I Love My Little Storybook [Hardcover]

Anita Jeram (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Celebrate the joy of reading—and savor the art of the award-winning Anita Jeram at her best.

An eager little bunny lies on the grass and opens his book, and within moments, the story he’s reading comes alive in fascinating detail. As the bunny reads on—lazing back against a tree root—Anita Jeram quietly ushers children inside the pages of a fanciful story. Exquisite watercolors capture a classic storybook world of enchanted forests, gentle lions, stomping giants, and sleeping princesses, offering just a glimpse of the any adventures waiting to be discovered through the magic of books.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In this celebration of reading, a giddy brown and white rabbit capers through the woods, singing the praises of his little storybook. From the way his book looks and feels, to the places he can go in it, to the fantastical characters he can meet, the bookworm bunny thoroughly enjoys his tiny tome. Anita Jeram, illustrator of Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You, brings to life another lovable bunny in this jaunty romp. The playful illustrations show friendly lions, a vibrant lake, and a tree-palace where Beauty lies sleeping while unicorns graze below. Unfortunately, the narrative is rather insipid, and the rabbit's repeated accolades are cloying. Children may be able to get beyond that more easily than their parents, and everyone should enjoy the concept of adventuring through the magic of the written (and illustrated) word. (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

Delivering a similar message to Kristine O'Connell George's Book! (reviewed October 1), Jeram's (Kiss Good Night) story stars a bunny who waxes rapturous about the delights of his favorite book. "I love the way it looks. I love the way it feels. I love the places I can go to in my storybook," he says, neatly encapsulating a preschooler's delight in both the sheer physical appeal of a book ("I love to make its pages flick so I can feel the breeze") as well as the characters and setting. But it's Jeram's winsome watercolors that float this lightweight, agreeable tale. In a nifty visual metaphor, the bunny sets his book down on a nearby branch and steps through a door in a tree; he simultaneously leaves behind a world of framed vignettes for that of full-bleed spreads in pastel washes, and a gentle adventure follows. He encounters such creatures as a frog prince, a not very scary giant (only his shoes and striped socks are visible) and some fetching fairies (tiny white rabbits and a white rat with wings). The story's conclusion may not be dramatic, but it offers plenty of appeal to the preschool set. Ages 2-5.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (February 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763616982
• ISBN-13: 978-0763616984
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,146,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SOFT COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS AND A SIMPLE TEXT, May 3, 2002

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Love My Little Storybook (Hardcover)

Young eyes will widen as they discover what a little bunny finds between the covers of his storybook. He is entranced with the places that he is able to visit through the pages of his colorful book.

First he journeys to a magic forest filled with his favorite flowers, very special friends, and even an approachable lion.

He also likes his storybook because he can pick it up whenever he wishes for another adventure and surprise.

Intended for the youngest of readers, here is an introduction to the joys of books sure to kindle children's imaginations. Soft color full-page illustrations enhance the simple text.

- Gail Cooke

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!, August 9, 2006

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physical therapist "Wendy" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love My Little Storybook (Hardcover)

My daughter received this book when she was 6 months old. She is now 4, and it has been one of her favorites for the past 3 1/2 years! It is an adorable story with beautiful pictures. Any little girl would love it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Adventure, April 10, 2007

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Kara "Ike" (Liverpool, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Love My Little Storybook (Hardcover)

Anita Jeram's book, I Love My Little Storybook, is a favorite of my 6-year-old son. The illustrations are magical and whimsical. As a reader or a listener, it's easy to wish yourself into this magical world of adventure. It's a wonderful bedtime story and has become a favorite to give as a gift to other children and expectant mothers.