Stories for Free Children (Mcgraw-Hill Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Letty Cottin Pogrebin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1983 | Series: Mcgraw-Hill Paperbacks

A collection of short stories, fables, and fairy tales emphasizing non-sexist, multi-racial, multi-cultural themes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; 1st pbk. ed edition (September 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070503982
• ISBN-13: 978-0070503984
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories for everyone, March 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Stories for free children (Hardcover)

Compiled by a founding editor of Ms. Magazine, this book is a refreshing alternative to the mass market pap that passes for children's literature today. This collection includes the classic "Ira Sleeps Over" and the original version of Toni and Slade Morrison's "The Big Box." You'll also find tons of poetry, illustrations, fables, and historical pieces.

While loosely related to the album "Free to Be--You and Me," this book is probably best enjoyed by a slightly older age group--eight to early teens or so.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Every kid should have a copy., November 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Stories for free children (Hardcover)

This book belonged to my older sister when we were growing up in the 80's. I had no concept of feminism or discrimination at the time. I just loved the stories and read the entire book over and over again. The whole book is fun, funny, and non- preachy. As a kid, I liked the illustrations and the fun role models-- again, this was way before I even knew of the concept of "role models". It's a great thing to have around for kids to teach them values without smacking them over the head with Important Lessons.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is your child free? Are you?, February 11, 2008

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Quinn E. Gorges (Mexico City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stories for Free Children (Mcgraw-Hill Paperbacks) (Paperback)

I loved this book as a kid. I still love it. Beautiful writing, illustrations, and really positive content make this book a wonderful addition to any child or adult's library.