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A young lad on a fearless journey in search of his mother
Maurice Sendak's "Mommy?" is an interesting pop-up book which deals with a young lad dressed in blue and red attire who encounters some strange creatures in search of his mother. Among the creatures that this lad encounters as he enters a haunted house, we have a wolf-man, a Frankenstein's monster, a Bride of Frankenstein, a mummy, and a goblin. Each of these individuals are addressed the following question, "Mommy?" Some of the monsters try to scare and impale the lad, but not only is the lad not scared, he pulls some rather amusing jokes, mostly consisting of the disfiguring of their protective coverings.

Amazing!
I've been a Sendak junkie since I was a kid. His books have always been among my vary favorites, and I'm happy to say they're among my kids' favorites as well. I also love pop-ups, so I was really escited to learn about this book. And I must say, my expectations have been surpassed.
Wow!Amazingly intricate Pop-up Book.
My kids and I love pop-up books, and I love paper engineering and building castles and palaces out of paper.When I read this book, I was amazed at how intricate the pop-ups were.Whereas most pop-up books may have 5 or so different pieces of paper on each page, this book has what looks to be 3 to 5 times that number of different small pieces of paper that all interconnect and make an amazing picture.I can't believe they were able to produce this book for the retail price!Surely it can't be by machine?Anyways, your kids will love it, although younger ones will need help closing the pages so that the pieces don't get mangled.I might buy 2 - one for the kids to read and probably destroy, and 1 for my collection.Highly recommended if you love pop-up books! ... Read more

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Great Book
I read this book to my daughter and son and they loved it.It is my daughter's favorite book.This author is very created in taking you into a different world.Very science fiction.

A classic that transcends time
This was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. Now that I am a mother, I am thrilled to be able to share this very same story with my own daughter and watch her eyes light up with excitement every time we read it together. My daughter absolutely loves all the colorful, interesting illustrations throughout the book that accompany the equally colorful story. The little imp Max appeals to her "devilish" side, and she laughs with glee as max dons his wolf suit and chases after the dog or as he swings from the vines and marches under the moonlight with the "wild things". This is a book that she really enjoys taking an active part in. How cute it is when she pretends to be one of the wild things...roaring her own little roar and showing her "terrible claws" right along with the story. It is such a wonderful message, too. Max takes an imaginary trip to "Where the Wild Things Are" after being sent to bed without his supper, but even though he becomes King of All Wild Things, he learns that there's nothing more comforting in life than being where he is loved no matter what. And when he "returns" to his room and finds his supper waiting for him, he knows he is truly loved. Such a beautiful story related in a way that both children and adults can relate to.

All-time favorite
If my family were to be stranded on a desert island with only 1 picture book, I'd choose this one. It was my favorite when I was a kid, and is now my daughters' favorites. Why? Well, the illustrations, to begin with. Wonderfully detailed and funny, my kids spend several minutes looking over each. My favorite part is the sequence of Max's room turning into a forest.
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TooToo Small
Although Mr. Sendak's books are wonderful, This collection, the Nutshell Library is totally impractical. The books are so small that they are disappointing. I bought the books for my 2 year old grandson and they are of no use because of the size. It would be helpful, if in describing the collection, the size of the books were mentioned.
Paddle Once, Paddle Twice, Paddle Chicken Soup with Rice
Poetry?Well, maybe not laureate stuff, but great none-the-less.Rhyming?Cadence?Fun?Silly word games?Characters too good to forget, even if you don't know Sendak's other work - these tiny books are the way to nighttime pleasantries with your children.You will love reading them and they will love memorizing them just for the fun of it.Then they can read them back to you.Learning the months is a delight, with appropriate drawings and word descriptions for each time of the year.The Nutshell Library is in the `save forever, or until I have a child' box of both my children. And I can't wait for a grandchild to whom I may read these tiny gems!
Great for preschoolers and beginning readers
I love "The Nutshell Libraray" books. Sendak shows that very simple stories can be funny, charming, and clever.(Okay, so "Pierre" is pretty strange but I can have a sense of humor about it.)Pairing this set of stories with the DVD "Where the Wild Things Are...and other Maurice Sendak Stories" would be a terrific present for an early reader who could listen to the songs and then read the books.I am sure most kids would had "Where The Wild Things Are" read to them by kindergarten but "The Nutshell Library" is a worthy addition to any family's collection as well. ... Read more

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When asked, Maurice Sendak insisted that he was not a comics artist, but an illustrator. However, it's hard to not notice comics aspects in works like Read more

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Another essential and timeless classic!
I have to admit that I never really "got" all the hype about "Where the Wild Things Are".Sure the drawings were great, but the story never really drew me in.Now that I've seen and read "In the Night Kitchen" I am the biggest Sendak fan!The beauty of this particular story is that you can start reading it to your child at any age.The rhythm and cadence make it a perfect read aloud bedtime store.The drawings are amazing -- reminiscent of "Little Nemo In Slumberland".
Strange, but my son's favorite
When we first got this book, I was skeptical. The story is a bit surreal. But my child LOVES it! He loves the chants, and I think he likes it being a dreamscape, it gives him something new to think about. He insists on it every night! Sendak has touched the pulse of children again, though to adults it may just look strange.

