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This storybook collection contains four full-length Kipper stories and will delight his legion of fans. Containing Kipper, Kipper's Toybox, Kipper's Birthday and Kipper's Snowy Day this collection is a must for every toddler's bookshelf. (Ages 3 to 5)
Customer Reviews
A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN!
A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it.
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Wibbly Pig has to be one of the cutest children's characters of his time, and here all that cuteness is put to good use in a simple lift-the-flap book that even the tiniest tot will fall in love with. As Wibbly Pig appears and disappears behind the easy to lift flaps--large enough and sturdy enough to take some rough treatment from eager little hands--the simple text quietly complements the illustrations which are the main focus of the book. This book is ideal for younger children, who will love having the story read to them as they wend their way through the flaps, as well as perfect for older toddlers who are just starting to recognise words on the page. (Ages 0 to 4) --Susan Harrison
Customer Reviews
A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN!
A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it.
HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun.
Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way.
"A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must".
Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it.
I would recommend it to anyone with a little one
Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read.
I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant!
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Customer Reviews
A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
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Customer Reviews
A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
excellent resource for re in yr1, 19 Apr 2008
I used this book along with animal tales to make the unit of 'Jesus' more accessible to children in a yr 1 class where religion is not a feature in the majority of their lives.
The humourous writing engaged the children, and the language was basic enough for the children to understand. I had them acting out several of the stories, which they loved! some children even chose to look at the books during free play and i have recommended the purchase of both books to the RE coordinator.
Wonderful in parts, but avoid the camel story, 07 Apr 2008
The illustrations are great, and I disagree with the negative review which says they have over-simplified or ruined the story. The stories are told well, and my kids love them. Especially the pearl-merchant and his floppy feather hat.
Three reservations: I don't use the camel and the eye of the needle story. The point of Jesus' story is not that it is entirely possible for the rich to get into heaven if only they crawl a little- it's that it is not possible (as the disciples then exclaimed- "well then, who can be saved?!"). Also, there is no needle-gate in Jerusalem, despite many commentaries speculating on what it might have looked like if there was one. When he says "camel" and "eye of the needle", he was talking about a camel and a needle.
Also, the two houses: one builds on rock, one builds on sand. The one who builds on the sand in the book also builds badly. Not a big point, but Jesus' point was not that the builder was a sloppy builder, but that he was a fool for choosing the sand to build on.
Finally, the point of the shepherd looking for his lost sheep is that the Shepherd finds the sheep- God is not happy when people find him- He is happy when He finds them!
But then, I studied theology, so I would be fussy. But these are three comments for what is, as another reviewer said, a great book with the stories retold well and with humour and wonderful artistry.
A lovely bible story book, 06 Apr 2008
This book has been great to keep my son entertained and quiet in church on Sundays. I have been reading it to him since he was about 2. The short amount of text on each page with the accompanying picture is suitable for 2-7 year olds, since older children could probably read this book alone. He really enjoys the stories and they are easy to understand for such a young child. The modern take on these bible parables with the fabulous illustrations make the stories relevant and understandable for young children. The offer of reading him one of these stories when he is getting bored during mass, is guaranteed to capture his attention on my lap in silence, whilst I whisper the text and we turn the pages together. Thoroughly recommended.
Very disappointing, 05 Feb 2008
Bought this for my 3 year old twins at Christmas - what a disappointment! I thought that a book combining well known Bible stories with the writing talents of these two authors whom my kids love would have culminated in something special. Instead the text was just so sparse and oversimplified so as to lose any of the interest and meaning of the stories. The kids immediately told me it was boring and had no story so I'm on the search again for a decent Bible story book - it's certainly not this one - avoid!
A good introduction to the bible with humour, 11 May 2007
What I really liked about this was the humour in the stories. My 3 yr old son loves them all and although the text is sparse you can embellish to your heart's content as the illustrations are superb.
It is not condescending and despite its brevity the moral message is clear. Plus the original bible story is also printed so for older readers both can be presented.
Really recommended!
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Customer Reviews
A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
excellent resource for re in yr1, 19 Apr 2008
I used this book along with animal tales to make the unit of 'Jesus' more accessible to children in a yr 1 class where religion is not a feature in the majority of their lives.
The humourous writing engaged the children, and the language was basic enough for the children to understand. I had them acting out several of the stories, which they loved! some children even chose to look at the books during free play and i have recommended the purchase of both books to the RE coordinator.
Wonderful in parts, but avoid the camel story, 07 Apr 2008
The illustrations are great, and I disagree with the negative review which says they have over-simplified or ruined the story. The stories are told well, and my kids love them. Especially the pearl-merchant and his floppy feather hat.
Three reservations: I don't use the camel and the eye of the needle story. The point of Jesus' story is not that it is entirely possible for the rich to get into heaven if only they crawl a little- it's that it is not possible (as the disciples then exclaimed- "well then, who can be saved?!"). Also, there is no needle-gate in Jerusalem, despite many commentaries speculating on what it might have looked like if there was one. When he says "camel" and "eye of the needle", he was talking about a camel and a needle.
