Used … No writing tears or marks. The Tall Book of Make Believe . One of my favorite books when I was very young was The Tall Book of Make-Believe a collection of stories and poems selected by Jane Werner. I was stunned by the illustration and the beauty of the poetry. The scene with the children eating from candy-laden trees was indelibly impressed upon my memory. Carousel Previous Carousel Next. Way back in 1963, my friend Tonio's mother went to a book signing at our local bookshop here in San Antonio and met one Mr. Garth Williams. To see what your friends thought of this book. This was my book when I was a little girl and I remember my mom reading it to me. It's very difficult to find now and finding it was an unexpected delight. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Very Good. It opens with a Walter de la … I have read it to my son when he was little. My mom's early childhood favorite book and one of mine as well. Tattered and missing its cover, this book is loved. Illustrated. A deep and wonderful memory from my childhood, Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013. This is one of the best and most beautifully illustrated children's books. Bindings are tight & there are no loose pages. References to this work on external resources. 1st Edition. Welcome back. The unique geometry with excellent font and formatting, fun illustrations, and a great fantastical selection of fairy tales and nursery rhymes makes this book a treasure. by Jane Werner ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A. Jane Werner Illustrated by Garth Williams. Garth WilliamsVintage Children's BooksVintage KidsVintage ArtMake BelieveChildren's Book IllustrationBook IllustrationsLittle Golden BooksChildren's Literature. Garth Williams Kids Poems Children's Book Illustration Character Illustration Make Believe Vintage Children's Books Box Art Cute Art Childrens Books More information ... More like this Find 006026506X The Tall Book of Make-Believe by Werner et al at over 30 bookstores. AbeBooks.com: The Tall Book of Make-Believe (9780060265052) by Jane Werner and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. The Tall Book of Make Believe is out of print, and sadly, I doubt that it will ever be re-published. Best. C $210.26. I'm beyond delighted to have this childhood favorite back in my hands again. The text is a wonderful selection of poems and short stories that encourage kids to use their imagination. 1992 "Please retry" — — — Hardcover — Previous page. Tragically, this book was only published once in 1950 so good luck finding a book for less than a hundred dollars. The book's name describes it: it's tall, skinny, easy for young readers to hold, and chock full of stories, poems, riddles, rhymes, fun and nonsense to fascinate any child. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published One fine day! Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Publisher's editors: Blurbers: Original language: Canonical DDC/MDS References. I reember this fondly from childhood...what happened to my copy? Thank you again I was quite please to see the smile on her face. Still read it annually. by Harper and Brothers. The Tall Book of Make-Believe ( Make Believe ) Harper & Row publishers 1950 There are some childhood books that are warm and comfortably familiar. The illustrations by Garth Williams are amazing, whether a little bunny pouring tea or a large robust owner of a lollipop store. A childhood favorite with a sampler of stories and poems for children. The stories and poems I enjoyed the most were the most fantastic and quirky ones. I remember I read this book when I a teenage, about 8-10 years ago. In cleaning out packed boxes of books in storage, I came across this gem of a book and remembered (fondly) all the times my son pulled this tall, thin book out and wanted to snuggle and read. This American classic of children’s stories and poems was compiled by Jane Werner in 1950, and from the start this book captured my imagination. While this book is expensive today, it was less expensive than many college textbooks, and has helped me reconnect to my artistic roots. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 1950. New: Item is brand new, unused and unmarked, in flawless condition. AbeBooks.com: THE TALL BOOK OF MAKE-BELIEVE: One of the best-loved collections of stories and poems that is unavailable for many years. Walter de la Mare, Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, Katherine Mansfield, and other masters of fantasy are included in this collection of over thiry favorites, The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies (A Golden Classic), Garth Williams, American Illustrator: A Life, Golden Books Treasury of Elves and Fairies, Mother Goose Treasury: A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover Storybook Treasury). Even the cover (which lost it’s spine years ago) is like a cozy old friend. This book was a favorite of mine as a child. 26 reviews. Online shopping from a great selection at Books Store. DJ not price clipped, closed tear top of spine, some wear at corners, displays nicely in clean Brodart jacket. The Tall Book of Make-Believe Part 4 Selected by Jane Werner Pictures by garth Williams This book is very old so sorry for the orange markings throughout Thank you … Enjoy this recording of a Calvert staff member reading for Read Across America 2015! I still know some of the poems by heart. The text is a wonderful selection of poems and short stories that encourage kids to use their imagination. This is a lovely volume of tales and well worth the order or look see as it is a staple as warm and snug as oatmeal. Children's writer Jane Werner Watson (1915-2004) was born in Fond du Lac, Wis. She earned a B.A. Time left 2d 20h … or Best Offer +C $51.40 shipping. I’m kind of obsessed with children’s books now and I was just going to keep this one because I thought it was cool but it turns out to be a collectors item. I adore this book,even as an adult. A favorite of mine is the The Everlasting Lollipop. Publication date. The Tall Book of Make-Believe Hardcover – March 1, 1992. I still have my childhood edition - the jacket is a little torn. The Tall Book of Make-Believe is written by Jane Werner Watson and illustrated by Garth Williams. The. Add to Booklist. The illustrations by Garth Williams are beautiful and whimsical reflecting the stories. One of my favorites from childhood. The Tall Book of Make-Believe ( Make Believe ) Harper & Row publishers 1950 There are some childhood books that are warm and comfortably familiar. Stories and poems, not the usual. Not to mention it is a real financial investment...it will surely gain in value as years go by. Go Search Your Amazon.co.uk Today's Deals Gift Cards & Top Up Sell Help Home & Garden Electronics Books PC. Fast free shipping The binding … ISBN 13: 9780060265052. Publisher: Harper and Brothers, 1992. The Tall Book of Make-Believe. Creepy and unforgettable. The Tall Book of Make-Believe Part 1Selected by Jane Werner Pictures by Garth WilliamsThank you for reading with me Story Time Bunnies None Book descriptions. "It contains the best imaginative writing for children in stories and in poetry. Jane Werner Illustrated by Garth Williams. The Tall Book of Make Believe . The Tall Book of Make-Believe. I loved reading the stories when we visited my grandparents. The Tall Book of Make-Believe: 9789991221915: Books - Amazon.ca. See all details. Remains an awesome book. The illustrations by Garth Williams have stayed with me for my whole life and I wanted to share them with another generation. This is a book of select fairy tales from the 1920's, 1930's & 1940's. Definitely fantastical. 9780060265052: The Tall Book of Make-Believe - AbeBooks - Jane Werner: 0060265051 Book. I loved the shape too, and the collection of stories and poems that were chosen, reading and rereading. Loved this as a child. Ursprunglich bei SDV erschienen: 3-930843-83-8 Library descriptions. One of my fondest early childhood memories is my great-grandmother reading this book every time we came to visit. One of my favorites from childhood. Some of the stories and poems would probably not be considered appropriate in this day and age. All of my fondest childhood memories are of my grandma - and I have many memories of her reading this book with me when I was young. 100% 100% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful. Book measures 12" tall by 5.5" wide. The inscription on the front page read "Greetings from Santa Claus, 1951" followed by mom mom's name written in her 6 year old hand. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Even a used 1992 reprint is ridiculously expensive. 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