009

By	LRY "Lin" (Lebec, CA. USA) - See all my reviews

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A friend told me about this book. It's interesting, an easy read and great for the whole family.