Also, the two houses: one builds on rock, one builds on sand. The one who builds on the sand in the book also builds badly. Not a big point, but Jesus' point was not that the builder was a sloppy builder, but that he was a fool for choosing the sand to build on.
Finally, the point of the shepherd looking for his lost sheep is that the Shepherd finds the sheep- God is not happy when people find him- He is happy when He finds them!
But then, I studied theology, so I would be fussy. But these are three comments for what is, as another reviewer said, a great book with the stories retold well and with humour and wonderful artistry.
A lovely bible story book, 06 Apr 2008
This book has been great to keep my son entertained and quiet in church on Sundays. I have been reading it to him since he was about 2. The short amount of text on each page with the accompanying picture is suitable for 2-7 year olds, since older children could probably read this book alone. He really enjoys the stories and they are easy to understand for such a young child. The modern take on these bible parables with the fabulous illustrations make the stories relevant and understandable for young children. The offer of reading him one of these stories when he is getting bored during mass, is guaranteed to capture his attention on my lap in silence, whilst I whisper the text and we turn the pages together. Thoroughly recommended.
Very disappointing, 05 Feb 2008
Bought this for my 3 year old twins at Christmas - what a disappointment! I thought that a book combining well known Bible stories with the writing talents of these two authors whom my kids love would have culminated in something special. Instead the text was just so sparse and oversimplified so as to lose any of the interest and meaning of the stories. The kids immediately told me it was boring and had no story so I'm on the search again for a decent Bible story book - it's certainly not this one - avoid!
A good introduction to the bible with humour, 11 May 2007
What I really liked about this was the humour in the stories. My 3 yr old son loves them all and although the text is sparse you can embellish to your heart's content as the illustrations are superb.
It is not condescending and despite its brevity the moral message is clear. Plus the original bible story is also printed so for older readers both can be presented.
Really recommended!
Little House in the Big woods, 12 Jan 2008
It is a true story about her childhood with her Ma, Pa and her sister Mary. My favourite character is Pa because of his strong will to finish something and his positive attitude towards everything. It is about Christmas with her family, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They move from one area to another in the Big Woods. Pa built the house for them to live in with some help. It is filled with happiness and joy and sorrow and excitement and anger. It was exciting when a wolf nearly got Mary one time while Pa was out. It is a true story of her life which was so wonderful. It felt like a diary. 7 - 13 year olds would like this book. I would rate it 100/ 10 because it was so fantastic.
An insight into what it was like to grow up in rural America over 130 years ago, 02 Nov 2007
This is the autobiographical story of little Laura Ingalls, her big sister Mary, and in "Big Woods", her little baby sister Carrie. "Big Woods" is all about Laura and Mary's early childhood growing up in their log house in the woods, with Ma and Pa, near to the village of Pepin in Wisconsin.
Life isn't easy for the Ingalls family (compared to our standards today), but food is plentiful and the girls enjoy a happy caring home, learning about the skills they'll need as grown ups. The detail that the author's goes into when describing ways of life is delightful. You can really picture the girls helping Ma to make butter, and all the other things they do... which I don't like to give away. It's easy to imagine the house, the setting, Aunts, Uncles and cousins, and the story is not without moments of excitement and discovery for the two girls. The author reminds us of how even the simplest new experiences can be so exciting and full of wonder for a small child!
Even with the detailed descriptions, the writing is simple and the story flows along in a lovely engaging way. Perfect for ages 7-11... and for all the young at heart too.
Glimpses of the Past, 11 Feb 2004
Life is hard living on the frontier of Wisconsin in the 1870's. Laura is only a little girl, but she still needs to help with chorus around her family's log cabin. There are wild animals in the woods, and they must provide for themselves since the nearest town in hours away. But it's not all hard work. If Pa's not tired, he might entertain his daughters with a story or by playing his fiddle. With family relatively nearby to visit, life is certainly never dull. I had not read these books since I was a child until picking this up to reread. I had forgotten how entertaining they really are. There is no real plot, just a collection of stories covering a year in the life of the Ingalls family. This makes sense since they really are an autobiographical work. Still, the simple charm of the stories sucked me right in and I had a hard time putting the book down. There is plenty of detail here to give anyone a good picture of daily life during this time. And I must mention the illustrations by Garth Williams that greatly add to the book. There's a reason these books are so well loved 70 years after they were written. They are an entertaining look at everyday life in a different time and place. This is a book to treasure.
home comfort, 06 Sep 2003
little house in the big woods is a journey to a different world, where life is simple and the world consists of four strong walls keeping little laura and her family safe from harm. the book's descriptions of food leaves you hungry, with its memories of cheese making, hickory smoked venison and home made butter. seeing the world through laura's excited eyes makes you want to cuddle up with a cup of warm cocoa, preferably with a snow storm outside. it is home comfort all the way through.
