Condition new binding paperback isbn 9780688070359 isbn 10 0688070353 quantity available 1 seller. Once again, grandchildren mary ann and louie visit their unflappable grandpa with a. The baby uggs are hatching the new kid on the block a pizza the size of the sun something big has been here. People who have seen hard times are tough to impress. James stevenson s most popular book is could be worse james stevenson has 190 books on goodreads with 50017 ratings.
Other books by james stevenson the mud flat series the sea view hotel the most amazing dinosaur dont make me laugh could be worse. His popular column, lost and found new york, has appeared regularly in the newspaper since 2003. Sophie ellsberg narrates and robby merkin has created the music for this book. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. One of my favorite books as a child was james stevenson s could be worse. This is one of james stevenson s cleverest and most outrageous books, even though it follows a familiar formula. Reading rainbow books stevenson, james, stevenson, james on.
We are a nonprofit school encouraging students to learn english through reading high quality books. Grandpa always says the same thing, could be worse, whenever his grandkids tell him something. With nearly one hundred picture books to his credit, james stevenson has become well known for his antic touch and light humor. James stevenson books list of books by author james. Unexcitable gramps surprises everyone with a whopping tale of derringdo that proves theres life in the old boy yet. Reading rainbow books by james stevenson paperback at target. James stevenson has 190 books on goodreads with 50017 ratings. Everything is always the same at grandpas house, even the things he saysuntil one unusual morning. He was on the staff of the new yorker for more than three decades.
James stevenson, author, illustrator, novelist and poet, the creator of could be worse. This book was a favorite in our house when my younger brothers were little. Using james stevenson and other authors works to study local history. A reliable premise, developed with stevenson s usual wit and skill as a cartoonist and raconteur. See all books authored by james stevenson, including cornstalks. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. James stevenson is a best known as an american illustrator and author of over 100 childrens books. I enjoyed stevenson s imagination and creativity and still appreciate the life message could be worse as an adult. Its a story about a grandfather who always tells his kids that it could be worse whenever anything goes wrong, then tells them a story of a time when all these fantastic things happened to him like. Reading rainbow books by james stevenson 19870521 james stevenson on. James stevenson page on teachingbooks view the page share. His books, like whats under my bed, have been featured on the reading rainbow television series.
Good binding paperback isbn 9780688070359 isbn 10 0688070353. One day grandpa tells his grandchildren about a wacky adventure he had the night before. They assume that its because he leads a very uninteresting life. Could be worse james stevenson everything is always the same at grandpas house, even the things he saysuntil one unusual morning. Itsadollsworldafterall is about creating unique collectible sets and dollhouse accessories. The grandchildren in the story talk about how the grandfather always says could be worse and nothing else. World war ii and james stevenson s dont you know theres a war on are used as examples. Could be worse by james stevenson vintage hardcover book. He had previously illustrated the childrens book if i owned a candy factory 1968 written by his then eightyearold son, james walker stevenson. No trying, troublesome, gutwrenching day can get any comment out of him other than, could be worse. My mom read it to me over and over and over and over.
Stevenson s scraggly, expressive pictures of the pajamaclad, thoroughly takenaback old gent, and of the creatures who toss him about, make this a delightful flight of fancy and a skillfully paced readaloud. James stevenson 1929 biography personal, addresses. Day in, day out grandpa always says the same thing. James stevenson s most popular book is could be worse. Then one day he surprises them with a story so amazing, and so incredible, theres only one thing they can say about it and they do. Written by jack prelutsky and illustrated by james stevenson. His cartoons appear regularly in the new yorker magazine.
Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. The children assume that nothing interesting every happens to their grandfather and that is why he always says could be worse. James stevenson is an oped contributor to the new york times. James stevenson wrote and illustrated his first book walker, the witch, and the striped flying saucer in 1969. Author of the night after christmas, monty, whats under my bed. When i was nine by james stevenson introduction by alibris. I could relate to the grandpa in the story he seemed identical to mine. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Read aloud my strong mind social emotional videos for kids books for kids kids books duration. July is at his exuberant best in this waggish tale about a toddler who escapes from the confines of her house by rolling gaily out the door in her yellow walker.
Unexcitable gramps surprises everyone with a whopping tale of derr. Used availability for james stevensons could be worse. A ghost story reading rainbow books paperback 21 may 1987. Upset that his grandchildren think that his life is dull, grandpa tells them a story that is anythin one of my favorite childhood books. Could be worse by james stevenson huntley area public. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I loved this book as a first grader and still do 26 years later. Stevenson, james 1929 personal born 1929, in new york 1, ny.
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