![]() ![]() In addition, I really appreciate the large print, and the way the sentences are laid out so that there are not too many words on a line. His gift for illustrating a children’s book with just the right sentiment is unparalleled. The illustrations in the books by Maurice Sendak are priceless. ![]() I especially like the books by Minarik for several reasons. At the same time, when a child can pick up a children’s book and read it independently, it’s as big as learning to ride a bike. Of course, these books can be read out loud as well, and there’s lots of fun in that. The “I Can Read” series of books are made for this group of children. Finding a children’s book that is ‘just right’ is important, so that they are not discouraged. There is a whole world of young readers out there, who are ready to test their reading skills. “Oh, how sweet you are,” she said, “Where did you come from?” “From my nest,” said the robin.” “One spring day, when Mother Bear was little, she found a baby robin in the garden. By Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maruice Sendak, published 1961 ![]()
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