Magical, 06 Sep 2000
I read this book as a child thirty years ago (now that's a frightening thing to see in print) and loved it. My daughter, aged 10, has now fallen in love with it. It is a magical recreation of a simpler life in a very different time and today's children wonder at how people could survive in a world of bears and cougars and snow as high as the roof of the house with no central heating, television or gameboy !
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A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
excellent resource for re in yr1, 19 Apr 2008
I used this book along with animal tales to make the unit of 'Jesus' more accessible to children in a yr 1 class where religion is not a feature in the majority of their lives.
The humourous writing engaged the children, and the language was basic enough for the children to understand. I had them acting out several of the stories, which they loved! some children even chose to look at the books during free play and i have recommended the purchase of both books to the RE coordinator.
Wonderful in parts, but avoid the camel story, 07 Apr 2008
The illustrations are great, and I disagree with the negative review which says they have over-simplified or ruined the story. The stories are told well, and my kids love them. Especially the pearl-merchant and his floppy feather hat.
Three reservations: I don't use the camel and the eye of the needle story. The point of Jesus' story is not that it is entirely possible for the rich to get into heaven if only they crawl a little- it's that it is not possible (as the disciples then exclaimed- "well then, who can be saved?!"). Also, there is no needle-gate in Jerusalem, despite many commentaries speculating on what it might have looked like if there was one. When he says "camel" and "eye of the needle", he was talking about a camel and a needle.
Also, the two houses: one builds on rock, one builds on sand. The one who builds on the sand in the book also builds badly. Not a big point, but Jesus' point was not that the builder was a sloppy builder, but that he was a fool for choosing the sand to build on.
Finally, the point of the shepherd looking for his lost sheep is that the Shepherd finds the sheep- God is not happy when people find him- He is happy when He finds them!
But then, I studied theology, so I would be fussy. But these are three comments for what is, as another reviewer said, a great book with the stories retold well and with humour and wonderful artistry.
A lovely bible story book, 06 Apr 2008
This book has been great to keep my son entertained and quiet in church on Sundays. I have been reading it to him since he was about 2. The short amount of text on each page with the accompanying picture is suitable for 2-7 year olds, since older children could probably read this book alone. He really enjoys the stories and they are easy to understand for such a young child. The modern take on these bible parables with the fabulous illustrations make the stories relevant and understandable for young children. The offer of reading him one of these stories when he is getting bored during mass, is guaranteed to capture his attention on my lap in silence, whilst I whisper the text and we turn the pages together. Thoroughly recommended.
Very disappointing, 05 Feb 2008
Bought this for my 3 year old twins at Christmas - what a disappointment! I thought that a book combining well known Bible stories with the writing talents of these two authors whom my kids love would have culminated in something special. Instead the text was just so sparse and oversimplified so as to lose any of the interest and meaning of the stories. The kids immediately told me it was boring and had no story so I'm on the search again for a decent Bible story book - it's certainly not this one - avoid!
A good introduction to the bible with humour, 11 May 2007
What I really liked about this was the humour in the stories. My 3 yr old son loves them all and although the text is sparse you can embellish to your heart's content as the illustrations are superb.
It is not condescending and despite its brevity the moral message is clear. Plus the original bible story is also printed so for older readers both can be presented.
Really recommended!
Little House in the Big woods, 12 Jan 2008
It is a true story about her childhood with her Ma, Pa and her sister Mary. My favourite character is Pa because of his strong will to finish something and his positive attitude towards everything. It is about Christmas with her family, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They move from one area to another in the Big Woods. Pa built the house for them to live in with some help. It is filled with happiness and joy and sorrow and excitement and anger. It was exciting when a wolf nearly got Mary one time while Pa was out. It is a true story of her life which was so wonderful. It felt like a diary. 7 - 13 year olds would like this book. I would rate it 100/ 10 because it was so fantastic.
An insight into what it was like to grow up in rural America over 130 years ago, 02 Nov 2007
This is the autobiographical story of little Laura Ingalls, her big sister Mary, and in "Big Woods", her little baby sister Carrie. "Big Woods" is all about Laura and Mary's early childhood growing up in their log house in the woods, with Ma and Pa, near to the village of Pepin in Wisconsin.
Life isn't easy for the Ingalls family (compared to our standards today), but food is plentiful and the girls enjoy a happy caring home, learning about the skills they'll need as grown ups. The detail that the author's goes into when describing ways of life is delightful. You can really picture the girls helping Ma to make butter, and all the other things they do... which I don't like to give away. It's easy to imagine the house, the setting, Aunts, Uncles and cousins, and the story is not without moments of excitement and discovery for the two girls. The author reminds us of how even the simplest new experiences can be so exciting and full of wonder for a small child!
Even with the detailed descriptions, the writing is simple and the story flows along in a lovely engaging way. Perfect for ages 7-11... and for all the young at heart too.