On Heavy Rotation
I just bought this book for my [...] son and we love it. I am actually jealous that I did not get to experience this book as a child with an unlimited imagination. However, it did not take me long to suspend my adult mind and fall 'into the night kitchen'. This is a fantastical adventure via a dream had by "mickey" the main character of the story. Mickey must help these bakers make the morning cakes!He does so in a series of what may seem like bizarre events. First he falls from his bed into the (beautifully illustrated)night kitchen, into the vat of batter being turned by the bakers and into ( OH NO!) the mickey oven! It took me about two reads to find a lyrical flow that was comfortable for me, as I found it a little choppy at first, however it never seemed to bother my little guy. Prior to getting this book for our son , I had no idea that it was stirring up a little controversy. It would be a shame for someone to pass on this book because reviews deemed it odd or non sensical or (dare I say) immoral, b/c we all know by now Mickey is nude. The best treasure we could give to any child is a collection of books, this book is definitely a gem in that treasure. It is currently on heavy rotation along with Where the Wild things are, Strega nona, and I stink ! ... Read more

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EXCELENT!
I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old girl, both loved it.

A Story for the Ages
My two sons absolutely loved this book. They liked the idea of going "where the wild things are" and the book inspired a lot of play in our house. The book nicely balances the child's need for imaginative thinking with a sense of limits, and the pleasures of home. The illustrations clearly make this book great, because they provide a launch pad for this imaginary place. This is one of a handful of books that will bond you with your child for the rest of your lives. Don't miss that opportunity!
Spanish, Yes! English, Yes! French, NO!
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All primary teachers should own a copy!
I've used "Chicken Soup with Rice" to teach the months of the year to my kindergartners for the past two years, and they LOVE it.Each month, I print that month's poem on chart paper, and we listen to the Carole King recording (they clamor for the "Really Rosie" soundtrack) before looking for words we know.By the end of the year even my lowest readers are recognizing words all over the place!Lots of fond first-grade memories of my own with this book as well.Can't recommend it highly enough.

Great!
Thise people who left poor feedback did not read the listing ahead of time.It states that the book is small right on the first page here on Amazon.This book is fantastic no matter what size.Kids love a book that fits in their hands nicely.Need to share it with a crowd then give them all a copy or write the months poem on a chart.Just had to speak up as this book deserves better feedback by far!

awesome book poor size
This is one of the best children's books ever written but it is a mini version of the book and was not portrayed as one.It is over priced for the product.I sent an email regarding my bewildermentto Amazon and got no response. ... Read more

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Not suitable for young children
My daughter loves the Nutcracker ballet and I thought it would be good for her to know the full story behind it (I had never heard it myself).The previous reviews and comments on the beautiful illustrations led me to believe this would be a great choice for my 5 year old daughter.
Nutcracker Lover
Excellent book and an all time favorite for Christmas or any time...............The needed companion for the ballet !

A book they will remember
This book is beautiful! I received the first edition as a Christmas gift as a child. I cherished it, reading it over and over again. Sendak's illustrations and Hoffman's engaging story are still vivid in my memory. I bought two copies of this re-issue, one for my 3-year-old son and one for my 4-year-old niece. This is what all children's books should aspire to. A wonderful gift for any child. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This is the first I Can Read Book ever, and the first of five classic Little Bear books, expressly designed for beginning readers. Elsa Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak teamed up to create these simple stories that are deeply comforting and lovingly playful. In one story, "Birthday Soup," Little Bear cannot find his mother and presumes she has forgotten his birthday. With the prospect of guests arriving and no cake in sight, he sets out to make birthday soup (all his friends like soup). Just as the gathering is sitting down for soup, Mother Bear shows up with a big, beautiful birthday cake. "I never did forget your birthday, and I never will," she says to her son as he hugs her leg. In "Little Bear Goes to the Moon," Little Bear declares that he will fly to the moon in his new space helmet. Mother Bear tells him to be back by lunch, and he is. The gentle, teasing repartee between Little Bear and his mother will delight young readers, and the spacious layout and large type will encourage them to keep on reading! Read more

