The Slant Book [Hardcover]

Peter Newell (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Peter Newell Children's Books

Long before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a generation of children and their parents with hilarious, topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Working over eighty years ago, Newell remains as profoundly enjoyableùand incredibly popularùas ever. Tuttle is proud to be reissuing his three classic works, sure to delight the young and old alike.

In The Slant Book, a go cart, a newsboy, and the force of gravity make for a most excellent adventure in a busy American town. As an added bonus, the book is actually set on a slant!!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Each book has a strong novelty element that makes it instantly attractive". -- Plain Dealer

“What a pleasure to rediscover Newell’s giddy and inventive style.” -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Peter Newell (1862 –1924) began his career painting portraits, using crayons as a medium, before turning to children's book. Besides his own books, Newell illustrated Mark Twain's Innocents Abroad and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. He is the author of the Tuttle Classics The Hole Book, The Slant Book, and The Rocket Book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 52 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804805326
• ISBN-13: 978-0804805322
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #793,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One to read over and over, February 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Slant Book (Hardcover)

The crooked shape of this book gives a clue to what lies within. The Slant Book tells the tale of a boy whose stroller goes careening down a long hill, and the trouble he causes on the way down. The illustrations are great fun, and fill in the gaps where the words get difficult for small children. We've read The Slant Book over and over and never get tired of it. This book is a real pleaser for kids from 3 to 8

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A childrens' book that you'll enjoy reading to them, April 10, 1999

By A Customer

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This review is from: The Slant Book (Hardcover)

This book dates from much earlier this century, both in the art-work and the language. The pictures are distinctive, and very nostalgic for those of us who read our grandparent's chilrdens' books while growing up. The language is challenging, every page containing words such as 'nettled' and 'perambulating'. One of our daughter's favorites, as well as mine.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Children Loved It and Are Reading It to Theirs Now, June 25, 2009

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Aardvark "aardvark" (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Slant Book (Hardcover)

This wonderful reproduction of a classic children's book was a family favorite and one I didn't mind re-reading to my kids over and over. Now they are grown with their own families and are enjoying it just as much. This is a great addition to the home library. Homeschoolers will appreciate the high quality vocabulary and writing (without it being out of reach), paired with delightful illustrations. Children will anticipate the action and laugh out loud.