Glimpses of the Past, 11 Feb 2004
Life is hard living on the frontier of Wisconsin in the 1870's. Laura is only a little girl, but she still needs to help with chorus around her family's log cabin. There are wild animals in the woods, and they must provide for themselves since the nearest town in hours away. But it's not all hard work. If Pa's not tired, he might entertain his daughters with a story or by playing his fiddle. With family relatively nearby to visit, life is certainly never dull. I had not read these books since I was a child until picking this up to reread. I had forgotten how entertaining they really are. There is no real plot, just a collection of stories covering a year in the life of the Ingalls family. This makes sense since they really are an autobiographical work. Still, the simple charm of the stories sucked me right in and I had a hard time putting the book down. There is plenty of detail here to give anyone a good picture of daily life during this time. And I must mention the illustrations by Garth Williams that greatly add to the book. There's a reason these books are so well loved 70 years after they were written. They are an entertaining look at everyday life in a different time and place. This is a book to treasure.
home comfort, 06 Sep 2003
little house in the big woods is a journey to a different world, where life is simple and the world consists of four strong walls keeping little laura and her family safe from harm. the book's descriptions of food leaves you hungry, with its memories of cheese making, hickory smoked venison and home made butter. seeing the world through laura's excited eyes makes you want to cuddle up with a cup of warm cocoa, preferably with a snow storm outside. it is home comfort all the way through.
Magical, 06 Sep 2000
I read this book as a child thirty years ago (now that's a frightening thing to see in print) and loved it. My daughter, aged 10, has now fallen in love with it. It is a magical recreation of a simpler life in a very different time and today's children wonder at how people could survive in a world of bears and cougars and snow as high as the roof of the house with no central heating, television or gameboy !
Excellent Collection, 14 Feb 2005
As the 'Little House' books need no introduction by me, I am reviewing only on this particular collection. Contained in the collection are: 'Little House in the Big Woods', 'Farmer Boy', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'On the Banks of Plum Creek' and 'By the Shores of Silver Lake'. Because I didn't know which books were in this collection, I inadvertently bought a second copy of 'Farmer Boy'! The paper quality is very good being white instead of the more usual off white/yellow! The illustration are lovely and in colour and appear to be the same balck and white illustrations found in the old Puffin editions that I have (and which are now falling apart. The Puffin books cost me between 25p and 75p - those were the days! A very good buy for anyone.
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A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
excellent resource for re in yr1, 19 Apr 2008
I used this book along with animal tales to make the unit of 'Jesus' more accessible to children in a yr 1 class where religion is not a feature in the majority of their lives.
The humourous writing engaged the children, and the language was basic enough for the children to understand. I had them acting out several of the stories, which they loved! some children even chose to look at the books during free play and i have recommended the purchase of both books to the RE coordinator.
Wonderful in parts, but avoid the camel story, 07 Apr 2008
The illustrations are great, and I disagree with the negative review which says they have over-simplified or ruined the story. The stories are told well, and my kids love them. Especially the pearl-merchant and his floppy feather hat.
Three reservations: I don't use the camel and the eye of the needle story. The point of Jesus' story is not that it is entirely possible for the rich to get into heaven if only they crawl a little- it's that it is not possible (as the disciples then exclaimed- "well then, who can be saved?!"). Also, there is no needle-gate in Jerusalem, despite many commentaries speculating on what it might have looked like if there was one. When he says "camel" and "eye of the needle", he was talking about a camel and a needle.
Also, the two houses: one builds on rock, one builds on sand. The one who builds on the sand in the book also builds badly. Not a big point, but Jesus' point was not that the builder was a sloppy builder, but that he was a fool for choosing the sand to build on.
Finally, the point of the shepherd looking for his lost sheep is that the Shepherd finds the sheep- God is not happy when people find him- He is happy when He finds them!
But then, I studied theology, so I would be fussy. But these are three comments for what is, as another reviewer said, a great book with the stories retold well and with humour and wonderful artistry.
A lovely bible story book, 06 Apr 2008
This book has been great to keep my son entertained and quiet in church on Sundays. I have been reading it to him since he was about 2. The short amount of text on each page with the accompanying picture is suitable for 2-7 year olds, since older children could probably read this book alone. He really enjoys the stories and they are easy to understand for such a young child. The modern take on these bible parables with the fabulous illustrations make the stories relevant and understandable for young children. The offer of reading him one of these stories when he is getting bored during mass, is guaranteed to capture his attention on my lap in silence, whilst I whisper the text and we turn the pages together. Thoroughly recommended.
Very disappointing, 05 Feb 2008
Bought this for my 3 year old twins at Christmas - what a disappointment! I thought that a book combining well known Bible stories with the writing talents of these two authors whom my kids love would have culminated in something special. Instead the text was just so sparse and oversimplified so as to lose any of the interest and meaning of the stories. The kids immediately told me it was boring and had no story so I'm on the search again for a decent Bible story book - it's certainly not this one - avoid!
A good introduction to the bible with humour, 11 May 2007
What I really liked about this was the humour in the stories. My 3 yr old son loves them all and although the text is sparse you can embellish to your heart's content as the illustrations are superb.
