The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Collection [Hardcover]

Helen Oxenbury (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

THE HELEN OXENBURY Nursery Collection brings together a wealth of nursery stories and rhymes, vividly brought to life by one of today’s foremost illustrators. With newly reproduced artwork, this treasury includes both traditional verses and classic stories, from Sing a Song of Sixpence to Little Red Riding Hood. An instant classic, with lively, humorous illustrations that are sure to win the hearts of very young chiildren.

Praise for The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book:

“An essential part of any young child’s library.”—Parents Magazine

“Oxenbury’s visual style is extraordinarily comfortable and will be enthusiastically welcomed by young listeners.”—School Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–Oxenbury works her magic with a lovely sampling of nursery favorites from three of her earlier titles: Tiny Tim (Delacorte, 1982), Cakes and Custards (Morrow, 1975; o.p.), and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book (Random, 1987; o.p.). This offering includes 5 nonsense verses, 12 nursery rhymes, and 7 well-known tales–just enough variety to provide a satisfying introduction to the genres. Illustrations, while not consistent in style throughout, match the mood of each piece. The stories all feature Oxenbury's trademark winsome pencil-and-watercolor pictures. They include such favorites as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Henny-Penny," and "The Three Little Pigs," and are retold with drama and humor while staying close to the feel of the original versions. Since the selections appear in previously mentioned titles and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book (Morrow, 1987; o.p.), this attractive title might replace older, worn editions or be a consideration for libraries with limited budgets.–Tana Elias, Meadowridge Branch Library, Madison, WI
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr.1. This appealing anthology draws from three previous books: five poems from Tiny Tim--Verses for Children (1981), a dozen rhymes from Cakes and Custard--The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book (1975), and seven tales from The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book (1985). Reduced a bit in size and sheer punch, the images seem softer and prettier than in the earlier volumes, but that doesn't diminish their essential child appeal. Since the original volumes are out of print, libraries may want to make this edition available to a new generation of children and parents. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; First American Edition edition (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037582992X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375829925
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,907,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Nursery Story Book, July 31, 2008

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Kim "Wild about movies" (IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Collection (Hardcover)

This is by far my(and kids )favorite book of nursery stories hands down.It has all the stories you are looking for like Goldilocks and The Three Bears, The Turnip, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Boy, Henny Penny, The Evles and the Shoemaker, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Little Red Riding Hood, and The Little Red Hen. They are not watered down versions of the stories. Yes the woodcutter chopped the wolves head off in Little Red Riding Hood that's how it was told to me and neither of my children have had nightmares from this. This book is a great find and one that should be in a childrens library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helen Oxenbury Nursery Collection, May 16, 2007

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Ruth T. Shapiro (Sandy Spring, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Collection (Hardcover)

A marvelous, can't-be-beat collection of children's stories with beautiful illustrations.
A perfect new baby gift!