The Little House Book & Cd: A Caldecott Award Winner (Read-Along)

Burton, Virginia Lee

ISBN 10: 0618916512 ISBN 13: 9780618916511

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2007

Synopsis

The little house first stood in the country, but gradually the city moved closer and closer.

About this title

From the Author:

Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burton's books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic children's picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW.

From Booklist:

A pretty little house is nestled in the countryside. As the seasons change and the years go by, the little house finds itself in the city, surrounded by elevated trains and skyscrapers. Salvation comes when the great-great-granddaughter of the original owner moves the home back to the country, where it belongs. Burton’s 1943 Caldecott Medal Award winner is capably read by Hammond in clear tones and a steady pace. Background sounds, including chirping birds, crickets, and honking horns, complement the changing setting, while country-style music changes tempo as life around the little house reaches a hectic pace. Page-turn cues are optional; a door knock signals a page turn. This delightful read-along package includes a paperbound book and a bonus track featuring Burton’s Maybelle the Cable Car. Preschool-Grade 3. --Linda Sawyer

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0618916512
• ISBN 13: 9780618916511
• Binding: Audio Cassette
• Number of pages: 44