It is not condescending and despite its brevity the moral message is clear. Plus the original bible story is also printed so for older readers both can be presented.
Really recommended!
Little House in the Big woods, 12 Jan 2008
It is a true story about her childhood with her Ma, Pa and her sister Mary. My favourite character is Pa because of his strong will to finish something and his positive attitude towards everything. It is about Christmas with her family, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They move from one area to another in the Big Woods. Pa built the house for them to live in with some help. It is filled with happiness and joy and sorrow and excitement and anger. It was exciting when a wolf nearly got Mary one time while Pa was out. It is a true story of her life which was so wonderful. It felt like a diary. 7 - 13 year olds would like this book. I would rate it 100/ 10 because it was so fantastic.
An insight into what it was like to grow up in rural America over 130 years ago, 02 Nov 2007
This is the autobiographical story of little Laura Ingalls, her big sister Mary, and in "Big Woods", her little baby sister Carrie. "Big Woods" is all about Laura and Mary's early childhood growing up in their log house in the woods, with Ma and Pa, near to the village of Pepin in Wisconsin.
Life isn't easy for the Ingalls family (compared to our standards today), but food is plentiful and the girls enjoy a happy caring home, learning about the skills they'll need as grown ups. The detail that the author's goes into when describing ways of life is delightful. You can really picture the girls helping Ma to make butter, and all the other things they do... which I don't like to give away. It's easy to imagine the house, the setting, Aunts, Uncles and cousins, and the story is not without moments of excitement and discovery for the two girls. The author reminds us of how even the simplest new experiences can be so exciting and full of wonder for a small child!
Even with the detailed descriptions, the writing is simple and the story flows along in a lovely engaging way. Perfect for ages 7-11... and for all the young at heart too.
Glimpses of the Past, 11 Feb 2004
Life is hard living on the frontier of Wisconsin in the 1870's. Laura is only a little girl, but she still needs to help with chorus around her family's log cabin. There are wild animals in the woods, and they must provide for themselves since the nearest town in hours away. But it's not all hard work. If Pa's not tired, he might entertain his daughters with a story or by playing his fiddle. With family relatively nearby to visit, life is certainly never dull. I had not read these books since I was a child until picking this up to reread. I had forgotten how entertaining they really are. There is no real plot, just a collection of stories covering a year in the life of the Ingalls family. This makes sense since they really are an autobiographical work. Still, the simple charm of the stories sucked me right in and I had a hard time putting the book down. There is plenty of detail here to give anyone a good picture of daily life during this time. And I must mention the illustrations by Garth Williams that greatly add to the book. There's a reason these books are so well loved 70 years after they were written. They are an entertaining look at everyday life in a different time and place. This is a book to treasure.
home comfort, 06 Sep 2003
little house in the big woods is a journey to a different world, where life is simple and the world consists of four strong walls keeping little laura and her family safe from harm. the book's descriptions of food leaves you hungry, with its memories of cheese making, hickory smoked venison and home made butter. seeing the world through laura's excited eyes makes you want to cuddle up with a cup of warm cocoa, preferably with a snow storm outside. it is home comfort all the way through.
Magical, 06 Sep 2000
I read this book as a child thirty years ago (now that's a frightening thing to see in print) and loved it. My daughter, aged 10, has now fallen in love with it. It is a magical recreation of a simpler life in a very different time and today's children wonder at how people could survive in a world of bears and cougars and snow as high as the roof of the house with no central heating, television or gameboy !
Excellent Collection, 14 Feb 2005
As the 'Little House' books need no introduction by me, I am reviewing only on this particular collection. Contained in the collection are: 'Little House in the Big Woods', 'Farmer Boy', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'On the Banks of Plum Creek' and 'By the Shores of Silver Lake'. Because I didn't know which books were in this collection, I inadvertently bought a second copy of 'Farmer Boy'! The paper quality is very good being white instead of the more usual off white/yellow! The illustration are lovely and in colour and appear to be the same balck and white illustrations found in the old Puffin editions that I have (and which are now falling apart. The Puffin books cost me between 25p and 75p - those were the days! A very good buy for anyone.
The beginning of the end!!!, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, Laura and her family are travelling to live in Minnesota. To buy a lovely dig out and crops, Pa sells the horses to the landowner and he later on buys some new ones. Later in the story, Pa builds a great wooden house for the family to live in. During this story, the two girls start school again and there they meet horrible, mean and haughty Nellie Oleson who laughs at the "country girls" though they have to nice friends. The family are devastated when their crops are eaten and ruined by grass hoppers, and lots of other problems. But anything can be sorted out for the hard working Ingalls. Rating: 9/ 10, recommendation: anybody and everybody.
A wonderful classic!, 04 May 2001
I read this book last week and I fell in love with it! It's a wonderful classic. I loved the other two books as well and they're great! I recommend this to 9+ year olds! Five stars? Definately!
