SOLVED. Elementary Children’s book from "reader" (collection of stories) in 70s/80 about a boy (Timothy?) who wants his own room, but their apartment is small. His mom gives him a special corner and they decorate it. Title: Timothy's Corner? [s]

[Sarah]

Children's story for early elementary, read in a "reader" book in the 70s/80s. Main character is a boy (likely named Timothy/Tim) who lives in a small apartment with his parents and siblings. Tim wants his own room/space, but their apartment isn't that big, so his mom gives him a special corner. They decorate it with shelves and a box of toys, making it his own space. The book may be called "Timothy's Corner", but it's probably part of a collection of stories in one book. Any help is appreciated!

[Rainbowheart]

When you say "reader," do you mean it was a school textbook?

[Sarah]

Rainbowheart wrote: "When you say "reader," do you mean it was a school textbook?"

Yes, I believe so. It was a collection of stories for elementary school students.

[Rainbowheart]

Did you read this at school? If so, do you remember anything about your elementary school textbooks? It might be easier to track down through the publisher.

Could you have come across it as late as '89?

[Shanna]

Possibly The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla .

[Minnikin]

You might mean Evan's Corner, by Elizabeth Starr Hill. The edition being sold online was published in 1993, but it was originally published at least 15 years earlier. It was in Tapestry, a Houghton Mifflin reading book in the early eighties.

[Rainbowheart]

Evan's Corner for Minnikin's suggestion.

[Sarah]

I was looking for my mom. She said it was her favorite story growing up, and I think Evan's Corner is it! Thank y'all so much!!!

[Kris]

Google Books offers a snippet (keyword) search of Evan's Corner by Elizabeth Starr Hill - Minnikin's suggestion. It does sound like you mom's book. Can we mark your request as Solved?

https://books.google.com/books?id=kcU...

Quotes from book:
He kept going until he reached the big crossing. He waited by the newsstand for the light to change. Paper man has his own stand, he thought. And I, me, myself — I need a place of my own. po He crossed the noisy, busy street and turned"

"He sat alone and content on the floor, in his corner. His little brother Adam asked him, "Why you want a corner of your own, Evan ?" Evan thought for a minute. “I want a chance to be lonely." Adam tiptoed away and left him. When supper ..."

In my own corner.” Adam asked, “Can I ever come into your corner, Evan?” "Why don't you choose a corner of choose a corner of your own?” Evan said. So Adam did. He chose the corner across the room from Evan's. He sat in it.

When his mother came home, Evan said, “Mama, I'm not happy in my corner. What do I need now?" His mother put her head on one side. Together she and Evan stood off from the corner and looked at it. Sunlight poured through the ...

[Sarah]

Kris wrote: "Google Books offers a snippet (keyword) search of Evan's Corner by Elizabeth Starr Hill - Minnikin's suggestion. It does sound like you mom's book. Can we mark your r..."

Yes, it is solved! Thank you!

[Kris]

Great! Glad you found your book, Sarah.