Linda Bleck Bücher

Forgotten for decades in a dusty trunk, this work brings back the unmistakable voice of Margaret Wise Brown, allowing a new generation of children to discover and cherish her artistry. Never before published, it shines a light on children worldwide, from "a Dutch boy dreams" to "across the sea in the Far, Far East," echoing the familiar lines: "I see the Moon And the Moon sees me. God bless the Moon, And God bless me." Brown, a pioneer of children's literature, wrote stories that resonated with children rather than adults. She is best known for classics like Good Night Moon and Runaway Bunny, which remain best-sellers. At the height of her career, she had over 100 books in print, but her untimely death left many manuscripts forgotten in a cedar trunk. This work was rescued from that trunk. Illustrator Linda Bleck began her artistic journey as a child, drawing on blueprint paper and later assisting her mother, a freelance illustrator. Her work has appeared in notable publications, and she is also known for the "Pepper the Dog" series. This manuscript, published 56 years after Brown's death, was discovered in a Vermont barn, yellowed and rusted. Publisher Laura Minchew took on the challenge to complete it, crafting a bedtime classic that serves as a prayer for God's blessing on all children.

The spring equinox signals the time of year when the days are getting longer, the growing season has begun, and animals give birth to their young. With accessible, lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, this book explains the science behind spring and shows how the annual arebirtha of Earth has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the ages and the world. Teachers will appreciate the simple science, the multicultural history, and the hands-on activities in this book. Parents and librarians will enjoy sharing it with children at Easter and Passover time.

More than ever, today’s parents are deeply concerned with giving their children a strong spiritual foundation. And prayer is an integral part of that religious education. Inside this rich, stunningly designed anthology are a variety of prayers from many cultures and faiths that speak directly to children’s concerns and understanding. They’re made for morning, evening, and bedtime; for the whole family to recite together; and to give thanks and celebrate peace.

Welcome Mother Goose to the popular Children’s Treasury series. Here are the playful, rhythmic verses children have loved and listened to for generations—from “I Saw a Ship A-Sailing” to “Simple Simon.”This gift edition, with charming illustrations by Linda Fleck, belongs on every child’s bookshelf. Includes:The Crooked Sixpence * To Market * The Clever Hen * The Little Girl with a Curl * Wee Willie Winkie * For Want of a Nail * Going to St. Ives * The Lion and the Unicorn * Pussy-Cat and Queen * The Grand Old Duke of York * and more!