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A beautiful and charming story book for all ages, 22 Nov 2000
I have loved Kipper since the day he was born, and when I saw the opportunity to own this great collection of four stories, I just had to have him! I have noticed how young children have this feeling for Kipper too, Mike Inkpen has created a beautiful, fun character. The stories are charming filling all with empathy and stay with you forever. At that price too... BARGIN! A sure hit for all Kipper fans, 07 Aug 2000
All children seem to love Kipper and this collection of 4 stories in one book is sure to be a favourite. We have to read it again and again. The illustrations are marvellous and allow children to "read" the book by themselves which is always a bonus. Our 2 year old adores it. HUGELY Entertaining!, 08 Nov 2007
We purchased this for our little girl over a year ago, and she still really enjoys it.
The book is based around a game of hide-and-seek. All the pigs are hiding in different places, some under the bed, another under a towel etc. To find each pig you have to lift up a little flap. Unlike in pop-up books the little flaps are securely attached and should remain so to a large extent (although minor repairs with celotape are easy when necessary). The small amount of words in the book are largely forgotten about as we search out the next pig.
She has enjoyed the book so much so that now she will hide from Wibbly Pig around the house. Buy it and enjoy it. Simple and fun. Not a hard back as I know it, 28 Jul 2005
I ordered this book for my friends one year old, but was disappointed with the book when it arrived. I ordered the hardback version of the book knowing it was for a young toddler, expecting it to be handled a little roughly. The book isn't what I would call a true hard back. It is toughened paper that wouldn't last the handling of little fingers. Throughout the story there are flaps to lift where surprises are discovered, but these too are quite flimsy in my opinion. The story itself is good but if you want this book, save yourself a couple of quid and buy the paperback version, as this isn't a true hardback! On the other hand I also purchased 'The Tickle Book' in hardback, which is a superior quality product in every way. "A to Toddler must read", 22 Jan 2005
This charming little book was a delight to a small group of toddlers in the classroom. The magic words "Do it again" tells me that this is a "must". Baby loves it!!, 19 Aug 2004
This delightful lift-the -flap book is my 15 month old son's absolute favourite , to the point where he cries and points for me to read it. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one Our favourtie, 24 Apr 2004
This is my youngest sons favourite book, he got it for Christmas when hewas ten months old, and he just loves it. We read it over and over again,with him lifting the flaps at all the right times. My older son alsoloves it and comes running when he hears it being read. I have justordered another Wibbly Pig pop-up, to add to our Mick Inkpen collection,who we think is brilliant! The Best of the collection, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, the Ingalls meets some Native Indians, Mr Edwards and Mrs Scott. The whole family catch `Fever n' 'angue' which now is called Malaria. While Pa is out, some Indians come and take tobacco and some food. They do this a second time while Pa is out about a few months after. At the end, Laura and her family leave again searching for a new home in Minnesota. This book is so imaginative that it feels like a fiction where you are experiencing everything. I really enjoyed `The Little House in the Prairie' and I think this book is really good. I really recommend it to everyone who reads this review. I rate this book 9/ 10. For young and old, 24 Jan 2007
These stories are fascinating. When I was little I watched the series on television; loved every single episode, and now that I'm older I enjoy the stories, scenery depictions and sentiment in a whole different way, still remembering the impression the books made on me as a child.
My oldest son is 5 years old, and this book has not only provided hours of entertainment, but also helped him understand history, development and differences between now & the past.
The illustrations are not very vivid, however we are just starting to read these type of books, and the story is fascinating enough that the boys keep up without pictures.
In addition, most childrens' books we have seem to be about boys, and the fact that this story is told by a girl, seems to add to the broadening of my boy's mind. Little House on the Prairie (Pub Avon edition), 04 Mar 2005
Please note that the Avon "original series paperback" editions do NOT have the illustrations by Garth Williams as advertised by Amazon at February 2005. The story is as charming as it ever was, but if you are looking for a replacement for your old worn out paperback, beware that this doesn't contain any of the illustrations earlier/other published versions have. Life on the Frontier, 08 May 2004
Pa Ingalls is tired of how crowded the big woods are getting. So he decides to sell the house and move west with his family. Just before the ice breaks, the family loads up their wagon and heads out. They cross the Mississippi River and then head south, settling two days away from Independence, Missouri. Now they have to build a new house and survive the wilderness. Meanwhile, Laura is anxious to see a papoose. And with all the Indians in the area, she may get her chance. This is a charming book. It's almost a collection of short stories with many chapters being a self-contained event. Still, through these pages, we get a good picture of life on the American frontier 130 years ago. The book gives plenty of detail about their everyday life without getting bogged down. And it is interesting. Frankly, some of the chapters are so harrowing I felt my pulse quicken. Often I found myself shaking my head in awe at what the Ingalls dealt with on a daily basis. This is a good way to make anyone appreciate just what we have today. These books are still popular 70 years after they were first written for good reason. They are an entertaining and enlightening look at a bygone era.
