cdhotwing's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
johnbeeler's review against another edition
5.0
"The world is so you have something to stand on."
"The sun is so it can be a great day."
Cosi loves doing the actions associated with the definitions ("noses are to rub" or "ears are to wiggle."). I have never grown tired of reading this.
"The sun is so it can be a great day."
Cosi loves doing the actions associated with the definitions ("noses are to rub" or "ears are to wiggle."). I have never grown tired of reading this.
katieckb's review against another edition
3.0
This is a short children’s picture book that gives definitions to common words that young kids may use and used in contexts with which they would be familiar (e.g. hand, earth, dirt)
eurueta's review against another edition
5.0
"dogs are to kiss people" / "children are to love"
La ternura, la inocencia, las ilustraciones. El combo Ruth Krauss y Maurice Sendak es demasiado perfecto. En fin, este es el único diccionario que importa.
La ternura, la inocencia, las ilustraciones. El combo Ruth Krauss y Maurice Sendak es demasiado perfecto. En fin, este es el único diccionario que importa.
takethyme's review
5.0
This small book with its celery green cover and whimsical but simple drawings is a must-have for the adult with young children. My 1969 copy has fanciful black and white penned drawings with barn-red ink to describe what is going on. I understand that Ms. Krauss had children make suggestions and revisions before completing this little novelty. And with the exception of one minor issue with matches, the content is still up-to-date.
Anyone with young ones will realize in a heartbeat that the wordage comes from children:
"Arms are to hug with." Of course!
"Rugs are so dogs have napkins." Who knew?
"Steps are to sit on." Common sense at its finest.
"Mud is to jump in and slide in and yell doodleedoodleedoo". Does it get any better than this?
And the illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Wow. Take a look at the kids at the party and their silly hats. Be sure and notice the children that are dancing on their toes include both boys and girls. Remember, this was first published in 1952 and Mr. Sendak is definitely not sexist with his observations. How refreshing! And don't forget the cute little artwork found at the corner of some of the pages. Find your child(ren) now, sit down in your rocker and share some special time. Make happy memories.
Anyone with young ones will realize in a heartbeat that the wordage comes from children:
"Arms are to hug with." Of course!
"Rugs are so dogs have napkins." Who knew?
"Steps are to sit on." Common sense at its finest.
"Mud is to jump in and slide in and yell doodleedoodleedoo". Does it get any better than this?
And the illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Wow. Take a look at the kids at the party and their silly hats. Be sure and notice the children that are dancing on their toes include both boys and girls. Remember, this was first published in 1952 and Mr. Sendak is definitely not sexist with his observations. How refreshing! And don't forget the cute little artwork found at the corner of some of the pages. Find your child(ren) now, sit down in your rocker and share some special time. Make happy memories.
half_bloodreader's review
5.0
One of the best pictures books I've ever seen. It can be quite poetic, deep and philosophical. I've been wanting to read it for about 5 years now!
The ground is to make a garden.
Hands are to hold. Arms are to hug with.
A castle is to build in the sand.
The ground is to make a garden.
Hands are to hold. Arms are to hug with.
A castle is to build in the sand.
dararm's review
4.0
Cute book from 1950's. This an enjoyable little book by the author of The Purple Crayon. It was a different era of children's books with simple illustrations without as much color as today's publications. A refreshing easy read.
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