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Special Happenings

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i read this book as a child, as it was part of the third-grade curriculum when i was there, say, thirteen years ago. one story in particular, the title of which i cannot remember, struck me so especially that i decided last week to look for this anthology of charming children's stories. the art, i can clearly recall, is rather psychedelic & avant-garde, definitely made to appeal to a baby-boom generation of peter max-ed educators & parents. it's really a shame that this book is out of print, because it would do well to shape young minds with timeless themes & topics, of which they will become more familiar as they grow up, & returning to this unique collection of stories again & again, they will understand how important it is, indeed, to keep certain books, certain 'special happenings' in our lives & families.

I have always wanted this book, it was amazing. I remember at the end of the school year my teacher let me pick out books that I could have and read and I picked Special Happenings. The book is timeless and unforgettable. The stories and illustrations are phenomenal. With time my mom made us (my siblings and myself), throw away old toys and books. I regretted that to date. There was another book for the following grade level that was wonderful as well and I am not able to remember what the title of that one was. I hope their are some in stock soon so I can again reread it and possibly share it with my children if the Lord blesses me with some one day!