A Big Hit, 23 Apr 2004
My daughter who has just read this book and is absolutely crazy about it. She is nearly 6 and loves the book in the same way I remember loving it asa child. The way of living is so different, so hard, I think it isfascinating for her. She has been reading more typical books, but theseseem to have grabbed her attention in a way that modern books can't, thereis so much information entwined with the story. She has now startedreading 'Little House in the Big Woods' to her teacher's surprise but istotally engrossed in it.
excellent resource for re in yr1, 19 Apr 2008
I used this book along with animal tales to make the unit of 'Jesus' more accessible to children in a yr 1 class where religion is not a feature in the majority of their lives.
The humourous writing engaged the children, and the language was basic enough for the children to understand. I had them acting out several of the stories, which they loved! some children even chose to look at the books during free play and i have recommended the purchase of both books to the RE coordinator.
Wonderful in parts, but avoid the camel story, 07 Apr 2008
The illustrations are great, and I disagree with the negative review which says they have over-simplified or ruined the story. The stories are told well, and my kids love them. Especially the pearl-merchant and his floppy feather hat.
Three reservations: I don't use the camel and the eye of the needle story. The point of Jesus' story is not that it is entirely possible for the rich to get into heaven if only they crawl a little- it's that it is not possible (as the disciples then exclaimed- "well then, who can be saved?!"). Also, there is no needle-gate in Jerusalem, despite many commentaries speculating on what it might have looked like if there was one. When he says "camel" and "eye of the needle", he was talking about a camel and a needle.
Also, the two houses: one builds on rock, one builds on sand. The one who builds on the sand in the book also builds badly. Not a big point, but Jesus' point was not that the builder was a sloppy builder, but that he was a fool for choosing the sand to build on.
Finally, the point of the shepherd looking for his lost sheep is that the Shepherd finds the sheep- God is not happy when people find him- He is happy when He finds them!
But then, I studied theology, so I would be fussy. But these are three comments for what is, as another reviewer said, a great book with the stories retold well and with humour and wonderful artistry.
A lovely bible story book, 06 Apr 2008
This book has been great to keep my son entertained and quiet in church on Sundays. I have been reading it to him since he was about 2. The short amount of text on each page with the accompanying picture is suitable for 2-7 year olds, since older children could probably read this book alone. He really enjoys the stories and they are easy to understand for such a young child. The modern take on these bible parables with the fabulous illustrations make the stories relevant and understandable for young children. The offer of reading him one of these stories when he is getting bored during mass, is guaranteed to capture his attention on my lap in silence, whilst I whisper the text and we turn the pages together. Thoroughly recommended.
Very disappointing, 05 Feb 2008
Bought this for my 3 year old twins at Christmas - what a disappointment! I thought that a book combining well known Bible stories with the writing talents of these two authors whom my kids love would have culminated in something special. Instead the text was just so sparse and oversimplified so as to lose any of the interest and meaning of the stories. The kids immediately told me it was boring and had no story so I'm on the search again for a decent Bible story book - it's certainly not this one - avoid!
A good introduction to the bible with humour, 11 May 2007
What I really liked about this was the humour in the stories. My 3 yr old son loves them all and although the text is sparse you can embellish to your heart's content as the illustrations are superb.
It is not condescending and despite its brevity the moral message is clear. Plus the original bible story is also printed so for older readers both can be presented.
Really recommended!
Little House in the Big woods, 12 Jan 2008
It is a true story about her childhood with her Ma, Pa and her sister Mary. My favourite character is Pa because of his strong will to finish something and his positive attitude towards everything. It is about Christmas with her family, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They move from one area to another in the Big Woods. Pa built the house for them to live in with some help. It is filled with happiness and joy and sorrow and excitement and anger. It was exciting when a wolf nearly got Mary one time while Pa was out. It is a true story of her life which was so wonderful. It felt like a diary. 7 - 13 year olds would like this book. I would rate it 100/ 10 because it was so fantastic.
An insight into what it was like to grow up in rural America over 130 years ago, 02 Nov 2007
This is the autobiographical story of little Laura Ingalls, her big sister Mary, and in "Big Woods", her little baby sister Carrie. "Big Woods" is all about Laura and Mary's early childhood growing up in their log house in the woods, with Ma and Pa, near to the village of Pepin in Wisconsin.
Life isn't easy for the Ingalls family (compared to our standards today), but food is plentiful and the girls enjoy a happy caring home, learning about the skills they'll need as grown ups. The detail that the author's goes into when describing ways of life is delightful. You can really picture the girls helping Ma to make butter, and all the other things they do... which I don't like to give away. It's easy to imagine the house, the setting, Aunts, Uncles and cousins, and the story is not without moments of excitement and discovery for the two girls. The author reminds us of how even the simplest new experiences can be so exciting and full of wonder for a small child!
Even with the detailed descriptions, the writing is simple and the story flows along in a lovely engaging way. Perfect for ages 7-11... and for all the young at heart too.
