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Title: Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney ISBN: 0-14-050539-3 Publisher: Puffin Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1985 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (32 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: wonderful book about an inwardly strong woman
Comment: This book is a wonderful story about a woman who set a
course for her life and followed it. She told her grandfather
that she wanted to be like him when she grew up, and travel
and live by the sea. He let her know that there was more to
life than that and that she must also make that world a more
beautiful place. Follow Miss Rumphius as she fills her lifes
dreams and the wonderful way she makes life more beautiful
for all of us. Barabara Cooney also helps to make the world
a little gentler with this wonderful story you will want to
share with your daughter.
Rating: 5
Summary: Answers THAT question from a child
Comment: Many children ask, in various ways, the meaning of life. And, as adults, we stutter and try to cough out some semblance of a meaningful answer that the child will understand. When my daughter was three, she literally asked, "Why are we here?" I had no idea how to answer.
Almost on cue, we read this book a week later, and it answered the question perfectly. This is the story of a woman named Miss Rumphuis. As a child, she sat on her grandfather's knee and posed the very question as my daughter. His answer was one of the most simple, beautiful, and meaningful that I've ever read. I can't imagine anyone in this world arguing against it, no matter what religion (or non-religion), political persuasion, or culture.
The answer provides the impetus as to how Miss Rumphuis led the rest of her life. It seems as if nearly every reviewer has already given the entire plot, so it's no surprise that her grandfather's answer to why we are here is to simply make the world a more beautiful place. When my daughter heard that, her reply was, "Mommy, you've already made the world a more beautiful place." When I asked how, she replied, "By having me!" I couldn't begin to argue against such wisdom from one of God's small miracles.
This book may appear to be nothing more than a lovely illustrated child's book containing a heartfelt tale. Without a doubt, the illustrations are rich; Ms. Cooney is an extremely talented woman. However, I also believe its message (which is never, ever preachy) is extremely powerful. As such, it is my favorite children's book, and I think every child (and adult) on this earth should read it.
Rating: 5
Summary: My Favorite Book of All Time
Comment: I received this book on my 8th birthday & begged my mom to read it to me over & over again. It has left such a lasting memory with me. Now 26, my 3 year old daughter begs me to read it to her. I of course, jump at the chance. Every little girl needs to have this book in their collection.
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Title: Hattie and the Wild Waves: A Story from Brooklyn (Picture Puffins) by Barbara Cooney ISBN: 0140541934 Publisher: Puffin Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1993 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, John Schoenherr ISBN: 0399214577 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1987 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow) by Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode ISBN: 0140548750 Publisher: Dutton Children's Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Island Boy: Story and Pictures (Picture Puffins) by Barbara Cooney ISBN: 0140507566 Publisher: Puffin Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1991 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully ISBN: 0698114434 Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 March, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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