Robert the Rose Horse [Hardcover]

Joan Heilbroner (Author), P.D. Eastman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 12, 1962 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Illus. in color. An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Amusing story and the illustrations add greatly to the humor."--School Library Journal.  

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Illus. in color. An allergy to roses causes this city horse many problems until, one time, his sneezes save the day.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (February 12, 1962)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394800257
• ISBN-13: 978-0394800257
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Horses

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert the Rose Horse pleases two generations, March 30, 2000

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L. Notley (Oakville, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robert the Rose Horse (Hardcover)

This book is my absolute favorite children's book. I have my original copy, and read it to my 21 month old almost every day. He loves Robert, and yells "Bless you Robert!" after every sneeze. I am so glad to see its been reissued and available, as I want to buy it for my friends' children.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids ., July 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Robert the Rose Horse (Hardcover)

this has got to be the best book for kids My friends kids love this book . I have bought it for other friends that have kids and they also love it. It is so good for one reason is younger kids can get into the part where Robert starts to sneeze. . . The older kids can take part in reading the book with you . That was always the best part of reading with chirlden . I'm so glad you have this book and I will be getting for my friends kids. Thank you again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good News for Concerned Parents, June 10, 2007

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S. Jones (SLC, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Robert the Rose Horse (Hardcover)

I am so sad that people are turned away from this book because of the dated depiction of guns... it is such a fabulous book that I remember from my childhood as one of my favorites, and I think you'll be relieved to know that I don't remember a single gun in the book. I'm sure you wouldn't want to force the concepts of arms into your child's mind, but it ISN'T related to the story, and it absolutely did not stick for me. I remember a fantastic little horse who had a bad case of allergies, and I loved him. There's no violence in the book, so maybe it's a breath of fresh air nowadays. Please consider this book for your kids! It is timeless, and I know I will share it with mine someday.