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Little Bear
Dear Else Minarik,
BESTYET!
Such happy stories.My daughter learned to read with this book. My son have learning difficulties due to a heart condition and this book motivates him.
An all-time favorite
Little Bear is a book of four simple stories for beginning readers about Little Bear and his mother.In the first story, "What Will Little Bear Wear?," Little Bear's mother helps him find something to wear to keep him warm outside in the snow.In "Birthday Soup," Little Bear thinks his mother has forgotten his birthday and decides to make birthday soup for his friends.As they sit down to eat their soup, Mother Bear comes in with a birthday cake and tells him that she did not forget his birthday, and never will."Little Bear Goes to the Moon," features Little Bear going on a pretend trip to the moon wearing his new space helmet.Mother Bear has lunch waiting for him when he returns.In the last story, "Little Bear's Wish," Mother Bear tells Little Bear a bedtime story about all of the adventures he has had, providing a nice culmination to the book.
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Good book
The person who received this book as a gift loves the plays in it for their class.

great theatre resource, plays fun just to read too
Coleman A. Jennings was a professor of mine at the University of Texas at Austin, and this collection was a required textbook for his class. Instead of selling back the book when the semester was over, I kept it, because the plays are such good ones. As the Booklist review says, the anthology includes original plays as well as adaptations of well-known folk and fairy tales. Pretty Good
This book has many different and interesting plays for kids of all ages. Though, for most of them you need a lot of people, they are still pretty good. Thats why I give it 4 stars. ... Read more

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Everyone loves little bear!
This book is beautifully written and little bear illustrations are classic!The book is small, so it works best when reading to just one or two children.A great book for preschool age children.

Strange story
I love all the other Little Bear books in her series but this one was strange.I'm sure that 30 years ago it wouldn't have seemed odd to tell your child a story about kisses being passed from one person to another but in today's age it just left a strange feeling with me esp at the part where the skunks kept kissing eachother back & forth.At least they get married at the end of the story.I took it back to the libray.Glad I didn't buy it.I own all the others she wrote however and love them.

A wonderful book for bedtime
My son, 2 1/2, loves Little Bear from the cartoons on Noggin and was thrilled that we found these books to read to him.He often selects this book (or one of the other Minarik books) from his bookcase at bedtime for my wife or I to read to him.The stories are brief but entertaining and the illustrations are rich and engaging.The books are a bit flimsy and I would prefer that they be available in a more durable format but that is a minor issue compared to the wonderful content of these books. ... Read more

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Fun For Kids
This tape is well orchestrated and narrated. My first grade class loves to read the book and listen at the same time. I recommend it!

very pleased
I am so happy I bought this book on tape. My daughter is very entertained with it. We commute together every day. She really enjoys the story about the little girl with the sign on her door. It is actually pretty funny. I would recommend it to anyone!!!

"Please don't go, we'll eat you up, we love you so!"
I personally never liked Sendak's WTWTA.Or In the Night Kitchen.Or Chicken Soup with Rice.Or anything ever illustrated or written by him.So, I'm not a fan.Got it?Read more

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Who's in charge
This book is a wonderful example of Sendak's recent (later) style.It is not so appealing, perhaps, as "Where The Wild Things Are," but it still wonderfully detailed, both fun and moving.And Kuchner's text, though much less interesting, is a good version of the text of the original children's opera on which the book is based.But that is the problem. Where are the names of composer Hans Krasa or playwright Adolf Hoffmeister?The opera, although written earlier, is most famous for being performed at the Terezin concentration camp.The children were mostly killed after the final performances, and Krasa himself was murdered shortly afterward at Auschwitz.Not only does the book not tell this story.It doesn't even seem to know that the work was created, not by Sendak and Kushner, but by Krasa and Hoffmeister.Although the opera is being revived this year by the New York City Opera, again the posters mention Sendak and Kushner but not the original creators.This does not mean that the book is not wonderful, as I expect will be this year's performance of the opera.But what about the creators and original performers, most of whom died for the work?

Another Gift from Maurice Sendak
My six-year-old home-schooled son is picky when it comes to books. He loves "Where the Wild Things Are" so I checked this out of the library. We read it at least a dozen times before it had to be returned and he keeps talking about it. The words roll off the tongue, though the story has that dark element (like Roald Dahl's stories) that challenges your own comfort . The pictures are a feast. And though the kids don't know it yet, the historical setting has been planted so that when we study WWII later, they might remember the little children with the gold stars. So now I must buy a copy. Hope you and your family will enjoy it too. Thank you, Mr. Kushner & Mr. Sendak.

