"Once upon a time there was a Little House way out in the country. She was a pretty Little House and she was strong and well built." So begins Virginia Lee Burton's classic The Little House, winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1942. The rosy-pink Little House, on a hill surrounded by apple trees, watches the days go by, from the first apple blossoms in the spring through the winter snows. Always faintly aware of the city's distant lights, she starts to notice the city encroaching on her bucolic existence. First a road appears, which brings horseless carriages and then trucks and steamrollers. Before long, more roads, bigger homes, apartment buildings, stores, and garages surround the Little House. Her family moves out and she finds herself alone in the middle of the city, where the artificial lights are so bright that the Little House can no longer see the sun or the moon. She often dreams of "the field of daisies and the apple trees dancing in the moonlight." Finally a woman recognizes her and whisks the Little House back to the country where she belongs, they will rejoice. For generations, young readers have been delighted by the whimsical, detailed drawings and happy ending.
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"This engaging picture book clearly presents a wealth of information." (Booklist )
"The pictures are full of life and movement...Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a little house which wins its way into the very center of our heart." (Horn Book )
"The pictures are full of life and movement...Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a little house which wins its way into the very center of our heart." (Horn Book )
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Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.
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Virginia Lee Burton was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for The Little House, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans.
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One of my all time favorite stories,
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bought for daughters for Christmas. Love this story from when I was a kid and they love it too!
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I remember reading this book as a child and it was one of my favorites. I don't recall what happened to my original book, but am thrilled that this book is once again available to share with my nieces and nephews. It teaches children to appreciate, respect, and most of all cherish things from their past. Great bedtime story for children and the illustrations are as wonderful as ever.
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Timeless story,
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Board books are great for little kids who really want to be involved in holding the book and turning pages. Even though the message of the book is too advanced for our toddler, he really enjoys having this book read to him. He likes pointing to the animals and then the cars. Ultimately, I think he'll appreciate the book's message.
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