I'm so glad they are a hit with the next generation! :-) I think they are really timeless in their appeal. I used to dream over those gorgeous illustrations!

Kathryn - I believe you were the one who reminded me of them!! They are really great books and Izzy loves them!

I loved the Serendipity books, too!

I know this is a bit late, but I just remembered another series that I loved as a child and that I'm revisiting with my daughter - the Serendipity books by Stephen Cosgrove. They're wonderful for so many reasons - namely beautiful illustrations and sweet stories with nice morals, but they also come in a very handy and affordable paperback format.

Megan - that is a great bargain! I would have snatched that up too!

Keep an eye out for the Beatrix Potter sets at Costco! I got mine a while back for $30, the complete series, all in individual hardback books, in a little box case. And they aren't tiny versions of the books either, they are normal-sized. It's wonderful!! Don't know if you can find them now, but two Christmases ago they were there!

Chandra it really looks adorable. A friend of mine bought box sets 1 to 3 and said it was a hit :)

Eastofoz - That does look cute! I've been curious about that set myself. My daughter loves fairies and girly girl stuff ;-)

I found a very nice 4 box set called THE TALES OF PIXIE HOLLOW. The last one is out in August I think. Looks very colourful.

Also, RE: the Beatrix Potter themed items--not sure what exactly you are after, but if it's little figurines, picture frames and whatnot, check out Enesco's website:

http://www.enesco.com/cat_Brand_Beatrix-...

They have some really cute stuff and some of it is fairly reasonable (at least, for me, around $13 or so). It's a bit more for things like snow globes and music boxes.

Chandra wrote: "Kathryn - how/where are you finding the Brambly Hedge series?


I just waited for good prices used on Amazon.com; much as I adore them, I tried to wait until I could find ones for around $5.00--so far I only have two of the seasons ones. I found them first at the library.

Kathryn - how/where are you finding the Brambly Hedge series?

Re: Beatrix Potter - I've also seen the individual little books for very reasonable prices. I'm just very very impatient and wanted them all *now* so my dad got me the big book - Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales. But I think having the little books is MUCH preferable (as I noted in my review). They're meant to be read and shared with little ones and the big book is rather unwieldy. I'm thinking of seeking out half a dozen of my very favorites to have in that format. Speaking of which - did anyone notice that Pottery Barn Kids has some lovely Beatrix Potter themed items right now - unfortunately they also come with a hefty price tag....

I loved Eric Carle when I was little. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

I'm building my Brambly Hedge collection--they are adorable!

Chandra wrote: "I love the Brambly Hedge too! Beatrix Potter is great, but getting an entire collection could be pricey!"

I have found several at local Goodwill stores for 50 cents to a dollar. Goodwill's book department is always a good resource to check for children's books and adult books for that matter.

I used to read my babies the Dr. Suess boardbooks. I don't know if they come in a set, but The Foot Book and it's sisters have an addictive rhythm and cadence. Might explain why they like poetry so much.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone :)

I love the Brambly Hedge too! Beatrix Potter is great, but getting an entire collection could be pricey!

I'm not sure that they are available in a box-set, but I recommend the Brambly Hedge books by Jill Barklem. They're absolutely adorable, and seem to be along the Beatrix Potter lines. I have the four "Season" titles myself...

I love Sandra Boynton's books!

Boynton's Greatest Hits: Volume 1

I think there must be other sets too, and these are very inexpensive.

She isn't born yet :) I was thinking of something for a baby-toddler that looks cute in a nursery. Thanks for your suggestions though :)

The Little House Collection

or

The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set

If she's very young, she can grow into them?

How old is she now?

Could anyone recommend a nice box set of children's books along the lines of Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabbit or Curious George? It's for a little girl. I can't really think of anything outside of those characters so any help would be appreciated :)