Nothing ever works out neatly...
A book sorely in need of annotation.Retold by Tony Award winning playwrite Tony Kushner and illustrated with grace and aplomb by Maurice Sendak (the thinking kid's illustrator), the tale of "Brundibar" is retold in an entirely new format.Originally an opera performed by the children of Terezin (a Nazi concentration camp) for those Germans who had to be convinced that everything was just ducky in the camps.The children were, needless to say, killed after the final performance of this piece, and so the opera is as light-hearted as it is chilling.In the plot, two children attempt to find fresh milk for their ailing mother.Only milk will do.But they are chased away by the nasty Hitler look-alike, Brundibar, and must gather their forces (some 300 children or so) to face up to the bully.Read more

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Read this!
This is the last of the four Mrs Piggle-Wiggle books, but it was probably my favourite when I was little - I loved horses as a little girl, and these stories include a pony. My parents read the Mrs Piggle-Wiggle books when they were kids, and these books have been a family tradition. A children's classic
I grew up reading the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series. I loved every single story and I still remember them vividly. They may be a little dated but the lessons are still current and they are still very amusing.

Excellent book. I'm ordering them for my daughter!
I remember sitting in the library when I was little reading Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books over and over again.I loved everyone one of her "cures" and now that I have a daughter of my own I want her tohave her own copies of these classics from my childhood. ... Read more

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Like all best friends, George and Martha do everything together--go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything. No matter that they happen to be gigantic hippopotami, they learn the same lessons humans do about the ups and downs of true friendship. George and Martha teach each other (and adoring readers) that even in a close friendship, privacy is important, practical jokes can sometimes backfire, and among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best laid plan.Read more

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We love George and Martha!
This book is wonderful because it contains ALL of the George and Martha stories.The stories are funny and sweet.We've given this book many times as a gift.

hysterical, cute and witty collection of stories about two best friends...
This pair of large, friendly, well-dressed hippopotemi is a throwback to some of the happiest days of my childhood.Though, these stories are short and to-the-point, they actually carry powerful and compelling messages about friendship and life.This is evident in how these two large creatures treat and interact with one another.Not only are the pictures hysterical, the stories last with you for a lifetime.I am thinking, in particular, about "Split Pea Soup," the story about Martha and her obsession with preparing soup that George just doesn't want to eat anymore.I am sure this is a dilemma that people, young and old, can relate to!I am so glad that they put this collection together, with a forward by Maurice Sendak.I reccomend this to readers, young and old.

One of my favorite childhood books
I don't remember watching the tv series, but I do remember that this was one of my favorite books as a child. ... Read more

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good stories - slightly awkward format
My 2 1/2 year old asks for these stories every night right now.The stories are mighty fine - if sort of retro - (mother bear is always baking cakes while father bear is off working) but in this case, I'm willing to overlook it because the tone is very sweet.This edition is a bit awkward - the pages are rather small and scrunched together.Still, a good buy.

12 charming tales for Little Bear fans (and their children)
Else Minarik's Little Bear is a gentle soul -- a bear cub who is a loving son to his parents, an affectionate charge to his grandparents and a good friend to Owl, Cat, Hen, Duck and Emily, the little girl who visits in the summer. The stories are filled with quiet humor, affection and imagination as Little Bear and his friends celebrate birthdays, play games, meet new friends and explore their neighborhood. Your young child will love these stories. remarkable value for Little Bear fans (and their children)
Else Minarik's Little Bear is a gentle soul -- a bear cub who is a loving son to his parents, an affectionate charge to his grandparents and a good friend to Owl, Cat, Hen, Duck and Emily, the little girl who visits in the summer.The stories are filled with quiet humor, affection and imagination as Little Bear and his friends celebrate birthdays, play games, meet new friends and explore their neighborhood.Your young child will love these stories.Read more

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Another good Primer from Ms. Minarik - a review of "Little Bear's Friend"
I am amazed at the sort of complex storytelling that Ms. Minarik can accomplish with fairly simple words.[Why can't more modern authors accomplish the same?!?]
charming beginning reader
These stories about Little Bear and his friend Emily are a charming introduction to the world of reading for beginners. Little Bear is a sweet child to his mother and father and a good friend to Duck, Hen, Owl and Cat. Minarik's simple narrative will be easy enough for early readers, and Sendak's illustrations will hold their attention.The four stories are: Little Bear and Emily, about the friends' meeting; Duck, Baby Sitter; The Party at Owl's House, in which Lucy falls from a tree; and "Your Friend, Little Bear", about Little Bear's coping when Emily goes away for the school year.

