All books—except for McCloskey’s, illustrated in pencil—are illustrated in full color. Rather than divided into subjects, I divided the material into picture books, fairy tales, educational (basically, books that teach), and Assorted Extras.

Parent's Companion P3/4 Very different than our other IGs, this guide includes a simple checklist of all stories, with activities for each story.

 Includes additional information for parents. 

Picture Books

TA02 20th Century Children’s Book Treasury - List of titles included

TA05 The Bee Tree Polacco. When Mary Ellen grows tired of reading, she and Grampa seek the bee tree. They invite friends they meet along the way, and in the end, Mary Ellen finds that honey is not the sweetest of all. Bright colors and vivid patterns. Beautiful. Pb, full-color illus. RA: P-A; R: 3-A

TA12 Horton Hatches the Egg Seuss. A classic story of faithfulness, with an end so stunning, so right, it defies description. Whimsical illustrations showcase Seuss at his best. Hc. RA: P-A; R: 2-A

TA17 Noah’s Ark Spier. Almost wordless, this picture book offers Noah as you’ve not seen him before. How did Noah keep the animals? Feed the animals? Do the laundry? Look and look again at this detailed gem. Pb. RA: P-A; R: P-A

TA15 Mike Mulligan and More Burton. Of the hundreds of picture books my father read to me when I was a child, I remember perhaps ten with any degree of clarity. Two of them are in this volume. Who can forget the Little House that gets moved to the country, or Mike Mulligan and his incredible dig? Two other classics also included in this volume. Hc. RA: P-A; R: 2-A

TA09 Eloise Wilkin Stories Wilkin. A beloved illustrator of Little Golden Books, here are eight complete picture books. Beautiful children and beautiful nature adorns the pages. Hc. RA: P-2; R: 2-5

TA10 Go Dog Go Eastman. A favorite book from my childhood, I happily discovered that it retained its charm now that I’m an adult. Without a plot, this book somehow manages to have an utterly fantastic ending. Need I say more? Hc. RA: P-3; R: 1-3

TA23 Harper Collins Treasury of Picture Book Classics Twelve marvelous picture books, including such classics as Caps for Sale and Harold and the Purple Crayon, and modern classics such as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and From Head to Toe by Eric Carle. My 3-year-old takes this to rest time almost every day. Hc. RA: P-4; R: 3-6

TA16 Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs dePaola. As a girl, I read and loved many of Tomie’s books. This one, about his love for his grandmothers while they were living, and after their death, is his most tender. Pb. RA: P-A; R: 3-6

TA04 Make Way for McCloskey McCloskey. Make Way for Ducklings—how can a book about eight ducklings walking down a Boston street be so captivating? Three marvelous picture books from a master illustrator. Hc. RA: P-A; R: 3-A

Fairy Tales

The three fairy tale books we include in this Core are a perfect complement to one another. Containing thirty-one different tales, they manage to tell the stories simply, with few words per page, and delightful illustrations. There are few fairy tale books that can claim so much. Here are all the classics, such as Cinderella and The Princess and the Pea, as well as some more obscure, such as Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid.

TA03 A First Book of Fairy Tales Hoffman. Fourteen fairy tales, including all the basic plot of all the favorites: Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, the Frog Prince, and ten more. Luscious illustrations. Hc. RA: P-3; R: 2-4

TA11 Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales Biro. These eight stories are not often found in fairy tale collections. Includes such stories as The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Simple storytelling at its best. Hc. RA: P-3; R: 2-4

TA21 The Tall Book of Nursery Tales Ivanov. Twelve nursery tales, such as the Gingerbread Man, Chicken Little, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Three Little Pigs. Hc. RA: P-3; R: 2-4

Educational

TA19 Poems and Prayers for the Very Young A collection of gentle poems and grateful thoughts about God. PB. RA: P-1, R: 1-3

TA18 Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm Provensen. Follow the antics of the farm animals. The sheep who faints from fear when her wool is shorn, the naughty goat who eats the roses (thorns and all), the geese who pinch, and many more. Oversize PB, full-color illus. RA: P-3; R: 3.

TA24 Usborne Flip-Flap Body Book Smith and Tatchell. We looked at over 160 science books for young people, and this was the best by far. Three sections tell simply, yet accurately, about digestion, the senses, and the growth of a baby. Hc. RA: P-3, R: 2-6

TA13 Ian and the Gigantic Leafy Obstacle Miller. The amazing story of a missionary who tests whether God can move a tree simply through prayer. Incredible! Pb. RA: P-A; R: 3-A

TA20 Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day? Scarry. Clothed animals show vignettes of various workers: bakers, home-builders, farmers, construction workers, and many more. A favorite title from a favorite illustrator. Hc. RA: P-3; R: 3-6

PB02 Family-Time Bible in Pictures Taylor. Introduce your young ones to the Bible with this beautiful collection of 128 stories from Scripture. Rich, full-color illustrations and thoughtful questions help you tell each story and teach every principle. Great for family reading time or for children to read for themselves. Keepsake worthy. HC. RA: P-A, R: 3-6

Assorted Extras

TA22 Teddy Mix and Match A memory mix-and-match game with adorable bear cards on extra-thick stock—perfect for little hands to work with as they hunt for pairs of bears.

TA07 Colorix Choose the style and look that you want with these 3-in-1 pastel, watercolor crayons. Water-based, non-toxic silky crayons are fun for everyone! 8 colors.

TA08 Construction Paper 100 pages of assorted color. For cutting, drawing, chain-making, and more.

TA06 Children’s Scissors Allow your child to spend hours cutting small bits of construction paper. Great for motor skills.

TA14 Mighty Mind Similar to pattern blocks, the 32 small wooden pieces fit on 30 pre-printed patterns. An easy and fun introduction to spatial relationships.

TA25 Wee Sing Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies Georgie Porgie travels with his friends to London for King Cole’s birthday, and along they way they sing or recite 77 nursery rhymes. Wow! We play this CD over and over again.