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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1954
Page
28
A brief notice describes A Book of Heroes about 19 European figures spanning peasants to kings. It highlights devotion to ideals such as freedom and faith and notes the author hopes readers see the heroes’ voices and faces as they explore the lives of past great people.
Review notes a children's book about two koala visiting a bachelor, Mr Koala Bear, by an Australian author. The tale unfolds with playful misunderstanding and chaotic humor as the bears’ mother arrives to restore order.
A quirky fragment describes Pippin the late witch’s cat and housekeeper, Old Winter Rabbit with a cane, bear Hiram, and a mysterious scene involving a faded Paisley shawl and a red umbrella. The Piebald Princess is presented as a playful storyteller in an aged, odd scene.
Terry and Jean, near eight, plan a shared party and matching yellow dresses. Jean longs for the same twirly skirt but the store-delayed dress arrives late, leaving Jean saddened on party day.
Train Ride Train Portiger Lily presents a whimsical journey aboard a county fair departure. A blue ribbon calf, a collie and five young passengers share the car with Gus the porter who performs magic. Christine Price’s illustrations enrich Louise Riley’s adventure for ages 9 to 12.
A birthday book collection includes poems, birth stones for each month, and practical gift wrappers. Miss Steiner provides eye-catching illustrations promising hours of pleasure.
A bright color mid 20th century style travel primer by Miriam Schiein from New York. The book teaches youngsters simple ways to learn travel concepts using vivid Pataca imagery and straightforward wording with basic examples like birds, fish, insects, and transport.
Dorothea J. Snow presents Rural Tale and the Plying Jenny set in a Lone some Creek cabin. Jeb Davis nicknamed Jeb repeatedly causes trouble until a turning point leads him to a woodcarver in Nashville who admires his Jenny and invites him to visit the shop.
A light children’s tale by William Lipkind about Professor Bull who loves his umbrella Phillip music and radishes. A comical chase ensues when Phillip is accidentally left behind and pursued by a baker a man and Jim with a merry ending likely to delight readers aged three to ten.
High Point Public Library marks Book Week November 14 to 20 with class visits, an exhibit of Newberry and Caldecott winning books, and a story hour for preschoolers. Activities include library tours, card signups, and an adult film for mothers, with ongoing weekly story hours for children through spring.
A brief critique notes Roger Duvoisin’s The Happy Lion published by Hill Book Co. in New York. The tale describes a joyful zoo lion in a French town whose friendly greetings frighten villagers, making the lion unhappy as he loses friends.
Erik lives on a Minnesota farm with his mother father and brother Karl in 1850. A river voyage begins when cousin Gunder offers Erik a chance to join a lumber raft crew bound for St Louis as a cook helper. The Mississippi journey promises meals and a growing dream to become a river man.
Giselle, a bedraggled kitten, wanders into a dance studio and becomes mascot of the class. Miss Mara adopts her as the mascot, and Giselle steals the final recital with charm and stage presence amid im aginative illustrations.
In observance of Book Week the Book Page shifts to younger readers with plans for a dedicated children’s corner. The piece argues that fostering early reading habits, through read alouds or stories, helps spark lasting interest in books and supports parents in guiding children toward good choices.
ABeckoning guide for children presents simple, quirky activities and toe drawing games. The 28 page Harper and Brothers book includes visual aids by Ett Johnson and aims to entertain youngsters with easy, imaginative play.
A New York Viking book preview describes a TV dog show with Morgannnis and master of ceremonies Dennis starring live-sized dogs Zelf Dennis and Burlap, a Basset hound. The piece envisions puppets walking and talking on a forthcoming television venture with audience and crew captivated.
A Big Boy book by Kenneth Hever explores life on other worlds and the author’s belief in universal life. It discusses Hever’s planetarium teaching in New York and his optimistic view of extraterrestrial life supported by his talks and writings.
A playful tale of a bow-legged pony named So'm I living near Doopshire and Shroopshire by the Thames who dreams of winning the Grand National at Aintree. After a secret from his mother, So'm I learns to overcome his awkward gait, and Frank Owen's illustrations promise rib-tickling fun for children.
Sudden Mary longs to join a new ballet class with six friends. Despite fears she and the girls enroll under Madame Samovar, staging Hansel and Gretel as a ballet play. Mary overcomes mishaps to triumph as the heroine at the big recital.
In a playful piece Puffy the tiny yellow pup trips over a dandelion puff and lands on a seven leaf clover. The moment sparks Mattie’s belief that Puffy can see fairies, suggesting a magical, whimsical Pine Hill memory from a Macmillan page.
Book review of A Tough Dog Tough Enough. Describes Beanie Tatum and Baga in the Great Smoky Mountains cabin life. Praises the lovable dog and the imaginative drawings, noting the work appeals especially to ages seven to ten.
Crete Holm, inspired by a library book and pink slippers in a shop window, joins a ballet class and pursues dance with diligence. The story chronicles practice, ambition, and the dream of appearing on a starry stage, noting how effort shapes possibility.
Narrative recollects a father botanist who became a federal chemist teaching love of nature to children. They moved west on wagon trails and dream about stars and experiments. The writer mentions relatives, an old farmhouse in Litchfield with 38 acres, and a mentor named Chris who helped edit the book.
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