C. S. Lewis considered George MacDonald to be a master of fairy tales, and I agree with him. Seldom have I seen such a fertile imagination that is shown in George MacDonald’s stories. And not all fairy tales have such deep meaning as is shown in these stories either.
If Jesus came to my house… what would I do? A little boy asks himself that question and answers it with great wisdom and in darling rhyme.
Robert McCloskey is one of the most beloved picture book authors of all time, and really, it’s no wonder. His books are full of warmth and gentle humor, sweet pictures and lovable characters. Here is an excellent collection containing several of his best stories.
“Floss” is one of the first herding dog books I ever read, and it is still one of my favorites. It’s just about one of the most charming canine picture books I have ever read.
“Billy and Blaze” is a series of easy read books about a boy and his pony. Billy is a boy who is about 8 and a good rider; Blaze is a fine, brave and intelligent pony. Together, they have many adventures.
The stories are not too “babyish”, and the pencil drawings are sensitive and [...]
“The Duchess Bakes a Cake” is written entirely in rhyme, with the phrase “A lovely light luscious delectable cake!” in it over and over again. The rhythm and rhyme of “The Duchess Bakes a Cake” is utterly charming and my siblings, and all the other little kids who I’ve seen listen to it, loved crying all together, “A lovely light luscious delectable cake!” A very fun read aloud!