Best Selling Books by Barbara Cooney

Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney''s story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication. The illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney''s exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.

Though she came from a wealthy and privileged family, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up in a cheerless household that left her lonely and shy. Years passed before Eleanor began to discover in herself the qualities of intelligence, compassion, and strength that made her a remarkable woman. In Eleanor, two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney paints a meticulously researched, lushly detailed picture of Eleanor''s childhood world--but most importantly, she captures the essence of the little girl whose indomitable spirit would make her one of the greatest and most beloved first ladies of all time. "There are many biographies of Eleanor Roosevelt, but this one is special?Cooney is at her artistic best." --Booklist

The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties. The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved. "Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal "As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney''s latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly

Presents the story, history and traditions of the holiday.

A young girl from Brooklyn, New York, enjoys her summer at the beach where she can paint and listen to the wild waves.

Letters of the alphabet are introduced by illustrated verses describing colonial children at play.

A poor cobbler and his three sons worry about having food for their Christmas feast, until a playful goblin king pays them a visit.

Marian called it Roxaboxen. There, across the road, it looked like any hill--nothing but sand and rocks, some old wooden boxes, and thorny plants--but to the children who played there, it was a special place. Many books immortalize imaginative play . . . but rarely with so much creative and evocative power.--Kirkus Reviews. Full color.

The poem about two eyes and a head--Wynken, Blynken, and Nod--is illustrated in blues and half-tones.

一位父亲把一整年里全家人种的, 动手做的东西装进牛车里, 然后长途跋涉到朴茨茅斯大市场去卖, 把所有的东西卖光以后, 又一路步行经过很长的时间才回到家.

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

Letters of the alphabet are introduced by illustrated verses describing colonial children at play.