Glimpses of the Past, 11 Feb 2004
Life is hard living on the frontier of Wisconsin in the 1870's. Laura is only a little girl, but she still needs to help with chorus around her family's log cabin. There are wild animals in the woods, and they must provide for themselves since the nearest town in hours away. But it's not all hard work. If Pa's not tired, he might entertain his daughters with a story or by playing his fiddle. With family relatively nearby to visit, life is certainly never dull. I had not read these books since I was a child until picking this up to reread. I had forgotten how entertaining they really are. There is no real plot, just a collection of stories covering a year in the life of the Ingalls family. This makes sense since they really are an autobiographical work. Still, the simple charm of the stories sucked me right in and I had a hard time putting the book down. There is plenty of detail here to give anyone a good picture of daily life during this time. And I must mention the illustrations by Garth Williams that greatly add to the book. There's a reason these books are so well loved 70 years after they were written. They are an entertaining look at everyday life in a different time and place. This is a book to treasure.
home comfort, 06 Sep 2003
little house in the big woods is a journey to a different world, where life is simple and the world consists of four strong walls keeping little laura and her family safe from harm. the book's descriptions of food leaves you hungry, with its memories of cheese making, hickory smoked venison and home made butter. seeing the world through laura's excited eyes makes you want to cuddle up with a cup of warm cocoa, preferably with a snow storm outside. it is home comfort all the way through.
Magical, 06 Sep 2000
I read this book as a child thirty years ago (now that's a frightening thing to see in print) and loved it. My daughter, aged 10, has now fallen in love with it. It is a magical recreation of a simpler life in a very different time and today's children wonder at how people could survive in a world of bears and cougars and snow as high as the roof of the house with no central heating, television or gameboy !
Excellent Collection, 14 Feb 2005
As the 'Little House' books need no introduction by me, I am reviewing only on this particular collection. Contained in the collection are: 'Little House in the Big Woods', 'Farmer Boy', 'Little House on the Prairie', 'On the Banks of Plum Creek' and 'By the Shores of Silver Lake'. Because I didn't know which books were in this collection, I inadvertently bought a second copy of 'Farmer Boy'! The paper quality is very good being white instead of the more usual off white/yellow! The illustration are lovely and in colour and appear to be the same balck and white illustrations found in the old Puffin editions that I have (and which are now falling apart. The Puffin books cost me between 25p and 75p - those were the days! A very good buy for anyone.
The beginning of the end!!!, 13 Jan 2008
In this book, Laura and her family are travelling to live in Minnesota. To buy a lovely dig out and crops, Pa sells the horses to the landowner and he later on buys some new ones. Later in the story, Pa builds a great wooden house for the family to live in. During this story, the two girls start school again and there they meet horrible, mean and haughty Nellie Oleson who laughs at the "country girls" though they have to nice friends. The family are devastated when their crops are eaten and ruined by grass hoppers, and lots of other problems. But anything can be sorted out for the hard working Ingalls. Rating: 9/ 10, recommendation: anybody and everybody.
A wonderful classic!, 04 May 2001
I read this book last week and I fell in love with it! It's a wonderful classic. I loved the other two books as well and they're great! I recommend this to 9+ year olds! Five stars? Definately!
Great Value, 15 Jan 2008
with 4 little KIPPER stories in ONE book for the very young.
80 high quality shiny pages, split over 4 stories:-
Honk!
Arnold
Splosh!
Sandcastle
finishing with a wave and a cheery `Goodbye', from Kipper on the very last page!
Bold text, emphasised at times and humorously repetitive in places, with endearing illustrations - all in the popular 2-page spread format.
Example of text:-
`Splosh!' went the puddle as Kipper jumped into it.
`FLASH!' went the lightning.
`BOOM!' went the thunder.
`Drip, drip, drip,' went the water off he hedgehog's nose....'
An excellent bedtime story compilation and bound to be requested regularly!
kipper book, 26 Oct 2003
this book is brilliant like all the other books that are about kipper and his friends the children enjoy this book when I read it to them at nursery they say we want kipper
The Little KIpper Collection: Four Little Kipper Stories in, 20 Jun 2003
My Three year old son and I read this book at bedtime most nights and we both enjoy it very much. It is easy for him to follow with pleasant simple pictures to compliment the story. Bedtime is eagerly anticipated now and not a chore. All Kipper fans should have this book in their collection.
Fanastic Book for Preschool Learner, 02 Feb 2003
This book collects four stories: Honk, Splosh, Arnold and Sandcastle. Each story gives a little surprise to the reader. For example, In the Honk story, the gosling only can says "Honk" whenever Kipper asks her any question. But at last the gosling does not honk anymore. This arouses the litter reader to ask why the gosling did not honk this time. Oh! It is because it fell asleep. My 3.5 years old loves this book very much and would like to hear it once every night. The illustrations are very charming and the stories are fanastic. It is one of the best books in our bookshelf.
Adults should keep this book for themselves, 29 Mar 2001
Great fun to read this book! It is so sweet. Simple words, large drawings and so funny. It should not be kept exclusively for children. Every adult has a child sleeping in oneself! This book appeals very much to this "hidden" child.
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