The Little House.
by Burton, Virginia Lee
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1942. "Once upon a time there was a Little House way out in the country. She was a pretty Little House and she was strong and well built." So begins Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House, winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1943. "Taking her cue from her small sons, Aristides and Michael, Burton chose subjects that would intrigue children [including] Mary Ann, the steam shovel [Burtons books] have heroes and heroines children can understand and enjoy, ingenious and satisfactory endings and lively illustrations. The books survive because they exhibit so effectively the elements most basic to childrens literature" (Silvey, 109-10).
Synopsis
The Little House is the title of a 1942 book written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton.
Reviews
On Sep 24 2010, Respessbooks said:
I have loved this book since my own childhood. Its story develops themes of urban sprawl and its impact, on beneficial aspects of rural life, and on family commitment to choosing and working for what amounts to preserving traditions that protect open space, farms, homes, and health. But the story never loses its small-view perspective, readily available to a child's eye and sensibility, presented in simple, charming illustrations. It was a worthy Caldecott winner (1943).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2325
- Title
- The Little House.
- Author
- Burton, Virginia Lee
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1942
- Keywords
- collectible childrens book, The Little House first edition, Virginia Lee Burton
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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