Tiny Treasury

…Wise and Witty Prescriptions for Living from the Good Doctor.

It’s difficult to imagine the children’s book landscape without Dr. Seuss, who is, almost half a century after The Cat in the Hat, the best-recognized children’s book writer in the country. But until Dr. Seuss — a.k.a. Theodor Seuss Geisel — reinvented the genre with his colorful and exuberant Sneetches, Grinches, Zaxes, and Zooks, children’s books were often little more than literal-minded lessons and cautionary tales intended to transform young readers into productive citizens.

A person’s a person, no matter how small.-Horton Hears a Who

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.-The Lorax

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.-Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

The simple but sage words of Dr. Seuss have helped many a child (and grownup) along the complicated path of life. For those who need reminders, here is a collection of some of the good doctor’s wisest and wittiest sayings.

In his remarkably perceptive trademark style, America’s favorite doctor takes on everything from aging to activism, popovers to green eggs and ham, belief in others to belief in yourself. Irreverent and refreshing, here’s a book no self-respecting Seussophile should be without!

Seuss-isms is the first title in a new line of books called Life Favors ™, elegant little jacketed hardcovers that will provide laughter, inspiration, and insight into that complicated celebration known as life.

April is National Poetry Month.

You can celebrate with one of my favorite children’s poets, Shel Silverstein. On Shel’s site, you can play games, download wallpaper or screensavers and send an e-card especially for National Poetry Month. Check it out!

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Charlesbridge Publishing is honoring National Poetry Month with its “I Must Go Down to the Beach Again” poetry contest.

The first-place winner receives a $100 gift certificate to their local independent bookstore, a subscription to Stone Soup Magazine, and an autographed copy of I Must Go Down to the Beach Again written by Karen Jo Shapiro and illustrated by Judy Love.

Second- and third-place winners receive a subscription to Stone Soup Magazine and an autographed copy of I Must Go Down to the Beach Again.

All entries will be published on Charlesbridge’s website.

Poems can be any length, typed or hand-written (legibility counts). Participants must be fourth through sixth grade elementary students. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2007. Winners will be notified by May 15, 2007.

Email your submissions to trademarketing@charlesbridge.com, or send them by snail mail to:

Charlesbridge Publishing
I Must Go Down to the Beach Again Poetry Contest
85 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

No purchase necessary. Sorry guys, contest is open to students in the United States only. For more information or complete details, visit the website.

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A spirited collection of 13 poems tells the story of 3 young people and their event filled adventure! The rhymes are catchy and the illustrations are the perfect compliment. Just the right amount of creepiness for little ones! An enjoyable way to share poetry with children.

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