Tales for the Perfect Child (Library Binding)

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In PW 's words, "Chess's pictures of anthropomorphic bears, imaginatively attired, do justice to these . . . fiendish inventions--trenchant stories of the ways adopted by boys and girls beside whom even really rotten children would seem perfect." Ages 8-12.
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"Wickedly delightful tales." -- -- The Horn Book --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Bt Bound (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613168569
• ISBN-13: 978-0613168564
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,028,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious look at the world through the eyes of children, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tales for the Perfect Child (Beech Tree Chapter Books) (Paperback)

Our entire family has delighted in this humorous look at the world through the eyes of Florence's children. Her witty tales made us literally laugh out loud. Our twin daughters saw a little of themselves in each of her richly drawn characters.Forence's insights are obviously gleaned from the experiences of a parent and a keen observation of the tactics that children employ to move mountains of obstacles to their own will. This little book will always be one of our favorites .

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A silly book that can be used as an easy-read for upper elem, October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tales for the Perfect Child (Beech Tree Chapter Books) (Paperback)

This is a silly book that can be used as an easy-read for upper elementary students who have difficulty reading. The stories are short and conquerable for children who can read at about a thrid grade level. The content of the stories are not damaging to a child's understanding of behavior and they will not serve as a poor model for behavior (as some extreme reviews have suggested) - they are just silly and fun...and suitable to an older child's sense of humor.

5.0 out of 5 stars A "children's book" that is really for adults, April 28, 2001

By A Customer

A delightful, humorous book - meant to be read by adults! While we as adults recognize our past tendencies in each of these delightful, and very mischievous children, it is a reminder for us about how we perpetuate behaviors in children. A MUST READ for parents!