A wonderful rediscovery!
I just found this book in a used book store recently and I am thrilled!I remember Little Bear so well from childhood.I bought the book and it proudly sits on my shelf waiting for the day when I have a child to share it with.Read more

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Editorial Review

Those alligators really do get around! Whether they're entertaining elephants, making macaroni, having headaches, or throwing tantrums, the rascally reptiles are never napping! Maurice Sendak's alphabet book will have young "readers" reciting their ABC's in no time. The three-color illustrations endear these quite quarrelsome critters to readers' hearts. Mom, Dad, and Junior are brimming with personality; the collective images create a complete picture of the nutty--yet remarkably familiar--household. Somehow, these likable lizards manage to capture the foibles and peculiarities of human nature better than many bipeds ever could. Yet beneath their very vain and sometimes shockingly spoiled surface, the friendly fanged creatures have a charm that no one can resist. Sendak, beloved author-illustrator of such classics as Read more

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Sweet Memories
When I read this book, I just can't help but sing the song from the Really Rosie TV special back in the 80's. (I also bought the CD.) It is a favorite of mine, of my grown children, and sure to become a favorite of their children for whom I bought it.Charming illustrations, clever content and a fun way to learn the alphabet.

An ABC book fit for wild things
Maurice Sendak's Alligators All Around: An Alphabet portrays a family of three alligators through the ups and downs of daily life in their household.Not a traditional narrative, the personalities of the alligator family emerge in a series of humorous vignettes associated with each letter of the alphabet."D" shows the child grudgingly helping his father "doing dishes"; "G" shows the family enjoying each other's company "getting giggles"; "T" shows the child "throwing tantrums," which may be the cause for "H" showing the parents in bed with cold compresses "having headaches."Each letter receives one page, with three-color illustrations appearing in boxed panels.Sendak's unique style comes through, with the alligator parents showing shades of "wild things" and the alligator child marching across the pages like Max.Beneath the illustrations, an uppercase serif letter appears in the lower-left corner along with the associated phrase of words starting with the letter.Children will love the small size of the book (approximately 5"x7") and will notice the relationship between the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make in words.

Alligator antics
This is an alphabet book featuring alligators drawn by Maurice Sendak.Each letter has the alligators doing some activity, such as getting giggles for "g" or throwing tantrums for "t".The book is cute and not scary.It has about 60 words. ... Read more

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We love Litte Bear
Our family adores Little Bear.These are great read aloud books and it works well to say - well, we can read this much now because it is subdivided. It will grow with your child, as it is a simple chapter book.

A great value on wonderful stories
These stories are engaging and very well written for little children.My son, who is 2 1/2, loves Little Bear and was very happy that we had books about him to read in addition to watching the cartoons on Noggin.The set has a variety of brief stories that are appropriate for small children's attention span and awareness levels.The only minor issue we have with these books is that they are a bit fimsy but that is a very minor issue given their wonderful content.

Little Bear is a Heart Warmer!
Ever since I was a little girl I've enjoyeed the Little Bear series of books. These short stories have a timeless charm that enchant both reader and listener. The stories bring to life the thoughts and experiences ofyoung children through the main character, Little Bear,with his friends andfamily. Meeting a new friend, exploring the moon, visiting grandparents,waiting for a parent to return home from a business tripand listening tostories are some of the topics for these beautifully written stories. Onceagain I've learned to love these books all over again with my daughter. Her name is Emily and she loves hearing her name when the stories are readto her! These are wonderful stories that are just the right length for bedtime reading. Enjoy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bears    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fathers and sons    5. Fiction    6. Mothers and sons    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Animal stories    9. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

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Oh, that naughty boy! No matter what his parents say, Pierre just doesn't care.Read more

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I care
This is delightful tale that I was blessed to discover in the first place, and doubly blessed to rediscover all these years later.

Good Easy Reader -- Not Much For Storyline
Might be good for an early reader, as many phrases are repetitious; however, my daughter grew bored with the 'story'.Maybe we were expecting too much?Also, the price for a 5" by 4" paperback seemed excessive.

Excellent catuionary tale; funny and lively
Not too many children's authors could get away with a story in which a bad little boy is eaten up by a lion, but Sendak handles this potentially unsettling story line with a master's touch.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Family - Parents    4. Juvenile literature    5. Nonsense verses    6. Nonsense-verses    7. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / Humorous    9. Other prose: from c 1900 -