Norman the Doorman
10 best books like Norman the Doorman (Don Freeman): The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith, Angelina's Birthday, Library Lil, Peter in Blueberry Land, Winter on the Farm, Maybelle the Cable Car, Mr. George Baker, Cross-Country Cat, Angus Lost, A Rose for Pinkerton
| Author | Josephine Nobisso |
| ISBN | 0940112094 |
When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and...
| Author | Katharine Holabird |
| ISBN | 0670060577 |
It’s Angelina’s birthday, and there’s going to be a party! She and her best friend Alice happily ride their bicycles to Mrs. Thimble’s General Store to buy decorations. But as they race home, bang! Angelina hits a rock and breaks her treasured bike. She works hard to earn money for a new one, but...
| Author | Suzanne Williams |
| ISBN | 0140568379 |
From the day she was born, Lil had a book in her hand ... so it's no surprise when she grows up to become a librarian herself. She even manages to turn the people of Chesterville—who are couch potatoes—into readers. But then Bust-'em-up Bill roars into town with his motorcycle gang. Just mention reading...
| Author | Elsa Beskow |
| ISBN | 0863154980 |
Like with the vast majority of Floris Books of Edinburgh's editions that feature so-called translations, that present English language renderings of classical continental Western European children's literature picture books, Elsa Beskow's Peter in Blueberry Land (the original 1901 Swedish...
| Author | Laura Ingalls Wilder |
The Little House books tell the story of a little pioneer girl and her family as they traveled by covered wagon across the Midwest. Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic books, illustrated with Garth Williams' timeless artwork, have been cherished by millions of readers ever since they were first published...
| Author | Virginia Lee Burton |
| ISBN | 0395828473 |
I have ridden in Maybelle the cable car before. I'm so glad the city voted to keep her as that was still a fun experience. This book is about the history of the cable cars of San Francisco. They almost got rid of them, but a historic vote kept them for everyone to experience. They are a symbol of San Francisco....
| Author | Amy Hest |
| ISBN | 0763633089 |
"An upbeat, hopeful tale that speaks compellingly to intergenerational friendship." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
George Baker and Harry don’t seem the likeliest of friends. Yet, sitting side by side on George’s porch, waiting for the school bus to come, the two have plenty in common, this...
| Author | Mary Calhoun |
| ISBN | 0688065198 |
This is a book I haven't read in over 30 years so it was nice to read it all over again. The story itself is adorable and in a way it is like the Little Engine that Could in that Henry is determined to keep going no matter how tired he is and no matter how close the coyote gets to him.
But what I can truly appreciate...
| Author | Marjorie Flack |
| ISBN | 0374403848 |
In this third installment of his continuing adventures, Angus the Scottish terrier - whose story began in
Angus and the Ducks
, and continued in
Angus and the Cat
- finds his way onto the open road, and chasing another dog (a collie), is lead far from home. When night begins to fall, Angus discovers...
| Author | Steven Kellogg |
| ISBN | 0142300098 |
Pinkerton seems lonely. So his young owner goes to the pet show to find him a friend. She returns with a kitten named Rose, who could be the ideal playmate for Pinkerton. But Rose has ideas of her own. She wants to be a Great Dane, and suddenly Pinkerton decides to start acting like a kitten. So Pinkerton,...
| Author | Arnold Lobel |
| ISBN | 0062292587 |
Celebrate the power of friendship with all four of the beloved Frog and Toad I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel
This 9x9 hardcover treasury includes the complete art and text from four classics: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad....
| Author | James Marshall |
| ISBN | 0140546936 |
This gently humorous retelling of the classic fairytale of Little Red Riding Hood by James Marshall, combines the familiar Grimm Brothers tale with appealing engaging characters. The characters’ personalities come alive through the boldly colored detailed cartoon style watercolor and black...
| Author | Annette LeBlanc Cate |
| ISBN | 0763626724 |
A brilliant new talent has a few wonderful tricks up her sleeve in this touching illustrated tale of a little lost bunny and a magical friendship.
Ray the magician and his bunny assistant are best friends. They work together all day, performing their act in front of admiring crowds and return each...
Very cute! I quite enjoyed this sweet story about all the girls in Miss Lina's ballet class (their names all rhyme with "ballerina" which is very fun!) All eight of the girls get along so beautifully, dancing in their four rows of two, everywhere they go. But, when a new girl arrives in class, their perfect...
| Author | Emmy Payne |
| ISBN | 0395137179 |
Once, a long time ago, my father gave me a copy of this book. It’s a story about a mother kangaroo who doesn’t have a pouch to carry her joey with. So, starts her adventure searching about for a way.
If a story stayed with you, even decades have gone by, maybe there's a very good reason or a...
| Author | Bill Peet |
| ISBN | 0395361710 |
“Cowardly Clyde” is another classic story from the mind of Bill Peet. This is the story of a cowardly horse named Clyde who must put aside his fears to save his master from a ferocious ogre. “Cowardly Clyde” is one of the greatest stories ever told about conquering your fears to save the people...
| Author | Peter Spier |
| ISBN | 0440406978 |
Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and detail in this celebratory book. Among the highlights: a brief history of the anthem, a reproduction of Francis Scott Key's original manuscript, music for guitar...
The Man Who Didn't Wash His Dishes
| Author | Phyllis Krasilovsky |
| ISBN | 0590004980 |
The man who didn't was his dirty dishes was intended for children in intermediate grade levels. This story is in the genre of non- fiction. This is a story about a man who lived alone and had to do his own cooking. After eating he would be too tired to do the dishes so he'd put them off until the next day. This...
The Berenstain Bears Out West
| Author | Stan Berenstain |
| ISBN | 0060583541 |
As the Berenstain Bears head out West, they meet up with their Uncle Tex. There, he introduces everyone to the wonders of ranch life, from scenic views to riding temperamental horses. Tex warns Poppa, who does not want to listen and pays the price. After an enjoyable time and some wonderful food, the family...
| Author | Peter McCarty |
| ISBN | 0805079432 |
Can airplanes fly to the moon? This one can! Above the clouds an airplane flies into the sky. On the ground a small boy looks up. A young boy sees a plane overhead and imagines himself in it, traveling all the way to the moon. What does he see on his way? With characteristically spare prose, Caldecott...
