My World
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Read in January, 2006
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Margaret Wise Brown / Clement Hurd completists
I expected a lot from "My World" (MW). After all, "Goodnight Moon" (GM) was in very heavy rotation in my home for years. I even memorized it so I could slowly repeat it in monotone, in the dark, at 4 a.m., when my son needed rocking and soothing. (I did the same thing with Rudyard Kipling's "If," which is perfect for that application as well, by the way.)
MW just doesn't have the magic, though it's got the same author and illustrator. I don't know what it i...more
MW just doesn't have the magic, though it's got the same author and illustrator. I don't know what it i...more
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Read in August, 2004
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Any and all parents - read it to your children and watch them marvel.
The tale of the little bunny continues in this wonderful little book. Margaret Wise Brown touches on the little things, the little details of a home and a child's surroundings - these things are what a child finds remarkable and important in their own little world. Some adults have criticized the author for writing a book that makes no sense, but when you get right down to it and give it a closer look, it makes perfect sense to a small child. And the small child is the intended audience, not a...more
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This book is so comforting and makes perfect sense to my children- perfect for 18 months- 3 year olds. My son chose it nightly for many months. I think this author knows what children want and need to hear more than any other. I love this better than Goodnight Moon.
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Read in January, 2006
though my baby likes pointing out the fire in the fireplace, the moon out the window, and the lawnmower in the garage, this is just a bizarre little book that has little flow or purpose... I'm getting ready to toss it into the giveaway pile.
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Read in March, 2008
lesser known classic by author. listed as companion to goodnight moon. has some interesting words/different aspects than the original.
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My mom used to read this book to me when I was little and it was always my favorite! It was be a great read for a first grade class!
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I think this book would be great for a story time with young children because kids love pop up books!
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This book is a horrible companion to the brilliant Goodnight Moon. I don't like it at all.
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Read in January, 2007
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not a very good book IMO... I thought it would be because i really love "Goodnight Moon"
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