The little house stood in the country, with trees and fields around her, and with the birds and flowers and children for company. In the distance twinkled the lights of the big city, and the little house wondered what it would be like to live there. One day steam shovels dug a road in front of the little house, and soon she was surrounded by houses and stores. Then tall skyscrapers rose on either side of her, elevated trains roared past her, and a subway shook the ground under her foundations. She longed for a glimpse of the stars and the scent of apple blossoms, but she was caught by the big city. Then, when she was so old and shabby that nobody wanted to live in her, she had an unexpected chance to escape.
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Children's Literature - Ann Cannon
This Caldecott winning story is about a little house that initially lived in the country but eventually is engulfed by the city. Virginia Lee Burton brings the story to life with engaging illustrations and stories of endurance and weakness. The Little House is described with gender, thoughts and emotions. When the city is buzzing with noise and various activities, she is sad. She misses the field of daisies and apple trees dancing in the moonlight. The book has a happy ending when the house is taken back to the country where she belongs. The award-winning detailed and creative artwork was hand-drawn. In spite of its short length, this classic story uses repetitive prose to keep the young readers attention. The heavy paper stock is perfect for heavy use and small hands. In celebration of this classic’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this special edition features window stickers and free downloadable audio (access code printed inside the book). Reviewer: Ann Cannon; Ages 3 to 6.
Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth
Happily, yet another generation of children will be introduced to the little house "way out in the country" with this special edition, originally published seventy years ago. This beautifully illustrated tale relates the history of a small, tidy house that sits on a hill surrounded by an apple orchard and a field of daisies. Year after year she is content to watch the children grow as seasons come and go. Eventually many changes come. Cars replace horses and carriages. The daisy field is turned into a paved road that leads to the city. Soon more houses, roads, stores, schools and apartment buildings surround the poor, deserted little house. It is no longer quiet and beautiful as trolley cars and elevated trains run day and night. Then a subway appears beneath the house. Skyscrapers replace all the buildings around the house. One spring day the "great-great-granddaughter of the man who built the Little House" discovers the now shabby structure and arranges for it to be moved to a new location on a hill in an apple orchard. Once more the house is loved and content. The special introduction by Burton's son provides great background information about the author as well as information about the creation of this story. The included CD is an added bonus, as it will enable children to listen while fully enjoying the lovely pastel drawings. It will also work at story time, so place this title on the first purchase list. Reviewer: Sylvia Firth
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